Torq-thrust II wheels
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Torq-thrust II wheels
Has anyone ever had any brake calliper clearance problems with this wheel? I want to go to a 16 or 17" wheel with a big, stupid fat tire....well maybe not stupid, but you get the idea.
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Re: Torq-thrust II wheels (SmokedTires)
You should have no problem with caliper clearance going with the 16 or 17" TT II's :)
However - the Torq Thrust D's need 1/4 inch spacers..
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Re: Torq-thrust II wheels (GrandSportC3)
The previous posters echo the advice that has been given to me, i.e. the IIs will clear the calipers (see pic) but the modern (post-1989) Ds will require a spacer. I ordered the wheels in late November and expect to have them soon. The proof of the pudding will soon be in the eating! I went with specs as close to original as possible: a 6" wheel with 3 3/8" backspacing and +1/8" offset. They are being custom made by American Racing (AR) to that size.
There is a great deal of fascinating history and information in this thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...952#1545677952
This is the look I am seeking to achieve (without stripe and six tail lights).
[Modified by paul67, 8:20 AM 1/11/2004]
[Modified by paul67, 8:24 AM 1/11/2004]
There is a great deal of fascinating history and information in this thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...952#1545677952
This is the look I am seeking to achieve (without stripe and six tail lights).
[Modified by paul67, 8:20 AM 1/11/2004]
[Modified by paul67, 8:24 AM 1/11/2004]
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Re: Torq-thrust II wheels (paul67)
Paul67, just a great looking look with the torq-thrust wheels, classic muscle car look and my plan is to get a set also and have them on a 62 or 65 vette........ :thumbs:
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Re: Torq-thrust II wheels (brs6482)
I have 15" TT II wheels on my 73 without spacers. I've not heard of anyone on the forum with 16 or 17" TT IIs having a problem. I went with the 15" wheels as I like the classic look of the smaller wheel and bigger tire.
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[Modified by Red73, 9:06 AM 1/11/2004]
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Re: Torq-thrust II wheels (paul67)
Red73: Please give specs on your wheels and tires if you can. Backspacing etc. I always heard 15" TT2's would not work without spacer. On my "74 I would like to use with the Radial T/A ( P245/60R-15 ). Thanks in advance.
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Re: Torq-thrust II wheels (paul67)
Hi Paul:
I have the grey center TT II's (CL305) wheels on my 73. To powder coat the centers took about five weeks. It has been about three years since I installed them and they still look great. You can get the classic look of the original TT's and still have caliper clearance. The wheels are 15x8 with a little less than the original wheel offset, with 255x60 Comp TA tires . I was looking for the 60's muscle car look and quite satisfied how it turned out. The wheels are a little pricey but well worth it. To answer your question, I have about 1/8 of clearance between the caliper and the wheel spokes.
chuck d
I have the grey center TT II's (CL305) wheels on my 73. To powder coat the centers took about five weeks. It has been about three years since I installed them and they still look great. You can get the classic look of the original TT's and still have caliper clearance. The wheels are 15x8 with a little less than the original wheel offset, with 255x60 Comp TA tires . I was looking for the 60's muscle car look and quite satisfied how it turned out. The wheels are a little pricey but well worth it. To answer your question, I have about 1/8 of clearance between the caliper and the wheel spokes.
chuck d
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Re: Torq-thrust II wheels (chuck d)
The AR wheels I ordered are the CL205s. I have the tires in the basement (pic). They are 215-70ZR/15s which is the replacement size for 7.75-15. They came in from Tire Rack. The offset on the stock ralleys is +1/16" and the ARs are +1/8" so I think that will be fine as well. My plan was to paint the grey centres with a semi-gloss black caliper heat paint. I had not thought of powdercoating....
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Re: Torq-thrust II wheels (paul67)
Paul:
AR offers the TT II's with a powder coated grey center (CL305). On first glance most people think they are original TT's. You can check out the wheels at http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/check73.
chuck d
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AR offers the TT II's with a powder coated grey center (CL305). On first glance most people think they are original TT's. You can check out the wheels at http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/check73.
chuck d
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Re: Torq-thrust II wheels (paul67)
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Re: Torq-thrust II wheels (brs6482)
I bought a set of 17's for my 69 vert when they first came out!!
liked them so much, I ponyed up for two more sets :D
I have had no problem with them at all, in fact they have significantly improved the handling. You have to be careful with them though, A friend of mine put them on his 69. He ran off the road onto the shoulder, hit a pot hole and caved in the rim. :cuss
Bob
liked them so much, I ponyed up for two more sets :D
I have had no problem with them at all, in fact they have significantly improved the handling. You have to be careful with them though, A friend of mine put them on his 69. He ran off the road onto the shoulder, hit a pot hole and caved in the rim. :cuss
Bob
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Re: Torq-thrust II wheels (SEE3ER)
The consensus seems to be be that the TT IIs clear the calipers. And that was the original question. I will you know how I make out out when the AR wheels arrive. I will fit them in the car where stored. Darn, I wish April was here!
