American Racing Torque Thrust II Question
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American Racing Torque Thrust II Question
I'm getting ready to buy a new set of wheels for my 1971. I want to put 17x8's on the car. What size tires are you guys running? Also what is the back spacing for the wheels? :flag
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[Modified by 02electronblue, 11:52 AM 1/29/2004]
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[Modified by 02electronblue, 11:52 AM 1/29/2004]
Racer
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Re: American Racing Torque Thrust II Question (02electronblue)
255/45R17's all-around with 4" backspacing on the wheels. No mod's required for the trailing arms, e-brake, or leaf spring. Moved the left front 'bump stop' a bit so the tire wouldn't rub the frame at full lock.
:cheers:
Bob
:cheers:
Bob
Melting Slicks
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Re: American Racing Torque Thrust II Question (02electronblue)
4 inch backspacing is correct but watch the answers that you get about tiere sizes. I think that the front wheelwells are a bit larger on the later C3's.
FWIW I have 255-50-17's on my '79.
FWIW I have 255-50-17's on my '79.
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Re: American Racing Torque Thrust II Question (02electronblue)
C3s have 15x8 w/ 4 inch backspacing and 27 inch tall tires.
255/50/R17s are 27 inch tall. 17x8 with 4 inch backspace without rubbing issues usually.
Wider in rears (9.5s) can go to 4.5 backspace. You might have to move the e-brake bracket to the top of the trailing arm or remove it if you dont care about E-brake.
275/50/R17s by Nitto or 285/40/R18 Dunlop for rears will work good :)
Brent...
255/50/R17s are 27 inch tall. 17x8 with 4 inch backspace without rubbing issues usually.
Wider in rears (9.5s) can go to 4.5 backspace. You might have to move the e-brake bracket to the top of the trailing arm or remove it if you dont care about E-brake.
275/50/R17s by Nitto or 285/40/R18 Dunlop for rears will work good :)
Brent...
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Re: American Racing Torque Thrust II Question (ferndog4)
OH, that... Well, they fit rather well. The worst part is the 8 week wait while they were custom made.
20 x 8 w/ 4" backspacing
255 / 35 ZR-20 tires allow stock ride height within reason.
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20 x 8 w/ 4" backspacing
255 / 35 ZR-20 tires allow stock ride height within reason.
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Re: American Racing Torque Thrust II Question (02electronblue)
Wow, Thanks for all the information. I'm ordreing a set tomorrow. 17x8 with 255/45/17 kumho Ecsta Mx tires. :cheers:
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Re: American Racing Torque Thrust II Question (02electronblue)
Wow, Thanks for all the information. I'm ordreing a set tomorrow. 17x8 with 255/45/17 kumho Ecsta Mx tires. :cheers:
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Re: American Racing Torque Thrust II Question (vettenoir)
Moved the left front 'bump stop' a bit so the tire wouldn't rub the frame at full lock.
I'm running 17 torq thrusts w/ 255/50's all around and it looks GREAT!
