Torque-Thrust D on Shark
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From: Fredericksburg VA
Torque-Thrust D on Shark
Greetings. Am wanting to go "period correct" with my '69 by adding TT Ds. Is anyone running the 15"x 8 1/2" rim (3 3/4" backspacing; -24 mm offset)? The American Racing Web site does not list the "D" under their application guide for '68-82 -- only theTT IIs. As near as I can figure a stock rally has 4" backspacing and -18 mm offset. Will the Ds fit within the wheelwells to keep the stock look? (I'm keeping the 225/70/15 BFGs.) Thanks!
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (Rocket69)
You will find that the modern Ds (the spokes) will not clear the calipers. I went with the IIs for that reason.
You can see the bend in the spokes for caliper clearance.
Hopefully Zwede will see the thread and give you more expert advice. This is his car.
[Modified by paul67, 10:26 AM 2/9/2004]
[Modified by paul67, 10:46 AM 2/9/2004]
You can see the bend in the spokes for caliper clearance.
Hopefully Zwede will see the thread and give you more expert advice. This is his car.
[Modified by paul67, 10:26 AM 2/9/2004]
[Modified by paul67, 10:46 AM 2/9/2004]
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From: The Motor City
Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (paul67)
Try Vintage Wheel Works (they do a repro that's supposed to clear) or the American Racing CL205 (which is a TT2 with the center powdercoated grey). I want to do the same thing on my car eventually.
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (Rocket69)
I'm real familiar with this issue - as I just went through this issue with wheels for my 1970 mustang.
If you get the 1 piece American Racing Torque Thrusts you are stuck with their 3 3/4 back space - which wasn't right for my 'stang.... If you order their more expensive 2 piece wheels - you can get any back space you want - They take a couple of months to come in and cost an extra $50 or so, but it was worth it for me... The two piece wheels are almost exactly the same but come with a metal center instead of the cheap plastic ones.
Ray
If you get the 1 piece American Racing Torque Thrusts you are stuck with their 3 3/4 back space - which wasn't right for my 'stang.... If you order their more expensive 2 piece wheels - you can get any back space you want - They take a couple of months to come in and cost an extra $50 or so, but it was worth it for me... The two piece wheels are almost exactly the same but come with a metal center instead of the cheap plastic ones.
Ray
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (L824spd)
Yes they do. Search on product code AR2056800.
http://www.wheelsforless.com/search_result.asp
[Modified by paul67, 11:40 AM 2/9/2004]
http://www.wheelsforless.com/search_result.asp
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (Rocket69)
I wanted the same look for mine, but because the original Torq thrust D's are no longer available (they had the spokes clearenced in the back to clear the brake calipers) I went with the AR 200S (daisey or coke wheel) which is another period wheel.
A friend of mine tells me that the "original" Torq Thrust D's where jsut re-introduced at the SEMA show, so you may want to call AR direct and find out.
Nick
A friend of mine tells me that the "original" Torq Thrust D's where jsut re-introduced at the SEMA show, so you may want to call AR direct and find out.
Nick
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From: Greenville CA
Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (Rocket69)
Go to Americanracing.com, they have a great interactive website, where you can picture any of their wheels on your ca, in your color. They also have a tech site, where you can email questions.
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (L824spd)
Do the TT's come in a 16" that will work on our toys?
Jeff
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (Rocket69)
I went with the old Appliance Wheels. They fit without spacers.
But, they are hard to find and cost about the same as new TTDs.
Terry
(click pic to enlarge)
But, they are hard to find and cost about the same as new TTDs.
Terry
(click pic to enlarge)
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (Rocket69)
This is the a "new" wheel in the AR website, TTO series 309:
It doesn't look a whole lot different from their TTD series 105 model:
As stated, the brake caliper clearance is a big problem. In any case, I would contact the manfacturer as liverpool said.
The original American Racing Torq-Thrust (which is no longer made) was designed in the mid 60's. It was primarly designed to fit disc brake Vettes, the spokes had a slight outward curve to them as seen from these photo:
Their is good info on this page as well:
http://www.roadsters.com/wheels/
Radir wheels may fit: http://www.radirwheels.com/
Good luck :cheers:
BTW - Welcome to the forum :seeya
[Modified by 71coupe, 1:17 PM 2/10/2004]
It doesn't look a whole lot different from their TTD series 105 model:
As stated, the brake caliper clearance is a big problem. In any case, I would contact the manfacturer as liverpool said.
The original American Racing Torq-Thrust (which is no longer made) was designed in the mid 60's. It was primarly designed to fit disc brake Vettes, the spokes had a slight outward curve to them as seen from these photo:
Their is good info on this page as well:
http://www.roadsters.com/wheels/
Radir wheels may fit: http://www.radirwheels.com/
Good luck :cheers:
BTW - Welcome to the forum :seeya
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (trw)
TRW - that wheel and tire combo looks great on your car!
I think the tall sidewalls with the 15" wheels looks perfect on early sharks or midyears.
[Modified by 71coupe, 1:28 PM 2/10/2004]
I think the tall sidewalls with the 15" wheels looks perfect on early sharks or midyears.
[Modified by 71coupe, 1:28 PM 2/10/2004]
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (John65,80)
I am getting the Pirellis mounted on the TT IIs soon and then on to the car for April emergence from winter storage. I have not seen my 1967 since October. I am getting impatient as you can imagine.
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (paul67)
Yes it can be done. We went to a CNC machine shop and had them make 4 custom spacers with the GM center flange. This way, they fit the same way every time. Unfortunately, we sold them for $250 for the set of four last year. It cost about $400 to have them blueprinted the first time, but much cheaper since the machine shop already has the numbers to dial in. We were running P225R70-15's.
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From: monroe or
Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (Rocket69)
my 73 had a set of tt's on it when I baught it 15x8.5 with no spacers I dont recall the name on the back but I think it was a.r. I took them off the vette
and put the wheels on my wife's 70 chevelle, they look great!
and put the wheels on my wife's 70 chevelle, they look great!
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (Rocket69)
Hey thanks to everyone for your replies -- as a newbie I appreciate the attention! I'll be pursuing several of the leads suggested ...
Jeff
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Re: Torque-Thrust D on Shark (lvrpool32)
I wanted the same look for mine, but because the original Torq thrust D's are no longer available (they had the spokes clearenced in the back to clear the brake calipers) I went with the AR 200S (daisey or coke wheel) which is another period wheel.
A friend of mine tells me that the "original" Torq Thrust D's where jsut re-introduced at the SEMA show, so you may want to call AR direct and find out.
Nick
A friend of mine tells me that the "original" Torq Thrust D's where jsut re-introduced at the SEMA show, so you may want to call AR direct and find out.
Nick
Jeff