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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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Finally, the AR Torque Trust IIs came in.


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They would be my choice!

A real classic look on a class Vette!

You will get many waves so.

SAVE THE WAVE
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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Looking good!
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I like'em....but, then again I am bias!




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[QUOTE=GREGG-73;1574904748]I like'em....but, then again I am bias!

It's thanks to you that I went that way. I was blown away by how good they look on your greenie. needless to say, I'm happy with them on Ruby. We took first place Sunday in a show in Denton - against 28 other 84 & newer Vettes, including a couple of brand new Grand Sports.

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I like'em....but, then again I am bias!

It's thanks to you that I went that way. I was blown away by how good they look on your greenie. needless to say, I'm happy with them on Ruby. We took first place Sunday in a show in Denton - against 28 other 84 & newer Vettes, including a couple of brand new Grand Sports.

Thanks

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That's the ticket!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats....the car looks stunning!


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Hey Texas! Looks great. I was born in Denton.
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will those fit on my 87??? look great!
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What size and offset are they? I've only seen 9" wide available and offsets not for an 88 up- thinking of going back to 17s and I like these wheels.
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Hey Texas! Looks great. I was born in Denton.
Thanks!

I love this area but, better to be where you are today. The temp is supposed to get to 104 with a heat index of 110/111.
Too damn hot to live. Need more beer.
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What size and offset are they? I've only seen 9" wide available and offsets not for an 88 up- thinking of going back to 17s and I like these wheels.
They are 9.5 x 17 all around with a 7" back spacing. Michelin 285/35 on the rear and 275/40 on the front. I originally ordered 9.5" fronts and 11" for the rear but, the back spacing was wrong on the 11s and they stuck out about 1.5" - looked ugly. I didn't want to wait another 7 weeks to get them replaced so, I took the 9.5s they had in stock. I would have liked the rears to be a little wider but, in the end, I'm happy with them as they are. I believe AR keeps the 9.5" in stock.

I understand, from other threads, that an 87 would require spacers to fit these wheels. I don't know that from first hand experience but, there are discussions on the subject on this forum.
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Great looking wheels and ride. I'd love to get those for the 92 and 93. Saving the change.
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Wow those rims really set that car off. The best looking Ruby i've seen in a while. Nice work!
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Originally Posted by skylarkul
They are 9.5 x 17 all around with a 7" back spacing. Michelin 285/35 on the rear and 275/40 on the front.
Those look great on your car.

But are you sure the rear are 285/35?
You said the wheel were 9.5 x 17 all around, so I am thinking they are 285/40-17.

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Originally Posted by RollaMo-LT4
Those look great on your car.

But are you sure the rear are 285/35?
You said the wheel were 9.5 x 17 all around, so I am thinking they are 285/40-17.

You're right. 285/40
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You're right. 285/40
That is beautiful car. Perfect wheel for that color.
And I think I spot a silver C6 in the garage.
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