Yes, another wheel question - sorry
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Yes, another wheel question - sorry
I am looking at American Racing Torq Thrust Wheels - the only rear size is 10.5. Currently on the car (96 coupe) is 9.5. The notation with the wheel is that it will protrude from the fenders... but does not indicate how far. Great... These are from Tire Rack. Does anyone have this size on their car, and is it possible to see a side picture to see how far they protrude. this is a big investment, and I sure don't want to be sorry... thanks - kip
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I am looking at American Racing Torq Thrust Wheels - the only rear size is 10.5. Currently on the car (96 coupe) is 9.5. The notation with the wheel is that it will protrude from the fenders... but does not indicate how far. Great... These are from Tire Rack. Does anyone have this size on their car, and is it possible to see a side picture to see how far they protrude. this is a big investment, and I sure don't want to be sorry... thanks - kip
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I took these on the 2008 Power Tour.
Not my car, so don't know any details other than they are Torq Thrust wheels.
Not my car, so don't know any details other than they are Torq Thrust wheels.
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I am looking at American Racing Torq Thrust Wheels - the only rear size is 10.5. Currently on the car (96 coupe) is 9.5. The notation with the wheel is that it will protrude from the fenders... but does not indicate how far. Great... These are from Tire Rack. Does anyone have this size on their car, and is it possible to see a side picture to see how far they protrude. this is a big investment, and I sure don't want to be sorry... thanks - kip
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I copied the link to Tire rack for the wheel and got all of this... hope it works ; it only takes you to the tire rack site where the tire is shown, it is the gunmetal five spoke.. thanks
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheel...anth_ci3_l.jpg
http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheel...anth_ci3_l.jpg
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Do the same at the rear and measure out 25mm (1" approx.) and that's your new tire/wheel placement so long as the tire doesn't change. On the rear I'd suggest you do "both" sides. That "result" might surprise you.
It's difficult to relate to snapshots because you don't actually "know" the tire or the wheel specifics unless you're discussing "first-hand" with the owner and that the owner actually knows.
That's based on your comment that there's 9.5's @ 56mm OE/GM wheels presently. Why not the 9.5's X 4 again? What is your rear tire intentioned this time? The rear tire selection will change the result somewhat but you don't mention the tire size now so it's difficult to comment.
Last edited by WVZR-1; Feb 13, 2014 at 06:00 AM.