Need info. on these wheels please>>>
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Racer
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From: Parker, CO
Need info. on these wheels please>>>
Are these the new Torq Thrust wheels? What are these called exactly and does anybody have any info. on what I'd need for these to fit a 2001 C5? i.e. Best offsets, spacing, prices, etc. Also, where to buy?
Any info. is appreciated.
Racer
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From: Memphis TN
Re: Need info. on these wheels please>>> (CO_Silver_Rush)
Those are made by American Racing, http://www.AmericanRacing.com :cool: They look so Fast. They are called Torque Thrust ll. :seeya
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Racer
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From: Parker, CO
Re: Need info. on these wheels please>>> (Lefty)
C5 Noir: Is that nasty as in good? 
Thanks guys, keep 'em coming. Anybody on here have these? I'm waiting to hear back from ARE on sizing, etc.
I really like these wheels as I've been looking for a more "raw" muscle-car type wheel that has just a little bit of flash, but is also down-right wicked looking.
Thanks guys, keep 'em coming. Anybody on here have these? I'm waiting to hear back from ARE on sizing, etc.
I really like these wheels as I've been looking for a more "raw" muscle-car type wheel that has just a little bit of flash, but is also down-right wicked looking.
Safety Car
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Re: Need info. on these wheels please>>> (CO_Silver_Rush)
Yes, Nasty = Da $ hit :D Those wheels don't really look like the Torq Thruster II's, the TTII's seem to be much more deep dish seen here http://www.americanracing.com/wheels...MTorq-ThrustII :confused:
[Modified by C5Noir, 9:07 PM 8/22/2001]
[Modified by C5Noir, 9:07 PM 8/22/2001]
Racer
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From: Memphis TN
Re: Need info. on these wheels please>>> (CO_Silver_Rush)
You guys may be right,They are very close in appearance to torque thrust ll, Yet they do look different. Those wheels on that Vette look Like 20's,at least 19,s.They Look real Good, You would have to really watch out for bumps,potholes,etc. :rolleyes: For me, 18's all around when I order my HRE .546's /G ForceKD setup.
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From: Bristow VA
Re: Need info. on these wheels please>>> (Lefty)
The wheels you are refering to are made by Boyd Cottington Jr. They are 20x9.5 front and rear. The name of the wheels is Smoothie-2. Price...about $1250 each, they dont keep them in stock and each set is custom made.
I just received my Boyd's about 2 months ago, they are without a doubt very well crafted. I will post a pic very soon.
Mark V
I just received my Boyd's about 2 months ago, they are without a doubt very well crafted. I will post a pic very soon.
Mark V
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From: Frederick MD
Re: Need info. on these wheels please>>> (CO_Silver_Rush)
This should help:
http://www.boydcoddington.com/galler...ars/vette.html
and
http://www.boydcoddington.com/wheels...smoothie2.html
:lol:
http://www.boydcoddington.com/galler...ars/vette.html
and
http://www.boydcoddington.com/wheels...smoothie2.html
:lol:
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Re: Need info. on these wheels please>>> (tmw139)
Those are Boyd's alright... American Racing does make a wheel that looks exactly like these though... and it isn't a Torque Thrust II
look here: http://www.americanracing.com/wheels...ure=ChromeAero
They are called Chrome Aero's doesn't look like they are available in C5 sizes???
[Modified by XmentalPilot, 5:41 PM 8/24/2001]
look here: http://www.americanracing.com/wheels...ure=ChromeAero
They are called Chrome Aero's doesn't look like they are available in C5 sizes???
[Modified by XmentalPilot, 5:41 PM 8/24/2001]
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Re: Need info. on these wheels please>>> (CO_Silver_Rush)
Silver,
Those wheels are somewhat similar to the Torque Thrust II (with special offset) by Amer. Racing, but not them. I was considering them at one point and finally opted for the Y2K chromies, Z06 size. Contrary to what some say, I thought the torque Thrust wheels had a nice "hot rod" look to them vs. the popular HRE look. hope this helps.
Those wheels are somewhat similar to the Torque Thrust II (with special offset) by Amer. Racing, but not them. I was considering them at one point and finally opted for the Y2K chromies, Z06 size. Contrary to what some say, I thought the torque Thrust wheels had a nice "hot rod" look to them vs. the popular HRE look. hope this helps.
Racer
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From: Memphis TN
Re: Need info. on these wheels please>>> (CO_Silver_Rush)
Thanks for the Info everyone. I want to eventually put the Torque Thrust ll's on my SS. They are priced right and Itoo think they add a Hotrod flavor. :chevy
Drifting
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Re: Need info. on these wheels please>>> (Lefty)
These are Torque Thrust IIs in 20 inch and 17 inch.
SW
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[Modified by SW, 7:25 AM 8/25/2001]
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[Modified by SW, 7:25 AM 8/25/2001]
[Modified by SW, 7:25 AM 8/25/2001]
