American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

[BigBadSmoosh]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

Damn, I really like this look. Now I have something to save for after I finish straightening out my polished stockers.

those wheels are 100 times stronger than the stockers, might want to price them out, then see what you can get for the stockers.. all in all it might not be that expensive of an upgrade. :tup:

 

[Andreas]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

here are some Torque Thrust II's I powdercoated "GS Style" for a customers Trans Am and some flat center caps as well....

Ok thats it...Wheres the nearest dealer where I can get a set of those rims with 315 tires on them!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BigBadSmoosh]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

Ok thats it...Wheres the nearest dealer where I can get a set of those rims with 315 tires on them!!!!!!!!!!!

they are sold everywhere here in the states.. custom sizes too.. :tup:

 

[Jersey 91/93]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

those wheels are 100 times stronger than the stockers, might want to price them out, then see what you can get for the stockers.. all in all it might not be that expensive of an upgrade. :tup:

No, I'm definately keeping the stockers, even if I don't end up using them most of the time. I realized how much I miss not having a spare set of wheels laying around for the Ty like I had for my old S10. Once I get a new job confirmed, I'm going to start shopping around for these.

 

[ALBERTAN]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

thats a photoshop I did, for Nick from MA along time ago. :tup:

No it's not.

 

[BigBadSmoosh]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

No it's not.

I used that pic of nick's truck to test out at least 8 different sets of wheels.. i figured that was one of them.. ohh well.

 

[Raist103]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

i had those on my stang they look awsome but pit very quick and very very hard to get shinny again. i would powder coat them clear or paint them with something if you get them. i tried before i sold the stang to fit them on my ty and almost made it the offset was just a little off. oh well the new wheels are beytter anyways.

 

[SY2455]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/images/inventory/l_222.gif

Here is the rim I'm talking about.

 

[ALBERTAN]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/images/inventory/l_222.gif

Here is the rim I'm talking about.

You need custom offsets to get TT IIs to fit on a syty. Custom wheels are only available in one style and thats not it. You'd have to get them powdercoated for that look.

 

[Jersey 91/93]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

You need custom offsets to get TT IIs to fit on a syty. Custom wheels are only available in one style and thats not it. You'd have to get them powdercoated for that look.

So Dean, since you have these bad boys already, exactly what custom size are you running? I figure if you have the measurements, it will save me a lot of work measuring things out when I eventually get them. Thanks.

 

[ALBERTAN]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

Send a PM to Tony or Nolan. They took the measurements for me while they were doing the drivetrain, and then they were ordered through Tony's work. I thought the offset was off a bit when I first looked at them but last I looked they looked fine. I may still have the paperwork for them too. AR will fax you a custom order form you need to fill out. When Tony called it in they swore the numbers were incorrect and initially refused to build them.
So be prepared for lots of fun.

 

[Jersey 91/93]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

Send a PM to Tony or Nolan. They took the measurements for me while they were doing the drivetrain, and then they were ordered through Tony's work. I thought the offset was off a bit when I first looked at them but last I looked they looked fine. I may still have the paperwork for them too. AR will fax you a custom order form you need to fill out. When Tony called it in they swore the numbers were incorrect and initially refused to build them.
So be prepared for lots of fun.

Thanks a lot. I'll probably get started on this after work today.

 

[SY2455]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

You need custom offsets to get TT IIs to fit on a syty. Custom wheels are only available in one style and thats not it. You'd have to get them powdercoated for that look.

If you read the entire post you will find out they are available in this style. I even put a link to the exact page the rims can be order on. This link can be found in Answer #12 on page #1.

 

[SS350]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

copy+paste from this page

Item Number: 205-7110
Item Name: American Racing
Description: CL205 (Custom Built) 2-Piece Torq-Thrust II Painted Magnesium Center/Polished Outer, (Available Bolt Circles 5x4 1/2, 5x4 3/4, 5x5, 5x5 1/2), (Backspacings Available 5 1/4 to 9")

For comparison, here's the Torq Thrust D next to the magnesium center Torq Thrust II

 

[ALBERTAN]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

They must have added them since last year. *shrug* Last year you couldn't order those rims in custom offsets.

 

[leadfoot]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

What's the weight difference compared to the stock rims??

Does it work out to be about the same since you are "plus 1ing" them? (eg.17")

 

[SY2455]

Re: American Racing Classic Torq-Thrust II

What's the weight difference compared to the stock rims??

Does it work out to be about the same since you are "plus 1ing" them? (eg.17")

I sent a E-Mail to them and got this response back for bare wheel.

the book shows 23 and 24 lbs


Can you tell me the weights of these wheels bare:

1.CL205 (Custom Built) 2-Piece Torq-Thrust II
Painted Magnesium Center/Polished Outer

Item Number: 205-7110


2.CL205 (Custom Built) 2-Piece Torq-Thrust II
Painted Magnesium Center/Polished Outer

Item Number: 205-7900