torqthrust wheels

Posted By: dragracedr

torqthrust wheels - 01/05/10 04:49 PM

I'm thinking about a set of 14" wide torqthusts with 14" wide slicks for my '65 coronet. Race weight of the car will be 2950-3000 lbs, 528" hemi, looking for 9.0 et's. I'm concerned about center section strength fir these wheels - I don't want to rip out the centers - catastrophic. Any one have any experience with a similar drive wheel combo?

Posted By: dart1962_440

Re: torqthrust wheels - 01/06/10 12:56 AM

No experience with that combo but I just got a pair of Torque Thrusts from Summit Racing today and they are made in China now. Maybe something to consider with the Hemi twisting them.

Posted By: fourgearsavoy

Re: torqthrust wheels - 01/06/10 01:05 AM

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No experience with that combo but I just got a pair of Torque Thrusts from Summit Racing today and they are made in China now. Maybe something to consider with the Hemi twisting them.

Kind of weird huh? American Racing wheels made in China

I thought that was strange when I peeled the stickers off of mine when I took them out of the box

Gus

Posted By: wings471

Re: torqthrust wheels - 01/06/10 01:06 AM

Doubtful American Racing is going to risk their livelihood/reputation on a less than reliable product. China can make quality parts as well as cheap stuff. It's unfortunate that most everything is now made offshore but it is what it is.

Posted By: Runner

Re: torqthrust wheels - 01/06/10 01:07 AM

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No experience with that combo but I just got a pair of Torque Thrusts from Summit Racing today and they are made in China now. Maybe something to consider with the Hemi twisting them.

that sucks, and ill bet the price didnt go down either. i have a set of polished torque thrusts that i got the summer of 08 and they are american made, i bought a set of cheapo ar outlaws for my wifes dart last january and they were made in china.

Posted By: galen

Re: torqthrust wheels - 01/06/10 01:15 AM

Spin them up on a wheel balancer before you mount your tires I had one that was 0, one was 3.5 oz. out of balance and you could see the center was slightly off. Could not get tire to balance. Bought another pair of front tires before I found it was the wheel. 4.5 by 15s.

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Posted By: fourgearsavoy

Re: torqthrust wheels - 01/06/10 01:28 AM

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Still the best looking wheel IMHO...

I put 4 on my car this year and it changed the entire attitude of the way it looked

Gus

Posted By: pinkduster

Re: torqthrust wheels - 01/06/10 01:36 AM

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Still the best looking wheel IMHO...

I put 4 on my car this year and it changed the entire attitude of the way it looked
Gus

I think they are one of the best looking wheels for cars of the 1960s... But not the 70s or 80s.

Mine should be here tomorrow or Thursday!

Can't wait to get the tires on Saturday and throw them on my 69 Charger. Should totally change the look/attitude over the stock 14 inch road wheels.

Posted By: jcc

Re: torqthrust wheels - 01/06/10 03:27 AM

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Spin them up on a wheel balancer before you mount your tires I had one that was 0, one was 3.5 oz. out of balance and you could see the center was slightly off. Could not get tire to balance. Bought another pair of front tires before I found it was the wheel. 4.5 by 15s.

Pay attention to this, I had a similiar issue with TT2's with gross run out.

Posted By: Neil

Re: torqthrust wheels - 01/06/10 03:34 AM

These are a great alternative to the american racing wheels. Pretty sure these are still made here too. Hold your mouse over the polished wheel to see what the grey center version looks like.

My brother has a set of the grey center wheels and they are cool as heck.

http://www.etwheels.com/et/classic5.html

Posted By: dragracedr

Re: torqthrust wheels - 01/06/10 05:57 PM

thanks for all the replies. these will be spin balanced. Fronts are 4 1/2"X15". Should look good