Originally Posted by moparx
i probably know the answer already, but has anyone used the original design torque thrust wheels with disc brakes ?
i'm not a fan of the curved spokes used on the torque thrust D.
could a spacer be used ? if so, how thick would be safe ?
longer wheel studs would be a must, of course.
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GEEZ, Simple solution. dump the disc's and put drums on 🤪🤣🤣. Back in the day many cars ran them with discs.
The answer will be how far the calipers hang outwards of the wheel mounting surface, and whether the back of the spokes are flush to that wheel mounting surface. I think you may find most are not for the exact reason you are concerned about. Attached s a pic of a 60's torque thrust wheel showing reliefs I would assume were for caliper clearance beer

[b]EDIT:Also on the spacers, I'm not a fan of them even with longer wheel studs as it just adds more leverage on the studs twocents

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Last edited by TJP; 02/18/23 11:14 PM.
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