Torque thrust questions

crazydog · Veteran Member

Torque thrust questions

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

Rocket wheel , summit sells em. Us wheel , wheel master in Calgary is a vendor, I think his web site is set up. Really nice wheels, have a look

kelico · Poncho Master!

i bought mine from tirerack.com
they may have other options for you.

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Paulish · Guru

Check out Coy's wheels..Not sure about off sets but they have similar ones to TT's.

http://www.coyswheel.com/index2.html

crazydog · Veteran Member

Tried all the above no luck, appreciate any feedback

66 Beau · Poncho Master!

Those aren't common back spacings - which I'm sure your already know.

If you want exactly 4-7/8" BS for the 15x7 inch rears (that's +22 mm offset by my calculations)
and
15x5 fronts with 4 inch BS (+25 mm offset)

I suspect you'll have to custom order. I don't know of anyone who makes those as standard sizes but other than a few quick searches today, I've never looked for them either.

If I recall correctly, you can get custom sizes from American Racing or others, but I suspect they'll come in at the $300+ per corner.

Since you're looking for more positive offset (larger backspacing) than the typical, it rules out spacers.

FWIW, here's the formula to converting from back spacing to offset:

Offset - Back Spacing Formula.jpg

Remember that the wheel width quoted (e.g. 15 x 7) is the width of the tire bead inside the lip. The outside wheel width is approximately one inch wider. Back spacing is measured from the outside lip.

ARCADIAN · Poncho Master!

Try the selection from Vintage Wheel Works either V40 or V45, they may have what you need and they look similar to the Torque Thrust

crazydog · Veteran Member

Good stuff here.
I understand that a 15 x 7 with 4.5" backspace is a perfect fit for the rear and a 15 x 6 with 3.5 is perfect for the front of a factory setup.
I can't even locate these sizes but I never thought of calling American racing if they would make me custom ones. I will also check out Vintage wheel works. So I posted these specs today in case these sizes & spacings which should be more common are out there.
Tony

66 Beau · Poncho Master!

American Racing has Torque Thrust 2's
15 x 6 with 3.25" BS
http://www.wheelsforless.com/SearchResult.aspx?Keywords=15x6+2.1&All=True

and 15 x 7 with 4.76" BS:
http://www.wheelsforless.com/SearchResult.aspx?Keywords=15x7+2.1&All=True

They're even on sale!

If you like the Torque Thrust D's, they have
15 x 6 with 3-5/8 BS
http://www.wheelsforless.com/SearchResult.aspx?Keywords=VN10556

unfortunately, the 15 x 7's are standard with 3.75" BS, which s a long way from the 4.5" you're looking for.

Weld Prostars are a 5 spoke wheel and apparently they come in 15 x 7 with 4.5" BS (Weld 96-57278 Prostar 15x7 5x4.75 4.5 BS)
and they have the 15 x 6 with 3.5" BS - see part # 96-56276
http://weldracing.com/aitdownloadablefiles/download/aitfile/aitfile_id/175/
Looks like list price is about $240 each.

Personally, I'm not a big fan of the ProStar style unless they're going on a race car. But if you like the look, that's all that counts!

66 Beau · Poncho Master!

I just discovered that you can get custom ordered Cragar 5 spokes from Summit racing for about $160 for a 15 x 6 inch.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRR-61C563432/

It looks like you can custom order 6 inch width or 14 inch width - they don't list the 7 inch width. Might be worth a call though...

crazydog · Veteran Member

So thanks to everyone for all the help on this.
I was actually able to contact American Racing through their main distributor Wheel Pro's.
I got their phone # by calling in to Summit Racing.
Their number is 1-216-749-4200

American Racing will actually make the Torque Thrust 2.1 rim in different offsets that aren't posted.
The part number can be submitted to Summit and they will sell them to you.

The one's I came up with are as follows:

#VN405566135
15 x 6
4 3/4
3.5 backspace
$224.50 US dollars each

#VN405576145
15 x 7
4 3/4
4.5 backspace
No nailed down price / I would suspect close to the 15 x 6.

I thought this info might help someone as it took me alot to get to this level.

Now I'm doing some thinking closely if the Torque Thrust 2.1 is really what I want. As ideally I wanted the Torque Thrust TTO with the original spoke. They will not cusotmize that rim. Also starting to question if I should consider 16's or 17's. I'm going to start a complete new thread on that topic.

Paulish · Guru

Ummm...Dont let my wife see this but im looking at new wheels / tires.

I have very nice torque thrust 2's that might be for sale sooner then later.

15 x 7 fronts and 15 x 8 backs. With mint bfgs on them. Not sure on the back spacing but could look for you.

crazydog · Veteran Member

Sure I'd consider them.

I'd need the backspace first and how much.

Let me know

Tony

Paulish · Guru

I'll pop them off this weekend when I do my final clean and prep for winter. Not sure on cost they were expencive but i have a good source on wheels/tires now so if I can pass on a good deal I will.

-- Edited by Paulish on Wednesday 16th of November 2011 11:50:27 PM

66 Beau · Poncho Master!

Great work Tony. Thanks for posting the results.