Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pat · 05-20-2006, 10:52 PM

Im trying to decide b/w these 3 wheels. Ive got a 4.5/5 drop and I want 17" wheels. At first I was dead set on TT, but I saw a truck that looked great with Cragars. So I dunno. My truck has no trim, emblems, etc. I wanna nice clean look.

American Racing Torq Thrust
Cragar SS
Eagle Alloys 211 (TT knockoff basically)

cdowns · 05-20-2006, 11:03 PM

IMO craegers have for many years had the worst chrome plating in the business/// you really can't do better than american racing

jsbgump · 05-20-2006, 11:09 PM

TT II's

**FleetsidePaul** · 05-20-2006, 11:20 PM

They are all great...go for the best deal...thats what usually makes up my mind. $$$$

69face · 05-20-2006, 11:38 PM

I'm biased in this matter, because i would put the torque thrust on a honda if i could. lol but yeah cragars chrome sux and who wants to be known as the guy with the knock off TTII's?

Ackattack · 05-21-2006, 01:37 AM

really, I would get something more unique.

This is coming from someone with a truck with a 2.5/4 drop and you guessed it, 17" TTII.

It's not that they're bad looking wheels, its just that EVERYONE and their dog has them. When I was looking for wheels I was looking for something else, but happened upon a good deal on ebay and couldn't pass them up.

Additionally, when ordering wheels, I suggest ordering different back spacing for the rear wheels so they are closer to the fenders. I overlooked this detail, and the rear wheels sit further inside the wheel well than the front. I've got 17x8 w/ 4" backspacing. 3" backspacing on the rear would look better IMHO.

Good luck!

**special-K** · 05-21-2006, 07:21 AM

BTW,as others mentioned,those are Torque Thrust IIs you`re showing.They are the more "showy" of the TTs.Torque Thrusts are the ones that are polished or polish/cast center.Then there`s Torque Thrust Ds,wider flatter spokes in different finishes.All great wheels for our muscle car era trucks.The CragerSS is an alloy center/steel rim.I think that`s where their problems arrise.They look great,but are best for garage queens or bone-dry driving and high keep-up.My biggest problem with Cragers is I don`t think they should cost so much.

Lemield · 05-21-2006, 10:36 AM

I have Torq Thrust on my CST now. I originally bought a set of Cragars. I have always loved the look of the Cragars. Bad news was that the set...yes 5 of them..one for a spare...were manufactured wrong! They were impossible to balance. I will not give up a smooth ride simply for looks.

Anyhow, Discount tire took the wheels back and fought with Cragar. They didn't make me do it. Bought the TT's and am happy now.

Cragar was bought by Unique wheel some time ago and I think their quality is poor. JMHO.

redneckdds · 05-21-2006, 04:01 PM

my vote is for TTII, in fact they just came in this week. Now I have to figure out which tire to put on them!!

lamar · 05-21-2006, 05:11 PM

Torq thrust II for sure!!!!

**Palf70Step** · 05-21-2006, 05:53 PM

To me you can't beat the looks of Cragars, but like cdowns said, their quality has always been poor. I agree that the American wheels are the way to go.

72freak · 05-21-2006, 10:28 PM

Torq Thrust on everything!!!!!! I wish they had them in 8 lug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

68Stepbed · 05-22-2006, 08:27 PM

Why not the aluminum Cragar SS wheels? If I'm not mistaken, they are only slightly more $ than the TT II's.

**raggedjim** · 05-23-2006, 12:31 PM

I also vote TTII's (i have them) They make anything look great, that's why you see so many of them... They are also a classic design, I feel they will never go out of style.

Rg

49studebaker · 05-27-2006, 11:56 PM

I agree with the rest of these guys, with Cragar's you get use to polishing out the rust. I bought them for my step-sons Mustang and they require lots of maintenance.

pat · 05-28-2006, 04:07 AM

Alright, then no Cragars and no knockoffs. Next question is whats the best place to buy them from. If I do go with TTIIs, then I think Ill get them from Summit..

JameslovesJammie · 05-28-2006, 01:57 PM

My vote is for TTII's. I was also considering the Cragar SS, but there is just something that doesn't look right about them in a 17" wheel. 15's look bad-ass, but something just seems off in their 17.

chevybill · 05-28-2006, 09:16 PM

I voted for the American Racing Wheels, if you decide to go that route give Putter a pm regarding these wheels.

Drastic Chevy · 05-28-2006, 10:21 PM

These are the Tourqe Thrust two's. I like them the most.

justinsc · 05-28-2006, 10:53 PM

http://www.newstalgiawheel.com

I bought 15 inch Torque Thrusts from here and bf goodrich TAs from Summit.
I spent like right around 1000. Newstalgia had a better deal when I bought mine.

View Poll Results: Which wheel?
American Racing TT	42	67.74%
Cragar SS	16	25.81%
Eagle Alloys 211	4	6.45%
Voters: 62. You may not vote on this poll

05-20-2006, 10:52 PM	#1
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA Im trying to decide b/w these 3 wheels. Ive got a 4.5/5 drop and I want 17" wheels. At first I was dead set on TT, but I saw a truck that looked great with Cragars. So I dunno. My truck has no trim, emblems, etc. I wanna nice clean look. American Racing Torq Thrust Cragar SS Eagle Alloys 211 (TT knockoff basically) __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

05-20-2006, 11:03 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA IMO craegers have for many years had the worst chrome plating in the business/// you really can't do better than american racing __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-20-2006, 11:09 PM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA TT II's __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

05-20-2006, 11:20 PM	#4
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA They are all great...go for the best deal...thats what usually makes up my mind. $$$$ __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

05-20-2006, 11:38 PM	#5
69face Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: northridge Posts: 534	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA I'm biased in this matter, because i would put the torque thrust on a honda if i could. lol but yeah cragars chrome sux and who wants to be known as the guy with the knock off TTII's? __________________ ""A bagged vehicle is only as good as it's wheel/tire combo!" -getlowness! my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=223747:metal: I'M SO SO CAL!

05-21-2006, 01:37 AM	#6
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA really, I would get something more unique. This is coming from someone with a truck with a 2.5/4 drop and you guessed it, 17" TTII. It's not that they're bad looking wheels, its just that EVERYONE and their dog has them. When I was looking for wheels I was looking for something else, but happened upon a good deal on ebay and couldn't pass them up. Additionally, when ordering wheels, I suggest ordering different back spacing for the rear wheels so they are closer to the fenders. I overlooked this detail, and the rear wheels sit further inside the wheel well than the front. I've got 17x8 w/ 4" backspacing. 3" backspacing on the rear would look better IMHO. Good luck! __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

05-21-2006, 07:21 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA BTW,as others mentioned,those are Torque Thrust IIs you`re showing.They are the more "showy" of the TTs.Torque Thrusts are the ones that are polished or polish/cast center.Then there`s Torque Thrust Ds,wider flatter spokes in different finishes.All great wheels for our muscle car era trucks.The CragerSS is an alloy center/steel rim.I think that`s where their problems arrise.They look great,but are best for garage queens or bone-dry driving and high keep-up.My biggest problem with Cragers is I don`t think they should cost so much. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 05-21-2006 at 10:15 AM.

05-21-2006, 10:36 AM	#8
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA I have Torq Thrust on my CST now. I originally bought a set of Cragars. I have always loved the look of the Cragars. Bad news was that the set...yes 5 of them..one for a spare...were manufactured wrong! They were impossible to balance. I will not give up a smooth ride simply for looks. Anyhow, Discount tire took the wheels back and fought with Cragar. They didn't make me do it. Bought the TT's and am happy now. Cragar was bought by Unique wheel some time ago and I think their quality is poor. JMHO. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet" Last edited by Lemield; 05-22-2006 at 08:48 AM.

05-21-2006, 04:01 PM	#9
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA my vote is for TTII, in fact they just came in this week. Now I have to figure out which tire to put on them!! __________________ '67/70 Chevy C/10 '10 2500 Crewcab Duramax 4wd

05-21-2006, 05:11 PM	#10
lamar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Covington,Ga Posts: 453	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA Torq thrust II for sure!!!! __________________ 72 C-10

05-21-2006, 05:53 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,836	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA To me you can't beat the looks of Cragars, but like cdowns said, their quality has always been poor. I agree that the American wheels are the way to go. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-21-2006, 10:28 PM	#12
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA Torq Thrust on everything!!!!!! I wish they had them in 8 lug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-22-2006, 08:27 PM	#13
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA Why not the aluminum Cragar SS wheels? If I'm not mistaken, they are only slightly more $ than the TT II's. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-23-2006, 12:31 PM	#14
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,469	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA I also vote TTII's (i have them) They make anything look great, that's why you see so many of them... They are also a classic design, I feel they will never go out of style. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

05-27-2006, 11:56 PM	#15
49studebaker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Victor, Montana Posts: 386	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA I agree with the rest of these guys, with Cragar's you get use to polishing out the rust. I bought them for my step-sons Mustang and they require lots of maintenance. __________________ 04 4x4 GMC Ext. Cab lifted 71 2wd GMC / Ramjet 350 ready for sheet metal 49 Studebaker pickup

05-28-2006, 04:07 AM	#16
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA Alright, then no Cragars and no knockoffs. Next question is whats the best place to buy them from. If I do go with TTIIs, then I think Ill get them from Summit.. __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

05-28-2006, 01:57 PM	#17
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA My vote is for TTII's. I was also considering the Cragar SS, but there is just something that doesn't look right about them in a 17" wheel. 15's look bad-ass, but something just seems off in their 17. __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

05-28-2006, 09:16 PM	#18
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA I voted for the American Racing Wheels, if you decide to go that route give Putter a pm regarding these wheels. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

05-28-2006, 10:21 PM	#19
Drastic Chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: White Settlement, TX Posts: 31	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA These are the Tourqe Thrust two's. I like them the most. __________________ 67 Chevy C10 swb-project 84 Chevy Silverado lwb-daily driver Owner-Heavy Metal Autoworks

05-28-2006, 10:53 PM	#20
justinsc Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: south carolina Posts: 9	Re: Torq Thrust, Cragar SS, or EA http://www.newstalgiawheel.com I bought 15 inch Torque Thrusts from here and bf goodrich TAs from Summit. I spent like right around 1000. Newstalgia had a better deal when I bought mine.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.