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mooneyes · 11-10-2002, 11:02 PM

anybody seen these...Eagle series 211...look like a torque thrust II but much cheaper...tried to post pic but wasnt the right configuration...isn't American Eagle owned by American Racing? ...looks like the same wheel with different center cap

Longhorn Man · 11-11-2002, 12:17 AM

Hmmm, 6 lugofferings? How about real trucks that have 8 lugs?

useRc10 · 11-11-2002, 12:21 AM

how much do they cost?

lofly'a · 11-11-2002, 01:42 AM

american eagle is not part of american racing, and thank god for that. american racing prices are ridiculas for their offerings. i have owned 3 sets of american eagles and have been pleased with all. amer. eagle also make boss wheels. their torq thrust II knock-off's are good looking wheels

Zumo · 11-11-2002, 10:27 AM

These?

Size : 15x10, 15x7, 15x8, 17x7, 17x8, 17x9.5
Finish : Polished

http://www.aewheel.com/wheels_detail.cfm?id=11

No price listed on the site and 5 lug only.

Reumster · 11-11-2002, 10:56 AM

Do they make 20s? How much?

Zurbo · 11-11-2002, 02:44 PM

Now those are schweet!

Thanks for the link.
They appear to be chrome but the site says polished so I'm wondering if they are in fact billet aluminum or not.

Will have to make a call to one of the dealers.

Riles72 · 11-11-2002, 03:07 PM

I put those on my '72 stepside. They are great wheels! The only drawback is that I had to wait like 4 months to get them due to the factory re-tooling to match the GM hub. Other than that, people would swear they are torque thrust II's until I tell them they're not.

My dad used to be an assistant manager at a tire shop in my hometown, and the american rep. sold eagle wheels as well. The warehouse in Oklahoma City houses both eagle and american wheels. Might wanna do more checkin into this.

Riles

useRc10 · 11-11-2002, 03:47 PM

riles, how much did you pay?

mooneyes · 11-11-2002, 05:14 PM

the prices i seen were any where from $130 to $ 160 for 15x7's and 8's and from $ 150 to $ 170 for 15x10...not sure on the 6 or 8 lug...when i went to the eagle web site it was a split page one button for american racing and one for american eagle..dont know the exact site cause i just searched "american eagle wheels"......Riles..you got a pic of ur truck with those wheels on it??? would love to see it.....thanks for the pic zumo

*Shane* · 11-11-2002, 05:34 PM

my dad has 17 inch American Eagle / Eagle Alloy wheels on his 94 GMC.....the only way you can look at them and tell the difference is the center cap. Very nice wheels and much more affordable.

Riles72 · 11-11-2002, 10:40 PM

Well, honestly, I can't remember how much we payed. I do remember is was cheap. somwhere in the 450 range for all 4. I got my wheels and tires at the same time, and all together with the wheels, tires, and labor fees was right at 900 bones. It helped that my dad still had connections at the shop where we bought 'em. (same shop he used to work at)

As for a pic with them on it, no, not right now. My truck is currently in the shop getting the paint sprayed on! (finally after 4 years of blood sweat and tears) I have pictures of the complete ground up restoration/rodstoration, but they're in the glove box in the truck at the body shop. I like to put them out at car shows. As soon as I get it back, You can bet your bottom dollar I'll post some pics on the board for everyone to drool over!

I can honestly say, if you like the look of the torque thrust II's, you can't go wrong with the eagle series 211's.

Riley

XXL · 11-11-2002, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mooneyes4b
you got a pic of ur truck with those wheels on it???

These are 17x8

11-10-2002, 11:02 PM	#1
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	cheaper torque thrust II's anybody seen these...Eagle series 211...look like a torque thrust II but much cheaper...tried to post pic but wasnt the right configuration...isn't American Eagle owned by American Racing? ...looks like the same wheel with different center cap __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

11-11-2002, 12:21 AM	#3
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	how much do they cost? __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

11-11-2002, 01:42 AM	#4
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	american eagle is not part of american racing, and thank god for that. american racing prices are ridiculas for their offerings. i have owned 3 sets of american eagles and have been pleased with all. amer. eagle also make boss wheels. their torq thrust II knock-off's are good looking wheels __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

11-11-2002, 10:27 AM	#5
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	These? Size : 15x10, 15x7, 15x8, 17x7, 17x8, 17x9.5 Finish : Polished http://www.aewheel.com/wheels_detail.cfm?id=11 No price listed on the site and 5 lug only. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

11-11-2002, 10:56 AM	#6
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	Do they make 20s? How much? __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

11-11-2002, 12:17 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Hmmm, 6 lugofferings? How about real trucks that have 8 lugs?

11-11-2002, 02:44 PM	#7
Zurbo Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bel Aire, Kansas, USA Posts: 186	Now those are schweet! Thanks for the link. They appear to be chrome but the site says polished so I'm wondering if they are in fact billet aluminum or not. Will have to make a call to one of the dealers. __________________ Zurbo's Chevy - 1972 Black/White Cheyenne Super. 402 Big Block /THD 400, factory air and tilt. My other Chevy - 1998 Camaro SS

11-11-2002, 03:07 PM	#8
Riles72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 117	I've got those! I put those on my '72 stepside. They are great wheels! The only drawback is that I had to wait like 4 months to get them due to the factory re-tooling to match the GM hub. Other than that, people would swear they are torque thrust II's until I tell them they're not. My dad used to be an assistant manager at a tire shop in my hometown, and the american rep. sold eagle wheels as well. The warehouse in Oklahoma City houses both eagle and american wheels. Might wanna do more checkin into this. Riles __________________ 72 Chevy short stepside 350/350 tilt, vintage air a/c sunset Orange Metallic paint Early Classic 2.5/4 drop eagle series 211 wheels

11-11-2002, 03:47 PM	#9
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	riles, how much did you pay? __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

11-11-2002, 05:14 PM	#10
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	the prices i seen were any where from $130 to $ 160 for 15x7's and 8's and from $ 150 to $ 170 for 15x10...not sure on the 6 or 8 lug...when i went to the eagle web site it was a split page one button for american racing and one for american eagle..dont know the exact site cause i just searched "american eagle wheels"......Riles..you got a pic of ur truck with those wheels on it??? would love to see it.....thanks for the pic zumo __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)

11-11-2002, 05:34 PM	#11
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	my dad has 17 inch American Eagle / Eagle Alloy wheels on his 94 GMC.....the only way you can look at them and tell the difference is the center cap. Very nice wheels and much more affordable. Last edited by Shane; 11-11-2002 at 10:59 PM.

11-11-2002, 10:40 PM	#12
Riles72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 117	Well, honestly, I can't remember how much we payed. I do remember is was cheap. somwhere in the 450 range for all 4. I got my wheels and tires at the same time, and all together with the wheels, tires, and labor fees was right at 900 bones. It helped that my dad still had connections at the shop where we bought 'em. (same shop he used to work at) As for a pic with them on it, no, not right now. My truck is currently in the shop getting the paint sprayed on! (finally after 4 years of blood sweat and tears) I have pictures of the complete ground up restoration/rodstoration, but they're in the glove box in the truck at the body shop. I like to put them out at car shows. As soon as I get it back, You can bet your bottom dollar I'll post some pics on the board for everyone to drool over! I can honestly say, if you like the look of the torque thrust II's, you can't go wrong with the eagle series 211's. Riley __________________ 72 Chevy short stepside 350/350 tilt, vintage air a/c sunset Orange Metallic paint Early Classic 2.5/4 drop eagle series 211 wheels



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