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sick69 · 09-03-2008, 03:46 PM

I'm starting to look at wheels and really like the torque thrusts on our trucks but am pretty open to others. Where is everyone getting them?

I've set everything up based on a 12" wide wheel in the rear and an 8" in the front so I would like to stay pretty close to that, but I think i'm going to jump from 15" to probably 17" or 18".

So where is everyone getting their wheels from and what size did you get?

Thanks guys

Frank

Mondo · 09-03-2008, 06:20 PM

The thing about Torque Thrusts is that they look so good and so many are out there you'd think the trucks came stock with them

I like them too but want chrome instead of polished aluminum (don't like polishing). I'm looking at the Coys in 18 inch but would need to get with someone on the board to get a set of hubcap spacers made.

Cragar has some nice chrome mags too. I can't afford the custom options out there.

Seems the backspace is different for a lot of these trucks so you'll need to measure to make sure, especially if you want 10+ wide rear rims.

sick69 · 09-04-2008, 05:37 AM

I agree they could be stock! Or at least should have been.

As far as back spacing I already narrowed the rear end and am running a 4 1/2" backspacing now and could go probably another 1 1/2" before it rubs. I'm looking to stay at 4 1/2 - 5 on back spacing. I'm just not seeing many wheels with a 5 on 5 bolt pattern in 12" wide. Having them custom made is way out of my ball park. At this point I'm just looking anyway.

The other option is to run a spacer but I'm not real fond of that idea.

Frank

c10addict · 09-04-2008, 07:43 AM

Call this guy... http://www.fastlanespeedandrodshop.com/

His prices are awesome.... Don't go by what he has on his site.. call him for a better price... There are also a TON on torq thrusts on ebay

Ackattack · 09-04-2008, 10:05 AM

I would recommend going 17 inches over 18. 17" Tires are a lot cheaper and there is more selection (both sizes and brands)

I had 17" TT2s on my 72 GMC....they looked good. Never did polish them though

09-03-2008, 03:46 PM	#1
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	wheels I'm starting to look at wheels and really like the torque thrusts on our trucks but am pretty open to others. Where is everyone getting them? I've set everything up based on a 12" wide wheel in the rear and an 8" in the front so I would like to stay pretty close to that, but I think i'm going to jump from 15" to probably 17" or 18". So where is everyone getting their wheels from and what size did you get? Thanks guys Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

09-03-2008, 06:20 PM	#2
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: wheels The thing about Torque Thrusts is that they look so good and so many are out there you'd think the trucks came stock with them I like them too but want chrome instead of polished aluminum (don't like polishing). I'm looking at the Coys in 18 inch but would need to get with someone on the board to get a set of hubcap spacers made. Cragar has some nice chrome mags too. I can't afford the custom options out there. Seems the backspace is different for a lot of these trucks so you'll need to measure to make sure, especially if you want 10+ wide rear rims.

09-04-2008, 05:37 AM	#3
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: wheels I agree they could be stock! Or at least should have been. As far as back spacing I already narrowed the rear end and am running a 4 1/2" backspacing now and could go probably another 1 1/2" before it rubs. I'm looking to stay at 4 1/2 - 5 on back spacing. I'm just not seeing many wheels with a 5 on 5 bolt pattern in 12" wide. Having them custom made is way out of my ball park. At this point I'm just looking anyway. The other option is to run a spacer but I'm not real fond of that idea. Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

09-04-2008, 07:43 AM	#4
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: wheels Call this guy... http://www.fastlanespeedandrodshop.com/ His prices are awesome.... Don't go by what he has on his site.. call him for a better price... There are also a TON on torq thrusts on ebay __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

09-04-2008, 10:05 AM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: wheels I would recommend going 17 inches over 18. 17" Tires are a lot cheaper and there is more selection (both sizes and brands) I had 17" TT2s on my 72 GMC....they looked good. Never did polish them though __________________ 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



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