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06-14-2004, 06:56 PM
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New American Torque Thrust wheels
I just read that American Racing has released a new version of the original, "creased" spoke Torque Thrust five-spoke wheel. It's called the "TTO," or Torque Thrust Original, and so far it's available in 15x7 and 8.5, with a 5-inch on the way. Unlike the currently available "D" wheels with their curved spokes, the "TTO" has the straight spokes with the "crease," or peaked spokes. No more hunting on eBay for originals.
 
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06-14-2004, 08:36 PM
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Re: New American Torque Thrust wheels
They are very original in apearance. I purchased a set back in February. raw finish on them, seems like they are gonna be tough to keep clean. But the spokes are straight and pointed very nice wheels!!!
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#3
06-14-2004, 08:40 PM
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Re: New American Torque Thrust wheels
I saw them, they are still a far cry from originals, and don't come in a size that looks right for a camaro IMO. The lip looks really "fat" on the 15x7's and i think they still use the new style center caps like the newer torq thrusts... A step in the right direction, but there's still no substitute for a sweet set of true "old-school" mags IMO.
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#4
06-14-2004, 08:46 PM
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Re: New American Torque Thrust wheels
Al...post a pic of the new ones....
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06-14-2004, 09:15 PM
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Re: New American Torque Thrust wheels
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Joe Barr
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06-14-2004, 09:29 PM
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Re: New American Torque Thrust wheels
Definitely better than the "D"'s they have out now !
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<span style="font-weight: bold"> (__{B}_____]]]]~~~~</span>Don't mess with old farts - age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! Bullshit and brilliance only come with age and experience.
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#7
06-14-2004, 09:48 PM
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Re: New American Torque Thrust wheels
I agree, if they made them in 15x6 i'd probably even buy a set... 15x7s look too wide to me, but thats just my opinion. I guess I just wish they would have actually recast wheels from the ORIGINAL molds, using the old smaller caps, and with the original type lips etc...they look better in photos than when you're looking at them in person..to me they still look like a "new" wheel...better than the modern torq thrust D, but not as cool as vintage ones... does that make any sense?
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