Pics of new Torq Thrust II's on car!

[Billgear]

Hello,

I've got a couple pictures of the new rims on my 66'.
They are the 17" TT 2's the tires are 235/45/17, the
offset is 4 3/4. They have not rubbed yet and the fenders
are not rolled. The car is lowered with negative wedge kit
and 620's.
http://www.289mustang.com/images/newrims.jpg http://www.289mustang.com/images/tires.jpg

Regards,
Billgear www.289mustang.com

[66fastback]

Looks great. Sounds like you've got your suspension set up like mine. Those 45's sure look short on the sidewalls....how's the ride?

------------------
66 GT Fastback 5.0, 5-speed, cable clutch, JBA's, 3.40 gears, EFI coming soon?

[Billgear]

The ride is firm! The 45 series tires removed the bounce that the car had. It
REALLY sticks on the turns. It's like a go-kart.

Regards,
BillGear www.289mustang.com

[Stefan]

Awesome



------------------
66 Standard coupe
200 inline 6 - Pertronix ignition, Flamethrower Coil, K&N, Clifford Perf. 6 into 2 headers, Holley carb, three row radiator, Firestone Firehawk 215/60R14's

96 GT Convertible
Bosch Platinum +4 plugs, B&M Ripper, Borla Side exhaust,
K&N, removed air silencer, Tokico struts/ shocks, BF Goodrich Comp T/A 245/50 16's
Next up: 3:73's, high flow H-Pipe

[Jaydee]

Is there a better looking wheel on an early stang than Torq Thrusts? Just beautiful


1965 K-Code coupe, matching numbers, resto ongoing.......

1987 LX notch with all the common bolt on's
13.89 @ 100.25 on drag radials

[Madmouse]

swweet lookin car bill!!
just out of curiousity, how much did those rims run you?

------------------
--(,, ,,">

[Billgear]

Cost of new rims 1000.00
Cost of four new tires 600.00

Posting pics of your car with the new rims and tires....Priceless!

Sorry couldn't resist!!

Regards,
BillGear www.289mustang.com

[gp001]

Bill, the rims & tires look great. Could answer a few questions for me? I went to your site, but could not find these answers.
You said you had 620 front springs. I am assuming approx 1" drop?
Is the rear lowered at all?
Do the tires rub in heavy cornering (if you've tested that yet )?
I have 15" Torqthrust D's with 225/50-15 and would like to go to the 17's, but I autocross and do some canyon driving so I would like to know from someone who has em if they rub
Thanks in advance

[Billgear]

The front is lowered with 1" drop spring and
the lowered upper control arms. The back is stock height. I plan on lowering the back
around 1". The tires do not rub during
fast cornering. I it really good
testing... The rear tires could go wider
if the offset was farther in. There is alot of room on the inside of the tires. If I had
to do it over i would get some custom ofset
rear rims with 5" offset. You could probably
fit 224 or bigger in the rear.

How do you like the autocrossing? I plan on
doing the same thing when the cars complete.
Mybe a little open tracking also.

Regards,
BillGear www.289mustang.com

[gp001]

Bill,
Thanks for the info, especially the offset (I will keep it in mind when I get the new rims). Sounds like we are set up pretty close suspension wise. You said you were going to lower the rear, do you forsee any rubbing issues ? or the need to roll the fenders? I'm lowered 1" in the rear with mid-eye 5 leafs, but I put in a Currie 9" which cut down on some of that lowering.
I love autocrossing, especially with what LOOKS to be an old car. The only down side is that most tracks are set up for munchin cars (Miatas, Neons, etc). Are you running 4 wheel discs or drums in the rear ? Are you running power brakes ? Best purchase I ever made was the power set up from Trans-Am Racing - looks great and stops awesome.

------------------
347, 279/284 .493/.510, TFS TW, Stealth, 750, Flowtech hdrs, Dr. Gas X, 2 Chmbr Flowmaster, MSD 6AL-Dist.& SS coil, Art Carr C-4, Currie 9" w/3.55, alum Drv Shft, 4 wheel power disc
In a 66 coupe

[Billgear]

I may have to roll the lip if i drop the rear! It is close... I have 12" front disks
with Cobra (PBR) calipers, and stock rear drums (non-power).

Those autocross tracks do look a little tight
with a big V8, no room to let er run. Have
you tried the open track events? I'm dieing
to tear around Laguna Seca raceway!!!!

Regards
Billgear www.289mustang.com

[gp001]

I haven't tried any REAL open track events. I did attend an autocross at the CHP proving grounds which is like a small track with tight turns, bank turns, & s turns. It was a blast. Laguna Seca would be a total rush. Might even be enough for me to scare myself with I do some canyon running (mainly with my vette buddies), but in So. Cal there's not alot of "Smart" places to do it (Too many people !) Let me know if you ever tackle Laguna Seca.

[Gearhead999]

Car looks great with the Wheels.