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Very rare Original set of (4) American torque thrust D (magnesium) race wheels
Very rare Original set of (4) American torque thrust D (magnesium) race wheels
Very rare Original set of (4) American torque thrust D (magnesium) race wheels
Very rare Original set of (4) American torque thrust D (magnesium) race wheels

Very rare Original set of (4) American torque thrust D (magnesium) race wheels

$ 4171.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Brand: American
  • Rim Diameter: 15
  • Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Rim Material: Magnesium
  • Rim Width: 9 1/2”
  • Condition: An Excellent original set of wheels These were the “must have”race wheels for all Chevy road race cars starting in the late 60s 9 1/2”was the max width allowed for A or B Prod. race classes.These were for the “Big Dogs“of the day.9-1/2” wide,Chevy bolt pattern (5X4-3/4”), backspace is 3-3/4”Magnesium versions of Torq-Thrust "D" and Torq-Thrust wheels were produced in a variety of styles. Sizes ranged from 15 by 4 to 16 by 13 bolt-on for bolt-on wheels, as well as a 15 by 3 1/2 spindle-mount that was often used on Funny Cars. They had either straight or "dog-leg" spokes, the latter being made for race cars with disc brakes, and known as the Torq-Thrust D. Straight-spoked wheels were offered with spokes that were peaked along the center, or rounded. Early magnesium rear wheels are most commonly found with straight spokes, and about equally divided in popularity between peaked and rounded spokes.According to Roadsters.com
  • Modified Item: No
  • Number of Bolts: 5
  • Model: Torque thrust D
  • Bolt Pattern: 5x4 3/4”
  • Rim Structure: One Piece
  • Offset: 3 3/4”
  • Non-Domestic Product: No

    Description

    Very rare Original set of (4) American torque thrust D
    (real magnesium) race wheels  00.
    These were the “must have”
    race wheels for all Chevy road race cars starting in the late 60s
    9 1/2”was the max width allowed for A or B Prod. race classes.
    These were for the “Big Dogs“of the day and came off of California’s 1978 “A Poduction Champion” Corvette,in our shop since 1984
    9-1/2” wide,Chevy bolt pattern (5X4-3/4”), backspace is 3-3/4”
    Note; only two are drilled for center caps.
    Description;
    Magnesium versions of Torq-Thrust "D" and Torq-Thrust wheels were produced in a variety of styles. Sizes ranged from 15 by 4 to 16 by 13 bolt-on for bolt-on wheels, as well as a 15 by 3 1/2 spindle-mount that was often used on Funny Cars. They had either straight or "dog-leg" spokes, the latter being made for race cars with disc brakes, and known as the Torq-Thrust D. Straight-spoked wheels were offered with spokes that were peaked along the center, or rounded. Early magnesium rear wheels are most commonly found with straight spokes, and about equally divided in popularity between peaked and rounded spokes.
    Although American Racing hasn't made magnesium wheels for decades, and no longer makes the original Torq-Thrust, the company currently produces several modern versions of the aluminum Torq-Thrust wheel. The Torq-Thrust "D" and the newer TTO are the only ones that are one-piece castings.
    The only vintage racing wheels that American Racing Equipment ever made without casting their name into them were made out of magnesium.
    From
    roadsters.com