thanks thanks for all the info guys. i'll probably go with the torque thrust 2's being that they're about $800 cheaper than budnik :eek2: Daniel
Torque Thurst II Check out my picture. It is my 70 GSX with 17" Torque Thurst II's. It also has 245/45/17 tires. I like them but they were not cheap either. I have not checked the price of some of the other wheels but I felt I spent enough on these. Mark
Buick GSX Thanks. Now I just need to finish the suspension upgrades to go with the wheels and tires. Mark :TU:
Great thread guys what these larger combos do for the handling and looks of our cars is well worth the money. George would you know how similar your 67 would be to my 65 as putting that kind of rubber on the road would be top of my list. I've heard the largest I could go with are 245's all around. Just wondering. Hope you are bring that Bad 67 to Duanes party I'll need a drool bucket.ou:
Doug,i am pretty sure it should be the same on the `65`s,with the right backspacing you should be able to fit the same size as me but we need to double check that the 67`s and the 65`s have the same opening and room in there,as for the party i am planning on being there. Thanks George
Looking forward to meeting you (and everyone else) and running some video of your car. I'll bring a tape and see what can be figured out before the:beer takes over. I also want to pick your brain reguarding your brakes as my Flintstone system (Manual- 4 wheel drum) can be :eek2: ! Later, Doug
I haven't seen old american iron yet that doesnt' look hot on torque thrust 2s. That's what i have on my AMX. It's definitely more of a sporty look than for a cruiser IMO.
Try eagle wheels they have some great rims that are cheap. you can buy direct from them or buy from discount tire.
guys: maybe i am old fashioned, but i much prefer the chrome rallyes that came on the a-bodies (14 or 15") . 2 weeks ago at the woodward cruise, i saw a number of a-bodies (not buick) with 17 & 18" chrome wheels and very low aspect tires . even saw a 84 grand prix wih gold rims (only in detroit) . many in my group commented on how terrrible that vehicle appeared ! in & around detroit or windsor , the ride must be god awful because we do have rough roads . however, each to his own . i did see a dark blue navigator with 22 " chromed spoke rims & they did look great for that vehicle . what is the aspect ratio of the tires u guys are using ? what are u paying for these rims ? just me opinion gerry 72 gs 350
price well as soon as a get my stuff together the local tire and wheel shop gave me the price of just over $1700 for 17x8 and 17x9.5 torque thrust 2 and kumoho tires all the way around. That sounds like a lot but that money wouldn't even pay for just budnik rims alone. I'm building an almost pure street car and i want the best handling and style that i can get, i can get much better handling with 17's then i can with my stock 14's. my 2 cent. Daniel
Wheels and Tires As you can see from my picture I chose to go with something none stock. I have 17 x 8 Torque Thurst II all the way around. The wheels are $250.00 each and I put Bridgstone Pole Position SO3 on it that are 245/45/17's which maintains the stock rolling adius. The tires are $180 each for a total of $1800 or so. I got it because I am also installing a Global West suspension and Metco Rear control arms. I am building a G-Machine and I need the 17's to clear the 12.8" rotors on the front. I love the stock look but to accomplish what I wanted to I had to go bigger. That is my 2 cents. Mark Macoubrie
I am running 285/40/17" on 17x9.5" 5.5" B/S on all 4 corners. Car has F body spindles. No rubbing!! Centerline wheels offer good B/S options and are light for a good price. From what I recall, I paid $170.00 each for them!
something different... Edelbrock has a new line of wheels out with model #'s 409, 454, etc. I'm running a set of 454's on another car, and I like them. I'm not sure what sizes are available, but they're priced right, and almost "retro".
