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    11/05/2022 9:46 AM  #1

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA
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    Torque Thrust wheels

    What is best wheel size and back space on them I am wanting a 16  mainly because I have a new 215x55x16 and 225x55x16 tires.   Was thinking 16x7 front and 16x8 rear but was not sure about the back space.

    wanting to get rid of spacers

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    11/05/2022 11:50 AM  #2

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    Re: Torque Thrust wheels

    My 15x7 Torq-Thrusts have 3-3/4” backspacing with 225/60 tires, no issues.  If anything, they could use a little more backspacing.

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    11/05/2022 12:12 PM  #3

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    Re: Torque Thrust wheels

    For some reason I’m thinking you need 4.25 or maybe 4.5.   I would look up the wheel chart that’s floating around on the net.

     

    11/05/2022 6:54 PM  #4

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    Re: Torque Thrust wheels

    was wanting to maybe stay with 16x7 and 16x8

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    11/06/2022 5:17 PM  #5

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    Re: Torque Thrust wheels

    I ran 16x7 on my 67 coupe for a while with 4" backspacing  Think i had 225's in front and 245 in rear with no problems,
     

     

    11/06/2022 7:11 PM  #6

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    Re: Torque Thrust wheels

    Hey Billy,
    If it were me... I would stick to either 15" or 17" rims, because I'm hearing that tire options will start becoming less for the 16s. I kind of went through this when I ditched my 14s. I spoke to tire shops and the consensus is that 15s and 17s are the best if you want good tire options.
    Totally up to you though...

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
     

    11/06/2022 9:10 PM  #7

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    Re: Torque Thrust wheels

    Also keep in mind that mods/ lowering suspension makes for fender  clearance issues.   

     

    11/06/2022 10:01 PM  #8

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    Re: Torque Thrust wheels

    I have the bigger disc front and rear so........thats why

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    11/06/2022 10:07 PM  #9

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA
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    Re: Torque Thrust wheels

    I cant find anything in 16x7 with 4.25 back space......crazy
    I have new tires on my 16's on the car now is main reason wanting to stay with 16 .....I guess I can go ahead and buy a set of 17's and when I need tires again I will be half way there lol

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