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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

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

These were the must have race wheels for all Chevy road race cars starting in the late 60s 9 1/2was the max width allowed for A or B Prod. These were for the Big Dogsof the day and came off of Californias 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.

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.

The item "Very rare Original set of (4) American torque thrust D (magnesium) race wheels" is in sale since Saturday, April 3, 2021. This item is in the category "eBay Motors\Parts & Accessories\Vintage Car & Truck Parts\Wheels, Tires & Hub Caps\Wheels". The seller is "raybestos8" and is located in Phoenix, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.

  1. Model: Torque thrust D
  2. Modified Item: No
  3. Rim Material: Magnesium
  4. Rim Structure: One Piece
  5. Offset: 3 3/4
  6. Bolt Pattern: 5x4 3/4
  7. Brand: American
  8. Non-Domestic Product: No
  9. Number of Bolts: 5
  10. Rim Diameter: 15
  11. Rim Width: 9 1/2


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