Torq Thrust wheels/94 coupe
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Question though for those that have the same tire on all 4 corners. What does that do to the handling of the car? Did you notice any difference? I'm asking because I don't understand why GM would put different tire sizes on the car to begin with unless it impacts handling of the car or maybe clearance.
I think the staggered wheel and tire sizes are for stance and looks on moderate performance cars like my 86. It does look slick though.
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Thanks for all the great info. I have decided to go with 17X9.5 all around and buy 285's for the front. Wheelsforless have the Torq Thrust 2.1's for $217 each, includes lugs,caps, chrome valve stems, and shipping!
2 options:
17X9.5 +46mm offset 7.06 inch backspace
17X9.5 +32mm offset 6.51 inch backspace
Ready to purchase, just don't want to make a mistake. tech had limited knowledge of late model C4's. Any recomendations or suggestions would be appreciated.
2 options:
17X9.5 +46mm offset 7.06 inch backspace
17X9.5 +32mm offset 6.51 inch backspace
Ready to purchase, just don't want to make a mistake. tech had limited knowledge of late model C4's. Any recomendations or suggestions would be appreciated.
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Thanks for all the great info. I have decided to go with 17X9.5 all around and buy 285's for the front. Wheelsforless have the Torq Thrust 2.1's for $217 each, includes lugs,caps, chrome valve stems, and shipping!
2 options:
17X9.5 +46mm offset 7.06 inch backspace
17X9.5 +32mm offset 6.51 inch backspace
Ready to purchase, just don't want to make a mistake. tech had limited knowledge of late model C4's. Any recomendations or suggestions would be appreciated.
2 options:
17X9.5 +46mm offset 7.06 inch backspace
17X9.5 +32mm offset 6.51 inch backspace
Ready to purchase, just don't want to make a mistake. tech had limited knowledge of late model C4's. Any recomendations or suggestions would be appreciated.
http://www.joby.se/corvette/div/corvette_wheels/
From that link, it looks like...
1992 (base)
front & rear 17"x9.5" 56mm (7.4" backspacing)
Goodyear Eagle GSC, P275/40ZR-17
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http://www.joby.se/corvette/div/corvette_wheels/
From that link, it looks like...
1992 (base)
front & rear 17"x9.5" 56mm (7.4" backspacing)
Goodyear Eagle GSC, P275/40ZR-17
From that link, it looks like...
1992 (base)
front & rear 17"x9.5" 56mm (7.4" backspacing)
Goodyear Eagle GSC, P275/40ZR-17
Thanks,
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I used to run 17x10.5 Torq Thrust Ms on all four corners with 285/40/17 tires all around. I thought it looked awesome!
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Does look nice with those wheels
I have a white 96. They have some that are black.
http://www.wheelsforless.com/america...rq_thrust.aspx
Wonder how they would look like on a white 96?
I have a white 96. They have some that are black.
http://www.wheelsforless.com/america...rq_thrust.aspx
Wonder how they would look like on a white 96?
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I was searching, and could not find any grey/anthracite wheels on a polo green, so I just pulled the trigger on these. TTII 9" front, 10.5" back. I have 255 front and 285 back.
Last edited by sean257; 11-13-2011 at 08:35 PM.
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I like it.
Still cannot decide for myself... Torq-Thrust D's (with the grey centers), Torq-Thrust D's in chrome (like I have on my Cherokee), or Torq-Thrust II's.
Whatever I do, I'll retain the same size on all 4 corners like I have now.
Still cannot decide for myself... Torq-Thrust D's (with the grey centers), Torq-Thrust D's in chrome (like I have on my Cherokee), or Torq-Thrust II's.
Whatever I do, I'll retain the same size on all 4 corners like I have now.