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wink_tim · 09-18-2006, 11:31 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ameri...29855282QQrdZ1

I know everybody has them, but I can't find a wheel I like better than Torq Thrust II's. Where is the best place to buy them? I don't know if I can do better than this E-bay auction I had the seller set up. I'm looking into 18x8's and 20x10's. Opinions Please.

BowTieOgre · 09-19-2006, 12:00 AM

I have to agree with you Wink. I have looked and looked until my eyes bled and even though I see them on quite a few rides and have heard some people basically say "anyone can slap a set of torques on a truck and call it custom" I REALLY like them. That being said I have looked here and there and the BEST price I have found, other than craigslist jewels, are on Ebay. Im getting a set of 17s for about $850 and anywhere else they go for around $1,200!!

SCOTI · 09-19-2006, 12:28 AM

Man.... I've seen you all over 66 the last month (@ least once every weekend!).

That's actually a decent price on those wheels & the offsets are right. If the feedback is a true indication, it seems as though he's a reputable dealer.

They will look good & will still look good years down the road when current designs are 'old'. Remember Boyds first designs on his billet offerings? How outdated do they look today? Not the TorqThrust.

In Thrust We Trust.

HeavyD · 09-19-2006, 04:25 AM

Another thing to consider is that in 3 years a replacement wheel will be available if you happen to mess one up. Too many companies stop manufacturing wheel styles and if one gets bent up, only option is to find a used one.

chevybill · 09-19-2006, 08:22 AM

wink_tim, check with putter on those before you purchase, he was selling wheels on the side.

wink_tim · 09-19-2006, 02:22 PM

Well, I bit the bullet. I went by Discount Tire today and told them about my E-Bay deal and they matched it within just a few bucks. Turn around on custom TTII's is about 6 weeks, so I will post up some pics then. I copied Danny Ewings tire sizes, I hope he doesn't mind. I ordered 18x8's w/ 5" B.S. wrapped in Nitto 255/55/18 and 20x10's w/ 5" B.S. , Nitto 295/50/20. I think it's gonna look Sick!

wink_tim · 09-19-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Man.... I've seen you all over 66 the last month (@ least once every weekend!).

That's actually a decent price on those wheels & the offsets are right. If the feedback is a true indication, it seems as though he's a reputable dealer.

They will look good & will still look good years down the road when current designs are 'old'. Remember Boyds first designs on his billet offerings? How outdated do they look today? Not the TorqThrust.

In Thrust We Trust.

I have to agree, TTII's are timeless, just like our trucks. Have you been driving something besides your orange swb? I usually notice bad ass trucks like that. I have been trying to stretch the old girls legs a little lately, with the nice weather and all.

Putter · 09-19-2006, 02:52 PM

Holy crap!!! I just called American Racing (Harahan, LA) and got he prices on your wheel choice.
18x8 retails for $375 each
20x10 retails for $500 each
(so retail is normally $1750 for that set)

As per the American Racing rep, turn around time should be 3 weeks or less...so you have an additional 3 weeks in there somewhere?!?!

Now, your $1239 ebay deal is a great price....but I can only assume he is having these shipped directly from American Racing. And they drop ship for FREE....so the shipping was 100% profit.

The wholesale price for your setup is $1224. So the e-bay guy is making $15 on the wheels and $90 on shipping. Not knocking the seller...as he is just barely above wholesale, but he is making his money off of shipping charges.

wink_tim · 09-19-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Putter

Holy crap!!! I just called American Racing (Harahan, LA) and got he prices on your wheel choice.
18x8 retails for $375 each
20x10 retails for $500 each
(so retail is normally $1750 for that set)

Now, your $1239 ebay deal is a great price....but I can only assume he is having these shipped directly from American Racing. And they drop ship for FREE....so the shipping was 100% profit.

The wholesale price for your setup is $1224. So the e-bay guy is making $15 on the wheels and $90 on shipping. Not knocking the seller...as he is just barely above wholesale, but he is making his money off of shipping charges.

I went ahead and bought them through discount tire, so if anyone else wants them, that auction is up for grabs. Thanks for checking on that Putter, nice to know I'm not getting raped too badly.

SCOTI · 09-19-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wink_tim

I went ahead and bought them through discount tire....

That's where I purchased mine from. I bought them way back when (after they just started making the 20's). FWIW, they told me 6wks & I had them @ home on the truck in less than 2!

SCOTI · 09-19-2006, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wink_tim

... Have you been driving something besides your orange swb?

Nope..... The 74 is the only thing I have currently operable. My 68 is moving forward so it won't be too much longer . . .....

BowTieOgre · 09-19-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wink_tim

I went ahead and bought them through discount tire, so if anyone else wants them, that auction is up for grabs. Thanks for checking on that Putter, nice to know I'm not getting raped too badly.

Ive been scoping the tt2s on Ebay for a month now trying to decide what size to buy and figuring out what backspacing would look best. If either you or Putter has a lead on a deal for a set then let me know! I would rather buy them thru you guys and pay you to ship them than some unknown! PM me if you know where I can get some...that goes for anyone.

danny ewing · 09-20-2006, 02:36 AM

Hey Wink_tim,Dont mind at all ,hope all turns out well,I'm sure it wiil,be sure and post some pics when you get them on,Scoti is right tt11 are timeless. Danny Ewing

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 09-22-2006, 07:43 AM

Thanks for this post wink_tim I've been looking for a decent price on these for months now. I think I will order them from ebay since I don't have a local discount tire . 18x8 & 20x10 thats me.

wink_tim · 10-13-2006, 11:05 PM

Well, I got them. What do you think?

timcos · 10-13-2006, 11:08 PM

I have always loved those type of wheels.

They make your fine looking truck even cooler.

see ten · 10-13-2006, 11:47 PM

Yeppers! That's why everyone who can afford em runs em! They look awesome! Now get in there and change that sig!

SCOTI · 10-13-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wink_tim

Well, I got them. What do you think?

They look great! How's the backspacing working for you? I was worried the 5" BS w/a 10" wheel would require a little mini-tubbin' to fit.

redhead69 · 10-13-2006, 11:59 PM

That look is priceless!! sweet ride

WTB3 · 10-14-2006, 12:00 AM

yeah ive noticed everyone has them too, they look really awesome, I have them

action · 10-14-2006, 12:27 AM

good looking truck.
Jack

Alvin · 10-14-2006, 12:56 AM

Oh wow, that looks great!

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 10-14-2006, 07:47 AM

That looks great. Mine are on order. What size tires are you running?

jkade · 10-14-2006, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by wink_tim

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ameri...29855282QQrdZ1

I know everybody has them, but I can't find a wheel I like better than Torq Thrust II's. Where is the best place to buy them? I don't know if I can do better than this E-bay auction I had the seller set up. I'm looking into 18x8's and 20x10's. Opinions Please.

That is a almost as cheap as I got my set of 20's. That is a deal for sure.

Jimbotronics · 10-14-2006, 08:14 AM

Sharp man! - They look good!

09-18-2006, 11:31 PM	#1
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	Best Deal On TTII's ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ameri...29855282QQrdZ1 I know everybody has them, but I can't find a wheel I like better than Torq Thrust II's. Where is the best place to buy them? I don't know if I can do better than this E-bay auction I had the seller set up. I'm looking into 18x8's and 20x10's. Opinions Please. __________________ 67 SWB

09-19-2006, 12:00 AM	#2
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? I have to agree with you Wink. I have looked and looked until my eyes bled and even though I see them on quite a few rides and have heard some people basically say "anyone can slap a set of torques on a truck and call it custom" I REALLY like them. That being said I have looked here and there and the BEST price I have found, other than craigslist jewels, are on Ebay. Im getting a set of 17s for about $850 and anywhere else they go for around $1,200!! __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads

09-19-2006, 12:28 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? Man.... I've seen you all over 66 the last month (@ least once every weekend!). That's actually a decent price on those wheels & the offsets are right. If the feedback is a true indication, it seems as though he's a reputable dealer. They will look good & will still look good years down the road when current designs are 'old'. Remember Boyds first designs on his billet offerings? How outdated do they look today? Not the TorqThrust. In Thrust We Trust. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-19-2006, 04:25 AM	#4
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,173	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? Another thing to consider is that in 3 years a replacement wheel will be available if you happen to mess one up. Too many companies stop manufacturing wheel styles and if one gets bent up, only option is to find a used one. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

09-19-2006, 08:22 AM	#5
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? wink_tim, check with putter on those before you purchase, he was selling wheels on the side. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

09-19-2006, 02:22 PM	#6
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? Well, I bit the bullet. I went by Discount Tire today and told them about my E-Bay deal and they matched it within just a few bucks. Turn around on custom TTII's is about 6 weeks, so I will post up some pics then. I copied Danny Ewings tire sizes, I hope he doesn't mind. I ordered 18x8's w/ 5" B.S. wrapped in Nitto 255/55/18 and 20x10's w/ 5" B.S. , Nitto 295/50/20. I think it's gonna look Sick! __________________ 67 SWB

09-19-2006, 02:52 PM	#8
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? Holy crap!!! I just called American Racing (Harahan, LA) and got he prices on your wheel choice. 18x8 retails for $375 each 20x10 retails for $500 each (so retail is normally $1750 for that set) As per the American Racing rep, turn around time should be 3 weeks or less...so you have an additional 3 weeks in there somewhere?!?! Now, your $1239 ebay deal is a great price....but I can only assume he is having these shipped directly from American Racing. And they drop ship for FREE....so the shipping was 100% profit. The wholesale price for your setup is $1224. So the e-bay guy is making $15 on the wheels and $90 on shipping. Not knocking the seller...as he is just barely above wholesale, but he is making his money off of shipping charges. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 09-19-2006 at 02:59 PM.

09-20-2006, 02:36 AM	#13
danny ewing Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: rosehill ks Posts: 75	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? Hey Wink_tim,Dont mind at all ,hope all turns out well,I'm sure it wiil,be sure and post some pics when you get them on,Scoti is right tt11 are timeless. Danny Ewing

09-22-2006, 07:43 AM	#14
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 493	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? Thanks for this post wink_tim I've been looking for a decent price on these for months now. I think I will order them from ebay since I don't have a local discount tire . 18x8 & 20x10 thats me. __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

10-13-2006, 11:05 PM	#15
wink_tim Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 120	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? Well, I got them. What do you think? Attached Images __________________ 67 SWB

10-13-2006, 11:08 PM	#16
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? I have always loved those type of wheels. They make your fine looking truck even cooler. __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

10-13-2006, 11:47 PM	#17
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,073	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? Yeppers! That's why everyone who can afford em runs em! They look awesome! Now get in there and change that sig!

10-13-2006, 11:59 PM	#19
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10-14-2006, 12:00 AM	#20
WTB3 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 84	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? yeah ive noticed everyone has them too, they look really awesome, I have them __________________ '65 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed '71 Chevy 1/2 ton Longbed

10-14-2006, 12:27 AM	#21
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? good looking truck. Jack



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10-14-2006, 12:56 AM	#22
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? Oh wow, that looks great! __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

10-14-2006, 07:47 AM	#23
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 493	Re: Best Deal On TTII's ? That looks great. Mine are on order. What size tires are you running? __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

10-14-2006, 08:14 AM	#25
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