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ucmydust68 · 11-02-2003, 03:57 PM

ok i ordered boyds but decided the next day that i didnt want them so i canceled. i really want torq thrust d's(gray centers) but i want them in an 18x8 and 18x10. the problem is i cant find that size, does anyone know where i can get them? thanks

Tx Firefighter · 11-02-2003, 07:14 PM

My solution is not for the faint of heart. Buy the right size Torque Thrust IIs and paint the centers of them grey. I'd be scared myself, but if you have the guts, you'll be a hero.

In my opinion, nothing looks better than the grey centered torque thrusts.

SCOTI · 11-03-2003, 12:42 AM

They make the 'grey' center TT's in 18x8 & 18x10 but they are not considered 'standard' sizing.... they're 'custom' according to AR. Go to the american racing website & look around.

ucmydust68 · 11-03-2003, 09:36 AM

i went and i looked around and i found them and i want them but there is no contact info, well you can snail mail em, but i want to call.

i hate computers

ucmydust68 · 11-03-2003, 09:36 AM

oh yeah, thanks scoti!!

**N2TRUX** · 11-03-2003, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ucmydust68
i went and i looked around and i found them and i want them but there is no contact info, well you can snail mail em, but i want to call. i hate computers

You just gotta slow down and look around...

Online:
info@americanracing.com

ucmydust68 · 11-03-2003, 09:59 AM

i have emailed them a few times in the past few months but no reply. i was looking for a phone number, but ill try the email again, thanks!!

**N2TRUX** · 11-03-2003, 11:12 AM

Your best bet is to talk to your local A.R. dealer. They will have a hotline number, and can get the answers you want.

**N2TRUX** · 11-03-2003, 11:17 AM

I don't know what color your truck is, but here's another option. This is new to the Vintage series of wheels. It's just gettin on the streets, and looks so sweet on the right color. It's not for the conservative though. You gotta step outside the box to own a set of these...

**N2TRUX** · 11-03-2003, 11:19 AM

Oh yeah, it comes in polished too, but it's not quit as retro looking...

7T7 · 11-03-2003, 05:37 PM

You’re talking about the CL205?
It’s in the "E-SHOP" section of their web site.
They don’t list the 18’s but they have them.
Call Skip at 303-857-9292 (CRE sport marketing) he’ll tell you all abut them.
If you have a NTB in your area they can get them also.
Just tell them to look in the very back of their American Racing book.
Scoring a set of 18 and 20’s for my 77, so I have been reaching them heavily.

Check this site out
http://www.wheelsforless.com/american_racing.asp

ucmydust68 · 11-03-2003, 07:33 PM

i really dig those wheels, my truck will be white or silver, i havent put the body back on yet, but i dont think those wheels will show off my brakes and crap that i spent so much time on. i wish i had a pic of them on a bagged 67

**N2TRUX** · 11-03-2003, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ucmydust68
i really dig those wheels, my truck will be white or silver, i havent put the body back on yet, but i dont think those wheels will show off my brakes and crap that i spent so much time on. i wish i had a pic of them on a bagged 67

They may not show off your detailed calipers, but they would be the shiznits on a white or silver (my vote) truck. Just the thought of that combo makes my willie wiggle...

ucmydust68 · 11-03-2003, 08:00 PM

im almost convinced, i just need to see a picture...........and a price..

brad2 · 11-04-2003, 09:14 AM

Contact your local Sears. You'll be suprised......they are the largest AR retailer in the US.

darcane · 11-04-2003, 06:06 PM

Yep, it's the CL205 you're looking for.

I recently got a set of 18x8 CL205s for my '68 that I still haven't gotten installed yet (doing a lot of other stuff on it at the same time). I got them through www.wheelsforless.com. Here's a pic of one of the wheels:

7T7 · 11-04-2003, 06:25 PM

darcane

The guys at American Racing said that they have been slow lately and the delivery time is about 3 weeks.
How long did it take to get your wheels in?

darcane · 11-04-2003, 10:01 PM

I was quoted 6-8 weeks through wheelsforless.com from the day I ordered. They arrived in three weeks. That was plenty quick for me.

11-02-2003, 03:57 PM	#1
ucmydust68 fuel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: belton mo Posts: 371	need advice on wheels ok i ordered boyds but decided the next day that i didnt want them so i canceled. i really want torq thrust d's(gray centers) but i want them in an 18x8 and 18x10. the problem is i cant find that size, does anyone know where i can get them? thanks

11-02-2003, 07:14 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	My solution is not for the faint of heart. Buy the right size Torque Thrust IIs and paint the centers of them grey. I'd be scared myself, but if you have the guts, you'll be a hero. In my opinion, nothing looks better than the grey centered torque thrusts. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-03-2003, 12:42 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,082	They make the 'grey' center TT's in 18x8 & 18x10 but they are not considered 'standard' sizing.... they're 'custom' according to AR. Go to the american racing website & look around. __________________ 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.*

11-04-2003, 09:14 AM	#15
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	Contact your local Sears. You'll be suprised......they are the largest AR retailer in the US. __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

11-04-2003, 06:06 PM	#16
darcane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 414	Yep, it's the CL205 you're looking for. I recently got a set of 18x8 CL205s for my '68 that I still haven't gotten installed yet (doing a lot of other stuff on it at the same time). I got them through www.wheelsforless.com. Here's a pic of one of the wheels: Attached Images __________________ *Mike Lackey* '68 C10

11-03-2003, 09:36 AM	#4
ucmydust68 fuel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: belton mo Posts: 371	i went and i looked around and i found them and i want them but there is no contact info, well you can snail mail em, but i want to call. i hate computers

11-03-2003, 09:59 AM	#7
ucmydust68 fuel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: belton mo Posts: 371	i have emailed them a few times in the past few months but no reply. i was looking for a phone number, but ill try the email again, thanks!!

11-03-2003, 11:12 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Your best bet is to talk to your local A.R. dealer. They will have a hotline number, and can get the answers you want.

11-03-2003, 11:17 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	I don't know what color your truck is, but here's another option. This is new to the Vintage series of wheels. It's just gettin on the streets, and looks so sweet on the right color. It's not for the conservative though. You gotta step outside the box to own a set of these...

11-03-2003, 11:19 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Oh yeah, it comes in polished too, but it's not quit as retro looking...

11-03-2003, 05:37 PM	#11
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	You’re talking about the CL205? It’s in the "E-SHOP" section of their web site. They don’t list the 18’s but they have them. Call Skip at 303-857-9292 (CRE sport marketing) he’ll tell you all abut them. If you have a NTB in your area they can get them also. Just tell them to look in the very back of their American Racing book. Scoring a set of 18 and 20’s for my 77, so I have been reaching them heavily. Check this site out http://www.wheelsforless.com/american_racing.asp

11-03-2003, 07:33 PM	#12
ucmydust68 fuel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: belton mo Posts: 371	i really dig those wheels, my truck will be white or silver, i havent put the body back on yet, but i dont think those wheels will show off my brakes and crap that i spent so much time on. i wish i had a pic of them on a bagged 67

11-03-2003, 08:00 PM	#14
ucmydust68 fuel Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: belton mo Posts: 371	im almost convinced, i just need to see a picture...........and a price..

11-04-2003, 06:25 PM	#17
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	darcane The guys at American Racing said that they have been slow lately and the delivery time is about 3 weeks. How long did it take to get your wheels in?

11-04-2003, 10:01 PM	#18
darcane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 414	I was quoted 6-8 weeks through wheelsforless.com from the day I ordered. They arrived in three weeks. That was plenty quick for me. __________________ *Mike Lackey* '68 C10



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