New Torq Thrust Ms

[joex-ray]

Hey all,

Just installed my new wheels. They are American Racing Torq Thrust M Anthracite wheels. 20" x 8.5 and Avon 245/45-20 tires from www.tirerack.com. I ordered them last Wednesday at 4:30 CDT, and had them in hand Friday morning by 9:30...regular service FedEx ground. Tire Rack is fast.

I detail painted the rotor hubs and the brake calipers silver. I'm happy with that look for now. The handling is much improved, with no loss in comfort.

[bklynmag]

They go perfectly with your car. Good look!!

[FactoryD]

Those look amazing! Congrats

[Magma]

Very nice choice! They look perfect on the car!

[vinny68]

Those look great! Good choice. Are you planning on keeping those on year round or are you keeping your stockers for winter? Also, did you put them on yourself or take them somewhere?

[pir8magnum]

I got a set of those too, but in black, from tirerack also!

They are great wheels! The loss of sidewall from the stocker tires results in easier burnouts, too!

Lookin' good..I get a lot of comments on mine, they really set the car off, IMO.

[Ponch]

Best.Wheels.Ever :wink:


http://a588.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/13/l_072890aa661278a8612477a2ba3e8d63.jpg

[Arch Stanton]

Very nice. I've got the black versions myself. It's a classic old school look to be sure.

[pir8magnum]

I considered the argent finish myself but decided black on black was the way to go.

Looks great on a silver car though! Oldschool as hell!

[Leadfootluke]

Those look great (as does the car), congrats.

[hops23]

Looks great! The maggies look bad a$$ with the old school rims, I had Boyds on my old AWD.

BTW, why do you have a red mag in your avatar?

[jackiert]

Those look great! Nice work!

[32Noir]

Outstanding choice and a great look. They just look perfect to me. Every time I see a set of these, I miss my R/T. Too bad they don't clear the Brembo calipers.....

[Turf]

those sure are purty! :)

[joex-ray]

Those look great! Good choice. Are you planning on keeping those on year round or are you keeping your stockers for winter? Also, did you put them on yourself or take them somewhere?

Thx for the comments. I'm planning on running the stockers in winter. Yes, I did install them myself. Needed to take the time to detail the paint on the rotor hub and brake caliper. Joe

[joex-ray]

BTW, why do you have a red mag in your avatar?

The Inferno Magnum RT was my first one I bought new in August 04. It was purchased as my wife's car to drive. The wife still has the Magnum, though I no longer have the wife. :) It's OK...I just got my own. Haven't updated the avitar. Joe

[joex-ray]

Best.Wheels.Ever

+1. I like your modesty. :)

[DaGeezer]

Every time I look at American Torque Thrust wheels I get closer to "old schooling" mine.

Thinking of getting the matte center and having them painted Silver Steel to match the body.

[NVRDUN]

Excellent choice! The color looks great on your car.

[jhs914]

By chance did you happen to put those things on a scale before you mounted them? I'm curious as to what they weigh.

[joex-ray]

By chance did you happen to put those things on a scale before you mounted them? I'm curious as to what they weigh.

JHS. I didn't weigh them. From an earlier thread on this topic it looks like the wheel/tire combo was 62lbs, with the Avon tire spec'd at 31lbs. So 31lbs seems like a close estimate. Joe

[jhs914]

JHS. I didn't weigh them. From an earlier thread on this topic it looks like the wheel/tire combo was 62lbs, with the Avon tire spec'd at 31lbs. So 31lbs seems like a close estimate. JoeThanks.

[daveleck]

I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a set of these for my Magnum. I assume there is no issue putting the factory tire pressure sensors in there, right?

[Arch Stanton]

I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on a set of these for my Magnum. I assume there is no issue putting the factory tire pressure sensors in there, right?
Shouldn't be. I just left mine in and had new ones installed for ~$40 a piece and sold the old ones on the wheels. If you're looking to sell your old wheels with decent rubber on them it might not be worth it to have them unmounted/remounted/rebalanced just to reuse the old sensors.

[RossE]

Looking at buying the same rims for my 07 Charger. I really like the old school look. They look great on the Magnum BTW!

Is anyone running these with 255/40R20 or better? I don't think it should be a problem, but the retailer is suggesting a 245/40R20 instead. I am considering the 255's because they are cheaper and have a better tire life. More money in my pocket is a good thing :thumbs_u:

[Arch Stanton]

That's the size I have on mine and I know a lot of other people are running them too. No worries.

[2fastaz4doors]

Outstanding choice and a great look. They just look perfect to me. Every time I see a set of these, I miss my R/T. Too bad they don't clear the Brembo calipers.....


will they clear with a spacer? or is it just not going to clear no matter what?

[32Noir]

I'm pretty sure they'll fit with a 3MM spacer, but didn't want to go there. We probably need a Guinea pig to try this Care to volunteer????

[2fastaz4doors]

I'm pretty sure they'll fit with a 3MM spacer, but didn't want to go there. We probably need a Guinea pig to try this Care to volunteer????

I am on my way to have a photoshop session with a custom car shop in about an hour, I will have them p/s these on to my rides. Is it just the front that hit? or is it both ends?

thanks,
2fast

[jaak]

Classic great looks! Congrats!

[Becker]

I saw those the other day on a Mustang GT and they really looked awesome. They did have 10's in the rear and I think that would really be the dream setup for me.

[2fastaz4doors]

on the way to the shop I saw three mustangs with this style wheel. Is that a stock style for the mustang?

[Ella C SRT]

I am on my way to have a photoshop session with a custom car shop in about an hour, I will have them p/s these on to my rides. Is it just the front that hit? or is it both ends?

thanks,
2fast
You could use Jaaks car/ Foose wheels as reference. :wink:

Hey all,

Just installed my new wheels. They are American Racing Torq Thrust M Anthracite wheels. 20" x 8.5 and Avon 245/45-20 tires from www.tirerack.com (http://www.tirerack.com). I ordered them last Wednesday at 4:30 CDT, and had them in hand Friday morning by 9:30...regular service FedEx ground. Tire Rack is fast.

I detail painted the rotor hubs and the brake calipers silver. I'm happy with that look for now. The handling is much improved, with no loss in comfort.
That finish is absolutely amazing. Great choice! :thumbs_u:

[Becker]

I'm pretty sure they'll fit with a 3MM spacer, but didn't want to go there. We probably need a Guinea pig to try this Care to volunteer????I'm pretty sure I've seen these on 714 Motorsports SRT8 Superbee at the Huntington Beach M&G a few months back....

[jg]

I'm anxious to see these 20's on a Charger with a set of these 275/40-20 redlines!...
http://www.widewhitewalltires.com/2007_catalog/lo/2007_catalog_0019.jpg

[RossE]

So I went ahead and bought the Torq Thrust M's last night in Anthracite. The hard part is the month wait because they are on backorder.

You sure do see a lot of those style rims on the Mustangs, but they are going to look much better on the Charger :thumbs_u:. I'll post some pics when they finally show up!

Seeing those old red line makes me feel old. Perhaps a little too old school for me... lol

[vinny68]

So I went ahead and bought the Torq Thrust M's last night in Anthracite. The hard part is the month wait because they are on backorder.

What color Charger will these be going on? And are you ordering from Tire Rack or somewhere else?

[RossE]

They are going on a Silver Steel Charger. I am getting them from TireTrends in Canada. I didn't want to have to deal with UPS, duties, brokerage fees, exchange rate.. by buying from the US through TireRack. I ordered something from the US once and UPS and Customs killed me with all the above (UPS charged more than they had originally quoted!).
I figured I would probably save less than $100 by going with TireRack and for that $100, the headaches weren't worth going across the border.

[NJMagnumGuy]

I just got them from Ernie- in black on my black RT... looks cool with my red painted calipers... just need to paint hub black now.

[SteveRT]

I just ordered same wheel in black, should be here by Friday!

[BUTWEET]

One of my favorite wheel choices. Good matching wheel for the color of your ride. :thumbs_u:

[Calicat771]

Nice choice joex-ray

Thought I'd share a couple pics of mine too. I'm sooo pleased with these wheels. 22" x 9.5" all the way around.

http://i9.tinypic.com/61kp9c3.jpg

http://i14.tinypic.com/61v80oh.jpg

http://i11.tinypic.com/6bb9df4.jpg

[Becker]

Nice choice joex-ray

Thought I'd share a couple pics of mine too. I'm sooo pleased with these wheels. 22" x 9.5" all the way around.

http://i9.tinypic.com/61kp9c3.jpg

What size tires did you end up going with????

[Calicat771]

What size tires did you end up going with????

I went with 265/35/22 and they ride surprisingly well.

[ColeMonkey]

They go nicely on your silver mag.

[pmpala96]

Hmmm, anyone put these on a 300C?

[ICEChargerRT]

What else can I say other then, looks Sweet! I'm thinking about getting the black version for my Red (with Black trim and stickers) Daytona.