1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

[Brant H.]

I did a lot of research before I decided to purchase a set of American Torq Thrust D Wheels and radial tires to run for a while on my '67. I found a lot of information that was a bit confusing and old, so I thought that I would share my findings for anyone considering the same set up.

As you know, the choices of 15 inch radial tires are just not what they used to be. I wanted a tire that had a "nice" looking sidewall and ended up choosing the BF Goodrich Advantage TA. The size is 215/70 x 15. That size is certainly pretty big but is close to the diameter of the reproduction 7.75 x 15 tires. I chose it over a 205/75 x 15 just due to the fact that I liked this particular tire better than the others.

The wheels are American Racing Torq Thrust D Wheels in the 15 x 6 size (part number VN1055661). The car is stock ride height (327/300 - no AC), and there are no issues with clearance.

I should also mention that I chose to paint the "spokes" a darker charcoal/gray color. I don't care for the original light gray color.

I apologize for the pictures...they were taken quickly in "not the best" light.

[Keith B.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

car looks great. but I think it would look better with a set of red lines or white lines

[Dick W.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

The way Chevrolet should have built them

[Michael J.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

Wow! That looks familiar.....

[Paul D.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

I am running the exact same wheel on my '67....As for tires I am running 215/65 x 15 Falkin 512 radial....No rubbing issues and cars rides great........I purchased the wheels a few years ago.....I think now American is manuf in China.... Your car looks great.....enjoy.................P..

[Martin M.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

I have been keeping track of aftermarket wheel usage for use on a "Restomod" I am contemplating. I have never liked Torq-Thrusts, probably because when we would go to a Goodguys or NSRA event over half of the cars would be running some form of them. Now, in the last few years we seldom see a set, and most folks are running the Halibrand style, or kidney bean.

I wonder where all those Torq-Thrusts have gone?

[Michael J.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

Good question. I have had them on three different cars the last few years, and still see some on the Tri-5 Chevys at shows, but not much else. I have the same anthracite TT-Ds on my '67, shown above, but I was torn about getting some new Cragar SS types painted the same dark gray, but in 17" so I could mount Z rated radials. The Cragar also look very nice and vintage:

[Michael G.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

car looks great. but I think it would look better with a set of red lines or white lines

Oh......but the blackwall tire looks so menacing, in my case with American 200S's........

[Edward B.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

I think it is an "age of the owner" type thing. For me the Torq-Thrust wheel is the ultimate aftermarket accessory.

[Carl N.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

I like em - see avatar - re comment regarding TT's at Goodguy's ect - same goes for K/O's and Bolt On's - almost every midyear (excuse me C2!) has them - kinda boring oh well

[Michael J.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

re comment regarding TT's at Goodguy's ect - same goes for K/O's and Bolt On's - almost every midyear (excuse me C2!) has them - kinda boring oh well

+1, that is why mine goes to shows with either the TT-Ds, or the OEM Rally Wheels with white wall Goodyear Power Cushions. I have been told the latter setup is pretty boring, I just tell people that is what the tank sticker says it had originally.

[Donald O.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

car looks great. but I think it would look better with a set of red lines or white lines

I couldn't agree more

[Scott M.]

Re: 1967 with American Torq Thrust Wheels and Radial Tires

Hard to beat the look of ARs on our cars, here are some vintage 15x6 rims on my '67 with Bridgestone Pole Position 205/65/15s.

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