Probably an incredibly dumb question, but...

[72targa]

Will any of these work on our cars?

[Jens]

How could you be so STOOOPID! Just kidding, actually it's a great question.

I spoke with a district representative about these-

http://www.americanracing.com/wheels...0rim&section=V

The Torque-Thrust II Classic (series CL205). He called "Central Comand" and said that he had a listing for the 911 and gave me a reasonable price of $265 each. I never followed up on it, so I don't know if this is all reality or not. Although I was pretty psyched about the prospect.

This is the wheel that Ford used on the new Mustang Bullit.

[sithot]

Somebody hold me down. These are what the doctor ordered! Now I have to know if they have something that will work.

Tom

[pwd72s]

Originally posted by Jens
How could you be so STOOOPID! Just kidding, actually it's a great question.

I spoke with a district representative about these-

http://www.americanracing.com/wheels...0rim&section=V

The Torque-Thrust II Classic (series CL205). He called "Central Comand" and said that he had a listing for the 911 and gave me a reasonable price of $265 each. I never followed up on it, so I don't know if this is all reality or not. Although I was pretty psyched about the prospect.

This is the wheel that Ford used on the new Mustang Bullit.

Width & offset options? Will they clear the brake calipers? OMYGAWD...if so, this would be even better than hanging a pair of fuzzzzy dice while parked in a PCA "marque parking" corral...

(edit) some of you younger guys may not understand, but this was "the" wheel on many a midnight 1/4 mile street racer during the mid 1960's...and I'm talking Chevrolet, Pontiac, MOPAR, etc.

[Jens]

I need to ammend that a little. It was the Torq-Thrust II Custom Offset (Series 405). AR's web pages don't show the 911 bolt circle but I was told it was availlable.

A reality check is called for. You know, due diligence. I never followed up.

This is the wheel-

[Zeke]

Originally posted by pwd72s


(edit) some of you younger guys may not understand, but this was "the" wheel on many a midnight 1/4 mile street racer during the mid 1960's...and I'm talking Chevrolet, Pontiac, MOPAR, etc.

I didn't like it then and I still don't like it. In the mid '60's, I had Halibrands. Now, that's the business!

[Jens]

I first saw a set on a street/track prepared 356 coupe. My thoughts then were that it was a sacrilege that muscle america had crossed over to and tainted sports cars. I was driving Mini Coopers when everyone else had GTOs and Mustangs.

Now of course they look the balls to me. Fuchs are nice too though.

[Zeke]

here.

[Cornpanzer]

I would be really suprised if they are able to make the offset needed for a non flared 911. The bolt circle is one thing but I belive that with the two piece design of the TTII's that you cannot get the 4 3/4" backspacing needed to fit them on an early car. Probably would work on an SC. I could be wrong tho

For what it is worth, there is a difference in the Hot-Rod "Americans" and the Sports Racer "Americans". The Hot Rods and most musclecars used the standard straight spoke wheels that had the ridge running the length of the spoke. For the disc brake equiped Corvettes, Shelby Mustangs and Cobra's, American created the D-spoke which has the arched spokes. (similar to pictured above) The Porsche wheels came along a few years later and are easily identified by the goofy positive offset that placed the spokes all the way out toward the face of the rim.

So, the D-spokes would be a fairly accurate replica of the Aluminum Porsche wheels of the 60's if you were able to get the offset made.

[Cornpanzer]

Heres a cool car for inspiration. The wheels are original 15x7" aluminum Torque Thrusts.