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70vette:
--- Quote from: wabco40 on April 30, 2013, 03:41:21 PM ---So what are you saying, your supplier didn't send TT2's but said they where?
My TT2's are a two piece rim and I had them weld in the centers to the backspace I required. They are also available as a one piece rim with set offsets and backspaces.
I think the TTD is only available as a one piece rim so you could only use off the shelf sizes. American Racings website have the TTD listed in 15x8 with a 0mm offset. This would put the backspace at 4", right where you want to be. Even if the rim measures 8.5" wide including the lip of the rim then 0mm offset would still only be 4.25" backspace.
As for caliper clearance with the TTD rim it looks like one of the VN105 d Torq Thrust D has curved spokes at the rear and the other straight. Might be best to deal with American Racing direct instead of your supplier.
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No he sent the TT2's but with a 4.5" back space and the VN105's in the wrong size. :thumbdown:
Pain in the butt when you have to drive about 1 hour to the wheel shop and then find out they don't fit..... Twice!!!! :notfair:
Anyway, I just got an email back from American Racing and they suggest a 16" in the VN105. If that's the case I may go to a 17" TT2 rim like yours wabco40.
I sent a reply back asking about the two VN105 rims (Grey & Black) what the difference is and a couple of other questions about fitment.
I will let you know what they come back with.
It looks like if i have to go to a different size rim then I may have some 255x60x15 tyres to offload, not 10 klm's old.
70vette:
Got a reply from American Racing today.
The two wheels on their website with part no VN105 are both the same rim just offered in different finishes. "Just an optical illusion" they say.
If I want to fit the vn105 rim the 15" is not a suggested fit for a C3 corvette. As in my previous post I have to go to a 16"
Any thing less than a 4" backspace in a VN105 the wheel may protrude past the bodywork with the 255x60x15 tyres.
If I want to go larger than 16", I have to go the Torque Thrust 2 VN405 or a VNCL205 2 piece rim which is essentially the same rim as the VN405 just with painted spokes to mimic the old stye rims.
This is starting to sound expensive :huh: I'm trying not to buy another set of tyres. :grr:
Any suggestions, willing to listen :feedback:
wabco40:
--- Quote from: 70vette on May 02, 2013, 10:36:42 PM ---Got a reply from American Racing today.
The two wheels on their website with part no VN105 are both the same rim just offered in different finishes. "Just an optical illusion" they say.
If I want to fit the vn105 rim the 15" is not a suggested fit for a C3 corvette. As in my previous post I have to go to a 16"
Any thing less than a 4" backspace in a VN105 the wheel may protrude past the bodywork with the 255x60x15 tyres.
If I want to go larger than 16", I have to go the Torque Thrust 2 VN405 or a VNCL205 2 piece rim which is essentially the same rim as the VN405 just with painted spokes to mimic the old stye rims.
This is starting to sound expensive :huh: I'm trying not to buy another set of tyres. :grr:
Any suggestions, willing to listen :feedback:
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The first picture I posted and the one below are a TT2 15 x 8, 2 piece rim with 4" bs. Its the same size a the standard 15x 8 rally. The tyre is a 255x60x15. They fit good and its the wheel/tyre combination I used to get the car licenced.
If American Racing can do the TT2 with painted spokes then that may be the way to go. At least you know they will fit and you could use your tyres.
I also have a 17x8 and 18x9.5 TT2's fitted with Nitto NT555 tyres. I purchased these from a US dealer for less then 2 grand and had them shipped out with Fedex. I saved about $1500 on what I was quoted by an Australian supplier and would have saved quite a bit more if I had them shipped in a container.
I will probably get hammered down for not buying local but once you know what size and style rim your after it dosn't hurt to get prices from US suppliers.
70vette:
--- Quote from: wabco40 on May 03, 2013, 07:51:56 AM ---
The first picture I posted and the one below are a TT2 15 x 8, 2 piece rim with 4" bs. Its the same size a the standard 15x 8 rally. The tyre is a 255x60x15. They fit good and its the wheel/tyre combination I used to get the car licenced.
If American Racing can do the TT2 with painted spokes then that may be the way to go. At least you know they will fit and you could use your tyres.
I also have a 17x8 and 18x9.5 TT2's fitted with Nitto NT555 tyres. I purchased these from a US dealer for less then 2 grand and had them shipped out with Fedex. I saved about $1500 on what I was quoted by an Australian supplier and would have saved quite a bit more if I had them shipped in a container.
I will probably get hammered down for not buying local but once you know what size and style rim your after it dosn't hurt to get prices from US suppliers.
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After looking at the picture of your car I think you may have helped me make my mind up.
Might get a quote for the 17" wheels and tyres but I think the 15" Torque Thrust 2 might be the goseeing that I already have the tyres.
The TT2 rim with the painted spokes has P/No VNCL205 im not sure how available it is here.
Judging by the dramas the supplier has put us through it's probably not that available. :coocoo:
I wouldn't worry to much aout buying overseas, it is a world economy these days and if they want your business they should adjust there prices accordingly. I saved nearly 50% on the price of some parts that I tried to purchase here in NSW off a number of outlets but purchased the same parts retail from the US at a greatly reduced price, even with the shipping added. The saving amounted to app $1300. The saving was a lot more when the exchange rate was applied. Better in my pocket than in somebody else.
Just one more question wabco40, how hard are they to keep clean and polished?
Thanks for the input guys. :cheers:
I'll let you know how I get on.
wabco40:
--- Quote from: 70vette on May 03, 2013, 10:09:03 AM ---
Just one more question wabco40, how hard are they to keep clean and polished?
Thanks for the input guys. :cheers:
I'll let you know how I get on.
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I just wash and use Mothers aluminum polish on them and they look as good as new :thumb:
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