Recently bought a set of the American Racing "Torque Thrust D" wheels for my 1970 Mach 1 from a mustang shop in my area. I went with 15X7 for front and 15X8 1/2 for the rear - with 225mm front tires and 245s in the rear.
I assumed that the wheels would have the correct back spacing (4 1/2) because it was a mustang vendor, for a mustang etc. but I believe what they sold me was the standard wheel which has a 3 3/4 back space. The rear tires stick out too far, just don't look right and rub on large bumps.
I see that you can buy the Torque Thrusts wheels with a custom back space
http://www.wheelsforless.com/search_result.asp?Product_ID=2055800 - I guess that is what I'll have to do...
A couple questions...
Any one else running these wheels on a '69 or '70 - did you spring for the "custom" wheels?
How do I measure the back space on the wheels I have and will a 4 1/2 inch back space definitely work with these tires?
Any help appreciated....
I assumed that the wheels would have the correct back spacing (4 1/2) because it was a mustang vendor, for a mustang etc. but I believe what they sold me was the standard wheel which has a 3 3/4 back space. The rear tires stick out too far, just don't look right and rub on large bumps.
I see that you can buy the Torque Thrusts wheels with a custom back space
http://www.wheelsforless.com/search_result.asp?Product_ID=2055800 - I guess that is what I'll have to do...
A couple questions...
Any one else running these wheels on a '69 or '70 - did you spring for the "custom" wheels?
How do I measure the back space on the wheels I have and will a 4 1/2 inch back space definitely work with these tires?
Any help appreciated....