Torque thrust IIs for 1969 Mustang?

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I would like to fit a set of 17x8 Torque thrust IIs to my 1969 Mustang Coupe. Can anybody recommend a reliable retailer for these wheels. I have to ship to the UK, so dont want to deal with any companies that dont have an established website or only deal on e-bay. Also, I notice that Eagle make a replica 211 wheel which looks identical to the torque thrust II but is cheaper- is this a better bet? Finally, if anybody out there has fitted these wheels to their 1969 Mustang, what offset do I need to keep the wheels inside the wheel arches without fender rolling and what size tyres are recomended for front and back?
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I had a set of 16 inch TT 2's sent here to Spain by Mustangs Plus ... good price and good service.

 

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Ditto the Mustangs Plus as a wheel source. I ordered my TT 2's from them - good people and they shipped quickly. They also have the Vintage 45 wheels that are a real nice look as well. Can't help you with the offset - I'm in the middle of soliciting advice on rolling my wheel wells.

 

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Try Summit; their prices are very competitive, and they offer free shipping (I don't know about to the UK, though).

Avoid National Parts Depot ($309 each...bwahahahahaha).

I got my 17x8 TT IIs for $208 each from a local vendor last week.

 

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for my 67, I got the TTIIs with 4.75" offset, and I'm running 235 45 17" Nitto NT555s all around with absolutely no clearance issues.

 

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i'm running that combo, only thing i wish i'd done different is run the 245/45 all the way around. that way i could rotate my tires corectly. these fit nicely, i got them from mustangs plus, tires from summit racing.

good luck

http://www.trinitysmustangs.com/referance.htm

 

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streetgrande69 said:

i'm running that combo, only thing i wish i'd done different is run the 245/45 all the way around. that way i could rotate my tires corectly. these fit nicely, i got them from mustangs plus, tires from summit racing.

good luck

http://www.trinitysmustangs.com/referance.htm

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I was thinking of going 235 front & 245 rear, but decided I'd rather be able to rotate them.

 

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Thanks for the help

Thanks to everyone, sounds like Mustangs plus is the place to get them from!

p.s nice to see someone else spending a fortune on their 69 Coupe!!

 

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second chance said:

Thanks to everyone, sounds like Mustangs plus is the place to get them from!

p.s nice to see someone else spending a fortune on their 69 Coupe!!

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Summit is def. worth checking out before you commit to M+.

 

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I got my vintage 45s from Mustangs Plus, they were great. I'm running 245/50 Zr16 Nittos all the way around....much better than the original hubcaps