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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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traded xtra set of mesh wheels for ttII, what do ya think

I have never been a fan of the torq thrust II style rim but a member offered to trade me a set of 17's for my extra set of black mesh wheels
that needed to be refinished so I said ok(just planning to sell them anyway). I decided to mock em up on my gta and I kind of like them. Just wanted to get a few opinoins on how they look.. thanks



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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Re: traded xtra set of mesh wheels for ttII, what do ya think

They're alright, but I wouldn't stick with them as a permanent wheel. I used to really love the TTII's, but, the style just seems worn out.

Car looks good otherwise!
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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Re: traded xtra set of mesh wheels for ttII, what do ya think

While I do like the look on classic muscle cars, not so much on the thirdgens.

But your car is so nice, whatever wheels you put on it are going to look good...
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Old May 25, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Re: traded xtra set of mesh wheels for ttII, what do ya think

I see they don't stick out as far as they did with my 86. I say it looks good but I like the original look of crosslaces.
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Old May 25, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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Re: traded xtra set of mesh wheels for ttII, what do ya think

i dont like those wheels personally, but the look fine on the car. I like the crosslaces too, but they can be a issue with brakes if you want to upgrade.
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Old May 26, 2011 | 12:37 AM
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Re: traded xtra set of mesh wheels for ttII, what do ya think

Nice bird. Dig the wingless look. Hard to pull off but you made it work.
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Old May 26, 2011 | 12:57 AM
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Re: traded xtra set of mesh wheels for ttII, what do ya think

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I see they don't stick out as far as they did with my 86. I say it looks good but I like the original look of crosslaces.
I think you were dead on when you said the ground effects make a difference,,, if they werent there it would def. stick out too much
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Old May 26, 2011 | 02:33 AM
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Re: traded xtra set of mesh wheels for ttII, what do ya think

I figured it would. They stuck out about 3/4 of an inch on my 86. I know it would rub if I lowered it.

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Sadly even with the crosslaces it still sticks out a bit. We will see once I have it all back together fully. I might be interested in your 2inch drop springs. I have around a 7inch fender to tire gap right now. All that's missing is the trans, hood, front end bumper, etc.
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Old May 26, 2011 | 02:36 AM
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Re: traded xtra set of mesh wheels for ttII, what do ya think

I really like them. Stick with 'em! If not, shoot me a PM.
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Old May 26, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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Re: traded xtra set of mesh wheels for ttII, what do ya think

Originally Posted by Carlos773
I figured it would. They stuck out about 3/4 of an inch on my 86. I know it would rub if I lowered it.




Sadly even with the crosslaces it still sticks out a bit. We will see once I have it all back together fully. I might be interested in your 2inch drop springs. I have around a 7inch fender to tire gap right now. All that's missing is the trans, hood, front end bumper, etc.
thats weird, they are flush with my fender lip.... is it only on the pass side? Let me know about the springs and fans..... also Im hoping to get the probuilt tranny in after thirdgen fest so my stock 700r4 will be up for sale.
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