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Default Original Yenko Torque Thrust Wheel Size/Back Spacing

Hello Everyone,

What was the size/backspacing of the Torque Thrust wheels that came on some of the '69 Yenko Camaros?. How about the tire size?

I have also seen cars with both "straight" and "curved" spokes - which are correct?

If the original style is impossible to come by, what's the most popular/closest looking replacement from American Racing Wheels?

Now that I am looking for one, I can't find a pic of an Orange Yenko with these wheels. I can find examples of every other color, but not Orange. Can anyone suggest a link to a pic?

Thanks in advance,

Keith
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Default Re: Original Yenko Torque Thrust Wheel Size/Back Spacing

Original Atlas wheels were 15X7 with a straight spoke. I had a set on a Yenko Chevelle I recently sold. I doubt if you will find a set though. The best thing to do is check all the swap meets and try and find a nice set of early American Racing wheels with the straight spoke. I am also looking for a set for my hugger orange Yenko Camaro! I think the tire size is E70X15 for camaros and the do repop these. I will try to e-mail you a picture of a Atlas wheel for reference.
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Default Re: Original Yenko Torque Thrust Wheel Size/Back Spacing

tried to send you some pics but you come as "not a known member" will try later.
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Default Re: Original Yenko Torque Thrust Wheel Size/Back Spacing

The closest looking wheel to the Yenko Wheels available today are the ones made by Team 3 www.etwheels.com , in my opinion.

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Default Re: Original Yenko Torque Thrust Wheel Size/Back Spacing

Just looked at the wheels on that website, I think the wheels in the cast version may be close! I am looking into them myself! Thanks Stefano
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Default Re: Original Yenko Torque Thrust Wheel Size/Back Spacing

Thanks for the replys.

My e-mail is [email protected], if you could send me the pic's it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again!

Keith
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