I am proud to announce that in 2008 we will be bringing back the Torq Thrust T70R. In celebration of it's 40th anniversary the T70R will hit the streets again in 2 finishes, light mag gray center and polished rim or full polish. The first sizes to start rolling are 15x7 and 15x8. This wheel will be an exact replica of the original with some slight modifications on the 15x8 that allow for better fitment with a 4" backspacing.
The T70R first appeared in 1968 as a variation of the Torq Thrust. The 'R' stood for ribs which appeared around edges of the spokes. Another distinct feature was the replacement of the 5 ear cap with a CP200 pop in style hex cap. The T70R saw modest sales and had a very short lifespan. T70Rs have become very popular with the recent muscle car boom. In recent years T70Rs find their way up on ebay and fetch some good money.
I am very excited to be able to reach back into our archives at American Racing and bring back a classic that I am sure a lot of hot rod and muscle car fans will love. My goal is to expand on the initial size offerings and bring out some larger diameter T70Rs going into 2009.
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