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Hi all, thanks for allowing me to join the forum. Just purchased a 1974 Toronado with a few engine problems! Car is very nice though and appears to have 50,000 miles. Still has the Sears Roadhandler tires that the tire warranty card shows were installed in 1980 when the car had 34,420 miles. Hello '74 Toronado!
It's always good to have more Toronado representation here - glad you found us!
Since you mentioned tires, here's a little-know fact when it comes to dismounting/mounting tires on Toronados* through 1978 (not sure about newer than that).
Because of the huge offset of these wheels, they are a 'reverse drop center.' That means the tire MUST be removed from the BACKSIDE of the wheel.
Tire Rack has a great explanation if you want more info:
*The exception to this is the early wheels that use a conventional valve stem. Those wheels are not reverse drop center.
The reverse drop center wheels use the unconventional brass valve stem retained by a nut, on the inside of the wheel, similar to truck valve stems.
Last edited by Toro X6; January 26th, 2022 at 07:42 PM.
Reason: updated info
January 26th, 2022, 02:59 PM
