Vintage American Racing Torq-Thrust Custom Wheels

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This year is the 50th anniversary of American Racing Custom Wheels. American Racing vintage wheel collection consist of 27 different custom wheel designs. If you have ever been to the American Racing web site, then we are sure you noticed the distinctive vintage styling of their “Torq-Thrust” custom wheels.

American Racing’s Torq-Thrust Original Series 309 is a 1-piece painted/machined alloy custom rim that has been around for a long time. In 1956 this wheel started a trend with American hot rod and muscle car enthusiast. The original magnesium five spoke American Racing Torq-Thrust with its unique tapered curve form spoke design is considered by many to be the most famous custom wheel of all time and one that changed world of racing on the strip and the street.

However, not all of the innovative technology and attention to detail is obvious at first glance. This five spoked American Racing wheel was accepted on the drag strip by increased brake cooling and was much lighter and stronger than stock steel wheels. This “mag” wheel, as they were called in the 1960s, went from the strip to the streets and started the custom wheel trend of the 1960s and 1970s. A set of genuine Torq-Thrusts custom wheels are very collectible even today.

Different designs have evolved over the years and American Racing still offers the “Torq-Thrust Original” along with the Torq-Thrust D (1-piece alloy) and Torq-Thrust II (2-piece alloy) plus a Torq-Thrust ST for trucks and SUV’s. All the Torq-Thrust rims provide a wider track, lower stance and sleeker more aerodynamic looking style to your car, truck or SUV. American Racing has what it takes to sustain their dominant position in the custom wheel industry for another 50 years.

By: Steven Farber

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Steve Farber is an author and web site publisher on custom wheels including American Racing Custom Wheels. Read articles and reviews on the top 60 custom wheel manufactures in the market today at http://www.custom-wheels-n-rims.com and http://www.just-spinner-rims.com



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Custom Wheels, Choosing the Right Wheel for Your Ride!

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Everyone notices a nice car with custom wheels. There are currently over 1000 different companies offering custom wheels and it can get very confusing trying to make a decision. To top it all off you have to decide on tire diameter, tire width, rim diameter and rim width are all important factors.

Budget plays a big part in the decision as wheel prices vary in cost and quality. Steel, chrome, aluminum etc Going to a wheel website from a Google search will allow different wheels and pictures of them but first you need to know what your sizing will be and what your vehicle limitations are. Seeing a few pictures of your specific model car or truck with a set of wheels and tires fitted the way you like can help. Try getting in touch with the owner if the sizes are not listed as this will free up your time and allow you to make a decision much quicker.

Once you know the sizes that look and or actually fit your Car Restoration project you can select wheels that will fit your vehicle. It is time consuming for that just right look but if you drop off your car and simply tell the tire place to put the best they can on it chances are they will not make a good decision. It costs a lot of money so you need to be sure.

On the Auto Restoration projects we build we always use an offset tool available from Summit racing to check fit and clearance before hand thus eliminating the need to send wheels and tires back with restock charges. Some wheels are not even returnable.

Most MFG have offset charts for you to follow and this helps tremendously. So have fun and hunt down that just right wheel today.

Happy Hunting.

By: Jeff S Lilly

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Classic Designs – Foose Wheels For Your Car

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There is no match in quality to Foose Wheels. They are known for their striking designs and use of the highest quality materials. Car enthusiasts of all types will desire these wheels above all others. Let’s check out some of the qualities that make Foose wheels truly stand alone.

Each wheel is inspired by the designs of the classics. There are two broad categories of originals and classics. The originals are striking, straightforward designs for the most beautiful of cars. The classics follow the designs of classic roadsters and hot rods. In addition, the hottest in new wheels are available for your current vehicle.

The originals and classics come in multi-piece, two, and one piece wheels. The multi-piece wheels come divided into two or three piece designs, bolting in the center. The two piece wheels have a center welded to the rim and are available in a polished aluminum finish. The one piece wheels have been cast and are available in multiple finishes from shiny metal to black oxide. The multi-piece designs are also available in polished, chrome, and custom finishes. The variety in designs creates the ultimate custom fit for any car.

Foose wheels can also be matched and painted to the color of your vehicle. Many owners have ordered wheels in colors that include hot pink, neon green, bright orange, and lemon yellow. All these choices depend on your taste and wallet. The range for customizing is expansive. For many, their car is their baby, an expression of their personality, not just a means of transportation.

All Foose wheels are available in numerous tire sizes. If you have any concerns, their website will direct you to the list of available tire sizes for each design. Whether you are looking for a match to your truck, SUV, or car, you will find a wheel that’s right for you. When one is spoiled for choice, it would be difficult to not find your perfect match.

These wheels are the result of many years in the business of building hot rods and automotive design. Foose wheels are seen as the perfect pairing to creating beautiful cars. They are prized for their enhancement of a person’s vehicle. It’s hard to say if the wheels complete a beautiful car or if the beautiful car completes the wheels. Most would argue you can’t separate one from the other once they’ve been matched so perfectly.

If you attend a car show you can see the vast range of cars that can sit atop these wheels. They can be seen on modern vehicles, concept and award winning cars, and vintage roadsters. The wheels may not be the first thing to grab your attention, but once they do, it is undeniable that the pairing is like that of a good wine and a great meal. Once they are together, you can’t imagine it any other way.

By: Ben Pate

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Driving a vehicle with Foose wheels will get you noticed. Ignoring them is impossible. Owners adore them, and you will probably never see one with a scratch or with dirt on it. Once you’ve bought a set, you’ll probably never go back to plain factory wheels again. These perfectly crafted custom wheels have become an inherent part of car culture. Whether your taste goes to modern or vintage, you will find a set of Foose wheels. These classic designs are here to stay and will never go out of style.



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