The most iconic wheel of all time, the Torq Thrust was developed then and is still going strong over 60 years later. The simple, lightweight 5-spoke design of the Torq Thrust has been the most sought after, and imitated, wheel design ever. In fact, Hot Rod Magazine has named the American Racing Torq Thrust one of the top 20 speed parts that changed the world!
Throughout the years American Racing wheels have been involved with just about all forms of racing from drag racing, to desert racing, to Trans Am racing. In addition to the Torq Thrust, wheels like the Libre, LeMans, 200S, and Baja have all been used by winning race teams. The wheels have also become part of mainstream culture being on some of the most famous TV/Movie cars of all time. Bullitt, Dukes of Hazard, Two Lane Blacktop etc all have cars with American Racing wheels as the stars of the show.
The technology and innovation that have pushed American Racing to continually develop new and exciting products continue to this day. Magnesium wheels, which were cutting edge technology in their day, have given way to forged aluminum wheels. Stronger and lighter than cast alternatives, the American Racing Forged line is 100% made in the USA. The wheels are made of 6061 forged aluminum; hand crafted and made to order by size, style, fitment, and finish. Precision, strength and a history of performance based innovation make these wheels the ultimate compliment to the vehicle that has been meticulously thought out.