AMERICAN RACING® - VN109 TORQ THRUST ORIGINAL 1PC Polished

2 reviews|Item # 442538
$115.00 ea.   $460.00 set
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VN109 TORQ THRUST ORIGINAL 1PC Polished Wheels by AMERICAN RACING®. Torq Thrust was the wheel that created the custom wheel market. It is the wheel that all owners of the original American Muscle and Sports car desired. And it is still here, but in refined design and modern surface treatments. There is nothing like the American Racing Hot Rod Series Torq Thrust wheels when it comes getting classic American power to the pavement.

Features

  • Made from lightweight yet durable material for enhanced performance
  • 5-spoke construction for added strength
  • Attractive design to complement your ride
  • Perfectly balanced for driving comfort
  • 1-Year Warranty on Finish
  • Lifetime Warranty on Wheel Structure

American Racing is the original custom wheel company. Some say the aftermarket for light alloy wheels was created by the success of the American Racing Torq Thrust wheel. This wheel started its career on the drag strip, but soon found its way to the muscle street cars that came onto the roads in the first half of the 1960s. The Torq Thrust was designed with "tapered parabolic contour", as opposed to a semi-solid modular design, to increase brake cooling and make the wheel lighter. It has been developed over the years to accommodate disc brakes and new hub designs, but the basic style has not change. It was perfected from the very beginning.

The designs of American Racing are still being produced today, serving the market with wheels that fit American muscle and sports cars of both today and yesterday. The spoke styles of the original Torq Thrust wheels – the pointed, the round, the D-style and the daisy style of the 200S – are still with us, and there is no better way to give your vehicle true American Muscle or Sports Car character than fitting a set of American Racing Torq Thrust wheels.

Regardless of what styles or sizes you're interested in, the one thing you can depend on to come with every wheels or wheels and tires order is the best buying experience in the business. From fitment help from our in-house wheel experts to shipping packages certified by UPS, we'll take care of you and your order every step of the way. We know how much of a financial investment you're making in a set of wheels or wheels and tires, and in return we'll deliver service and product that is second to none.

CARiD ADVANTAGE
  • Dedicated Wheel ExpertsOur in-house Wheel Team is always on hand to assist you with any questions
  • Guaranteed FitmentYour new wheel and tire package will perfectly fit your car - guaranteed by CARiD
  • Wheel & Tire PackagesSave your precious time and money by ordering a complete wheel and tire set
  • Customization OptionsWhatever color you want, we can customize many of our wheels in our in-house paint facility
  • State-of-the-Art EquipmentWe use advanced Hunter® equipment to ensure damage-free mounting & accurate balancing
  • TPMS SensorsTPMS sensors purchased as part of a package are installed at no additional charge
  • Free Mounting & BalancingOrder a wheel & tire package and get professional mounting and balancing for free
  • Installation KitYour new wheels will come with all hardware needed for hassle-free installation (where applicable)

We take pride in our fitment information and don't take our fitment guarantee lightly. You can depend on the fitment advice from our professionals because they have decades of knowledge and experience to draw from. Research the brands of equipment we use and the wheel accessories we offer and you'll find they're the finest in the industry, because we want you to have the best. The combination of products and services we provide cannot be matched, especially by a local tire store.

If you are looking for truly classic custom wheels, there is no place better to go than to American Racing®, the company that invented the custom wheel! American Racing Equipment Inc. was started in 1956 by drag racer Romeo Palimedes, making magnesium rear wheels for dragsters. Their first custom wheels for road cars were introduced in the beginning of the 1960s, with the Torque Thrust, introduced in 1963 considered to be the wheel that created the custom wheel market. The Torque Thrust is one of the most copied wheels ever. American Racing is still producing the wheel, adapted to modern car hubs. American Racing has maintained its pioneering spirit all through the years, and is still leading in the segments of the custom wheel market serving racing and classic car enthusiasts. Muscle cars and American sports car, especially Corvettes, just don't look right with wheels from brands lacking the heritage of American Racing. American Racing designs and engineering features have stood the test of time. The company is confidently rolling into the future on traditional, contemporary and futuristic wheels, all carrying decades of experience, expertise and tradition. The American Racing product line is characterized by design elements borrowed from racing and by competitive strength-to-weight ratios. The wheels come in staggered fitments, modern finishes and in both classic and contemporary sizes.

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AMERICAN RACING® - VN109 TORQ THRUST ORIGINAL 1PC Polished
Beautiful wheels look great on my Firebird.
Posted by Craig (Grover Beach, CA) / January 28, 20201978 Pontiac Firebird
5 of 5
Great Wheels, Good Value, Nice Quality
AMERICAN RACING® - VN109 TORQ THRUST ORIGINAL 1PC Polished
These American Racing wheels are awesome and look just like older school Cragars for a decent price. The quality is very good and I had zero problems and will order them again. The whole CARiD team were fast, accurate, and very well packed in shipping and the price was competitive and fair. I would recommend CARiD and will use them again. Thanks, team CARiD :)
Posted by Kelly (Gladstone, MO) / December 17, 20191983 Ford LTD

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