American Racing

Ansen Sprint is a family of American Racing wheels to be documented according to the sizes, bolt patterns, offsets, and finishes available in the official catalog. It should be linked to the site's vehicle, size, and use filters.

The AR172 Baja is one of American Racing's most popular modern wheels, geared toward trucks, SUVs, and 4x4s. Of one-piece cast-aluminum construction, it features a rugged eight-spoke off-road-inspired design. It is generally offered in 15, 16, and 17-inch diameters, with a wide choice of bolt patterns (5, 6, and 8 lug) and offsets, and a high load rating (on the order of 1,270 kg / 2,800 lb per wheel depending on the part number), making it compatible with many full-size trucks. Common finishes include satin black and polished. Its classic truck-wheel look makes it a widespread choice for a utilitarian or retro style. In Quebec, it is a relevant candidate as a dedicated winter wheel: satin black hides the assaults of salt and calcium better than polished finishes, and the 15 to 17-inch format leaves room for high-sidewall tires. Always verify your vehicle's bolt pattern, offset, and brake clearance.

The AR23 is a modern American Racing wheel with an understated, versatile style. Of one-piece cast-aluminum construction, it adopts a clean design (often with multiple thin spokes or retro-style spokes) that suits cars as well as light trucks and SUVs, depending on the bolt pattern. It is positioned as an affordable, discreet option for those who want to replace factory wheels or fit a second set without seeking an aggressive look. Like the rest of the lineup, it is offered in several diameters, bolt patterns, and offsets, with classic finishes (silver, machined, polished). Its value for money and availability make it a practical choice for everyday street use. In Quebec, an AR23 in a machined or silver finish can serve as a seasonal wheel; as always, verify your vehicle's load rating, center bore, and brake clearance, and favor a durable finish if the wheel is exposed to salt in winter.

AR61 Outlaw is a significant family to link to the American Racing wheel catalog once sizes and stock become available.

AR62 Outlaw II is a significant family to link to the American Racing wheel catalog once sizes and stock become available.

AR767 Steel is a significant family to link to the American Racing wheel catalog once sizes and stock become available.

AR893 Mainline is a significant family to link to the American Racing wheel catalog once sizes and stock become available.

The Groove (VN514 in the Vintage series) is a retro-modern-looking wheel inspired by the concave, ribbed designs of the 1970s, with recessed spokes (the famous grooves) that give it relief and depth. Of one-piece cast-aluminum construction, it is aimed at restomod and hot rod enthusiasts who want a classic but assertive style, midway between a period wheel and a contemporary aesthetic. It is offered in several refined finishes, such as anthracite or milled gloss black with a diamond-cut lip, and in various diameters and bolt patterns suited to muscle cars and custom vehicles. Its audience is those seeking more modern character than the Torq Thrust while staying within the American Racing universe. In Quebec, it is a summer street styling choice; the diamond-cut lips and milled finishes require regular maintenance against salt-induced corrosion.

Outlaw II is a family of American Racing wheels still to be documented according to the sizes, bolt patterns, offsets, and finishes available in the official catalog. It needs to be linked to the site's vehicle, dimension, and use-case filters.

The Rally (VN506 in the Vintage series) revives the style of the period rally wheels popularized on American muscle cars and pony cars of the 1960s and 1970s. Its characteristic design, with its slots or round openings around a center dressed with a chrome cap and a trim ring, directly evokes the factory wheels of that era. Of one-piece cast-aluminum construction, it targets the faithful restoration of Mustangs, Camaros, Chevelles, Chargers, and other classics where this look is expected. It is offered in several diameters and bolt patterns matching period vehicles, generally in a silver or painted finish with chrome trim. It is above all a heritage styling wheel, not a modern performance wheel. In Quebec, it is mainly suited to collector vehicles brought out in summer; its finish and chrome trim cope poorly with salt, making it a poor fit for heavy winter use.

Salt Flat is a family of American Racing wheels still to be documented according to the sizes, bolt patterns, offsets, and finishes available in the official catalog. It needs to be linked to the site's vehicle, dimension, and use-case filters.

The Torq Thrust is American Racing's founding model and one of the most iconic wheel designs in automotive history. Designed in the late 1950s first in cast magnesium for drag racing, then named in 1960, it is distinguished by its five curved spokes (parabolic contour) engineered to cool the brakes and reduce weight. Today the name covers an entire lineage: the period Torq Thrust D and modern one-piece cast-aluminum versions such as the Torq Thrust II (VN series), which faithfully recreate the classic look while offering current specifications. Available in many diameters (typically 14 to 22 inches) and finishes (polished, machined gray, chrome), it is aimed above all at the restoration and restomod of muscle cars, pony cars, Tri-Five Chevys, Chevelles, Camaros, Mustangs, and classic trucks. In Quebec, it is a street styling choice; for winter, plan on careful maintenance of the polished finishes against salt, or a dedicated second set for the cold season.

Vector is a family of American Racing wheels still to be documented according to the sizes, bolt patterns, offsets, and finishes available in the official catalog. It needs to be linked to the site's vehicle, dimension, and use-case filters.

The VN Series (Vintage series) brings together modern reissues of American Racing's great classics, designed for restoration and restomod. It notably includes the Torq Thrust II (VN515), the Torq Thrust D (VN105), the Salt Flat (VN511), the Rally (VN506), and the Groove (VN514). These wheels faithfully reproduce the period designs while incorporating current specifications: one-piece cast-aluminum construction, a wide range of diameters (often 14 to 22 inches), and varied finishes (polished, gray, milled black, diamond-cut lip). The intended audience is clear: owners of muscle cars, hot rods, Tri-Five Chevys, Mustangs, Camaros, Chevelles, GTOs, and classic trucks seeking the authentic 1960s-1970s look. The series shares elements such as the five-bolt Torq Thrust center caps, interchangeable across several models. In Quebec, these wheels are above all a street styling choice; the polished finishes require careful maintenance against winter salt.

VN501 is a significant family to link to the American Racing wheel catalog once sizes and stock become available.

The VN515 Torq Thrust II is a major family to connect to the American Racing rim catalog once dimensions and stock are available.