Wheel brand
Fast HD
Fast HD is the truck and SUV division of Fastco Canada, a Quebec-based alloy wheel manufacturer established in Vaudreuil-Dorion. The brand designs cast aluminum wheels…
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History, reputation and uses
Fast HD is a line of alloy wheels developed by Fastco Canada, a family-owned company founded in 1989 by Glenn Chaplin and based in Vaudreuil-Dorion, a suburb of Montreal. Fastco operates a manufacturing and distribution facility of roughly 75,000 sq. ft. that serves both original-equipment (OEM) wheel production and its own in-house brands, including Fast Wheels (performance alloys), Fast EV (electric vehicles), the luxury brand Braelin, and Fast HD, dedicated to trucks and SUVs. In 2023, Fastco was acquired by Groupe Touchette, one of the largest tire and wheel distributors in Canada, which strengthened its distribution network. Fast HD sets itself apart from the passenger lineup by targeting pickups specifically (Silverado, Sierra, F-150 and Super Duty, Ram 1500/2500/3500), full-size SUVs, and modified or lifted vehicles. The catalog includes more than fifteen active models covering a wide range of bolt patterns (6x139.7, 6x135, 8x165.1, 8x170, and others), diameters from 17 to 22 inches, and offsets suited to truck applications, including negative offsets for a more aggressive look and increased clearance. Manufacturing relies on gravity casting, a proven process that produces durable, cost-effective wheels. Fastco states that it monitors every stage of production and subjects its wheels to certification testing before finishing. Fast HD's reputation rests on strong value for the money, broad coverage of North American fitments, and a convenient local presence for Canadian retailers and consumers, rather than on premium technologies such as flow-forming or forging.
Recommended use: Recommended use: Fast HD targets full-size pickups (1500, 2500, 3500), heavy-duty SUVs, and vehicles used for utility, towing, or light to moderate off-road duty. The 6- and 8-lug models suit single-wheel applications; certain negative-offset styles are aimed at lifted trucks or those running wider tires. The lineup sits in the aftermarket rather than original equipment, serving as a stylish and affordable alternative to factory wheels. For serious off-road use or extreme loads, the exact load rating and bolt pattern must be validated by application.
Technologies and manufacturing: Technology and manufacturing: Fast HD wheels are produced by gravity casting, in which molten aluminum is poured into a mold and gravity helps distribute it, resulting in a durable one-piece wheel at a controlled cost. This process is heavier than flow-forming or forging, but it provides adequate strength for truck use at an accessible price. Fastco states that it controls every stage of manufacturing and performs certification testing before finishing. Common finishes include gloss black, satin gunmetal with a black lip, and machined versions. Validate the load rating, bolt pattern, center bore, and offset based on the vehicle and the towing application.
Key takeaways
- Complément truck de Fastco.
- Pertinent pour pick-up et ensembles hiver robustes.
Strengths
- Canadian manufacturer and distributor (Fastco, Groupe Touchette): local availability and support in Quebec.
- Broad coverage of North American truck and SUV fitments (6- and 8-lug).
- Durable gravity-cast construction at an affordable price.
- Load ratings suited to 1500 through 3500 pickups.
- Bold styling and varied finishes (black, gunmetal, machined).
Points to check
- Gravity casting is heavier than flow-forming or forging.
- Mid-range positioning, not a premium or racing brand.
- Availability of sizes and offsets varies by application.
- Finishes should be evaluated against winter salt and calcium corrosion.
- Specific certifications (JWL/VIA) are not clearly documented publicly.
Models & families
Fast HD wheel models
HD Series refers to Fast HD's family of truck and SUV wheels rather than a single model: it's the name under which the rugged designs (such as the Menace) intended for full-size pickups and utility vehicles are grouped. They all share the same philosophy: gravity-cast aluminum monobloc construction, North American 6- and 8-lug fitments, typical diameters of 17 to 22 inches and load ratings sized for trucks. The lineup covers various styles and finishes (gloss black, satin gunmetal, machined versions) to meet the looks sought on modern trucks, lifted or not. Positioned in the mid-range aftermarket, the HD Series banks on durability, fitment availability and price rather than lightweight processes like flow-forming. In Quebec, choose the model according to your vehicle's exact bolt pattern, offset, center bore and load rating, and plan on finish maintenance against winter salt and calcium.
View the model profile Mammoth hiver/direct-fitThe Mammoth is a model in the Fast HD lineup designed for muscular-looking trucks and SUVs. It's produced in gravity-cast monobloc aluminum, ensuring ruggedness at a controlled cost for pickup applications. Its bold spoke design and evocative name make it suited to full-size vehicles, including lifted ones or those fitted with wider tires. This type of wheel comes in diameters of about 17 to 20 inches, in 6- and 8-lug configurations (bolt patterns like 6x139.7, 8x165.1 or 8x170 depending on the application) and with offsets that are sometimes negative for an aggressive look and increased clearance. The matte black or machined finish reinforces the off-road appearance. Like the entire HD segment, the Mammoth favors durability and price over lightweight construction. In Quebec, validate the precise bolt pattern, center bore, the load rating needed for towing and brake clearance; a dark finish requires regular anti-salt maintenance in winter.
View the model profile Menace hiver/direct-fitThe Menace is one of Fast HD's flagship models for trucks and SUVs, recognizable by its eight split-spoke design and conical seat. It's made of gravity-cast aluminum, making it a rugged monobloc wheel at an accessible price. It's typically found in 17 to 20 inch diameters, widths around 8 to 9 inches, with common 6-lug bolt patterns (6x139.7, 6x135, 6x120) and varied offsets, including low or negative values for a more aggressive look. Finishes include gloss black, satin gunmetal with a black lip, satin black with a machined lip and satin bronze with a black lip. With load ratings approaching 3,600 lb depending on size, the Menace suits 1500-series pickups and full-size SUVs, including mildly lifted ones. In Quebec, verify the exact bolt pattern, center bore, brake clearance and TPMS compatibility; its black or gunmetal finish requires regular maintenance against road salt and calcium in winter.
View the model profile Revolver couléeThe Revolver is a truck/SUV model from Fast HD built in gravity-cast monobloc aluminum. Its design generally combines split spokes and simulated bolt accents (faux bead lock) around the lip, for an assertive off-road style, often in a gloss black finish with machined accents under a durable clearcoat. It comes in diameters around 17 to 20 inches, in widths of about 9 inches, with 6- and 8-lug bolt patterns suited to North American pickups and offsets including negative values (for example -6 mm) for an aggressive look and better clearance for large tires. The Revolver targets truck and SUV owners looking for a rugged, stylish wheel at an accessible price, without the cost of forged or flow-formed construction. For installation in Quebec, confirm the exact bolt pattern, center bore, required load rating, caliper clearance and TPMS compatibility; plan on finish maintenance against salt and calcium during the winter season.
View the model profile Switch HD couléeThe Switch HD is a truck/SUV model in the Fast HD lineup, built from gravity-cast monobloc alloy. Its design emphasizes thick, utilitarian-looking spokes in the spirit of modern truck wheels. It generally comes in 17 to 20 inch diameters and widths of about 7 to 8.5 inches, with 6-lug bolt patterns suited to North American pickups and SUVs and offsets chosen to fill the wheel well well. Like the rest of the HD lineup, it aims for good value rather than premium lightweight construction, and is intended for owners who want a rugged look without the cost of a forged wheel. For an installation in Quebec, confirm the precise bolt pattern, center bore (and the need for centering rings), the load rating required for towing, caliper clearance and TPMS compatibility. A dedicated winter set with anti-salt maintenance extends the life of the finish.
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What to confirm for a compatible wheel
fitment
Point technique à valider selon le véhicule, l'usage, la dimension et les recommandations du fabricant.
entraxe
Le bolt pattern doit correspondre exactement au moyeu du véhicule. Une approximation rend la roue incompatible.
offset
Le déport détermine la position de la roue vers l'intérieur ou l'extérieur et influence le dégagement des ailes et des freins.
alésage central
Le center bore doit être compatible avec le moyeu ou corrigé avec des bagues de centrage adaptées.
indice de charge
La jante doit supporter la charge du véhicule, surtout pour VUS, camionnettes, remorques et usages commerciaux.
TPMS
Point technique à valider selon le véhicule, l'usage, la dimension et les recommandations du fabricant.