American Racing has made wheels since 1956, longer than any other brand we fit. It’s best known for the Torq Thrust, a design from 1963 that’s still on classic cars and hot rods today. The range now covers retro off-road wheels too. We supply and fit American Racing in Southport, for classics, muscle cars and 4WDs.
American Racing was founded in California by Romeo Palamides, a drag racing pioneer. The Torq Thrust arrived in 1963, and Hot Rod Magazine later named it one of the top 20 speed parts that changed the world. If you’re restoring a classic and want it to look period-correct, this is often where the search ends.
The brand is now part of the Wheel Pros group, alongside KMC and Fuel, and comes into Australia through Wheel Pros Australia. Most of the range is cast, with a separate American Racing Forged line made in the USA.
Classic and retro builds need the right size and look, and our American Racing customers tell us we get both right. Read what Gold Coast drivers say about us.
The AR172 Baja is the off-road answer: a simple, old-school design in 6×139.7, including wide 15×10 sizes for that retro look on an older 4WD. The ATX Series covers heavier trucks.
Older vehicles bring their own fitment challenges, like unusual bolt patterns, small brakes, narrow guards and older suspension. We measure your vehicle before ordering rather than relying on a catalogue chart that might not account for a modified or imported car.
Restoring a classic or giving an older 4WD a retro look? Call 07 5532 4599 or bring it to our Southport workshop.
American Racing is our go-to for classic style on cars and older 4WDs. We’ll match the right tyre from our tyre range and finish with wheel balancing. The other brands below cover modern performance and 4WD wheels.
Possibly, but bolt patterns and offsets on older cars vary, especially on Australian classics. Bring the car in and we’ll measure the hub, brakes and guards before ordering.
No. They’re separate brands in the same group. American Force makes heavy, forged truck wheels. American Racing is the heritage brand with the classic designs.
Most are cast. American Racing Forged is a separate premium line made in the USA.
Yes. We check stud length, wheel nut seats and brake clearance on older cars, which catalogue charts often miss.
Restoring a classic or giving an older 4WD a retro look? Call 07 5532 4599 or bring it to our Southport workshop.
