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Maxim
Prism
Torq Thrust ST
Matrix
Mojave
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Chamber
Dominator
RTS
Spine
Skar
Fuel
Remix
Cartel
Crush
Cryptic
Ventura
Wolverine
Nitro
Atlas
Orleans
Python
Baja
Sting TS

Truck/SUV Painted

Black RTS
Black Fuel
Black Cartel
Black Crush
Black Cryptic
Torq Thrust ST

Truck/SUV Machined

AR-23
Outlaw I
Outlaw II
Chamber
Dominator

Truck/SUV Polished

Polished Mojave

Polished Crater
Polished Ventura
Polished Nitro
Polished Atlas
Polished Python
Polished Baja

Tech Info

Bolt Pattern
Center Bore
Wheel Maintenance

Wheel Offset

Custom Wheels
American Racing -  A Company With Roots. In 1954, Romeo Palamides, an early drag racing innovator, designed and crafted leading edge, high strength-to-weight magnesium drag racing wheels for his dragster. It was the early years of hot rodding and street enthusiast interest in the lightweight, higher tech wheels was overwhelming. Romeo's vision, working from a small machine shop in San Francisco with his partner, engineer Jim Ellison, evolved into America's leading aftermarket wheel company. In 1956, they formed American Racing Equipment.

American Racing Wheels - Wheels That Perform. Over forty years later, American Racing and it's 1700 employees offer a complete line of over one hundred precision crafted alloy wheel styles with the same pride, innovation and enthusiasm upon which Romeo Palamides' original vision was founded.  From American Racing's three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities AR produced over 3.1 million wheels in 2001, including original equipment wheels for major auto manufacturers.
The Vision Continues - American Racing's legacy of wheelcrafting continues. Each wheel represents our heritage and an extension of Romeo Palamides' original vision of innovation and cutting edge.  That innovation includes the new Teflon Coated line of all-terrain off-road  wheels.  Following two years of development targeted at American Racing's Motorsports Program authorized by an exclusive license with DuPont, American Racing now offers a line of off-road and SUV styles permanently coated with a baked-on, oven applied all-terrain finish with Teflon.  These wheels provide a durable, long lasting finish that is very easy to clean. The Teflon coated styles are: the Mojave, the Victor, the Crater, and the Chamber.
 
Types of custom wheels

1-piece wheels - As the name implies a one-piece wheel is made of a single piece, usually a cast aluminum wheel from A-356 grade aluminum.  These custom wheels come in a variety of finishes. 

Clear Coated and Machine Finished Wheels - This type of aluminum wheel has a machined finish that has been clear coated to protect the aluminum and is very easy to clean and maintain.  The following wheels have this finish:  Outlaw I, Outlaw II, and the diamond cut finish with clear coat Diamond Back.

Polished Wheels - This type of aluminum wheel has been fully polished for a brilliant shine.  Polished wheels do not have any coatings for protection.  Regular washing and polishing are required to keep a polished wheels original luster.  Wheel cleaners are not recommended for polished wheels, also, polished wheels are not recommended in severe climates where salt may be present on roads.  While these wheels are harder to maintain, they are a less expensive option than chrome plated aluminum wheels, and with proper care and maintenance will provide years of service and great looks.  The following wheels have this finish:  Polished Mojave, Polished Burst, Polished Ventura, Polished Nitro, Polished Atlas, Polished Python, Polished Baja, as well as the new for 2005 Polished Crater, and the Rodmaster.
Chrome Wheels - This type of aluminum wheel has been polished for a smooth finish and then chrome plated for a brilliant, mirror-like finish that is very easy to clean.  Regular washing with soap, water, and wiping clean is all the maintenance required for a chrome plated aluminum wheel.  Since they are aluminum they do not rust, and properly cared for can even be used in severe climate areas.  The following wheels have this finish: Maxim, Prism, Chrome Matrix, Chrome Mojave, Magnet, Chrome Diamond Back, Chrome Ventura, Hype, Titan, Wolverine, Chrome Nitro, Chrome Atlas, Phantom, Victor, Chrome Baja, and Chrome Python.
Are American Racing Wheels covered by a warranty?

 

AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT
LIMITED WARRANTY

 

      AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT warrants that wheels manufactured by AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT will be free from structural failure as long as the original retail purchaser owns the product. AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT further warrants to the original retail purchaser that products manufactured by AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT will be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and intended use for a period of one year from retail purchase. Surface rust can be prevented by proper care and is not covered by this warranty. Polished and billet aluminum wheels oxidize and require regular maintenance. Their finish is not covered by this warranty.
       AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION UNDER this warranty shall be to repair or replace at AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT'S sole discretion without charge, any AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT product that does not conform to this warranty and is returned, with a copy of the original sales receipt or other satisfactory evidence of date of purchase, to the dealer from whom the product was originally purchased. Such repair or replacement shall not include removal or installation. IN NO EVENT SHALL AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT HAVE ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This warranty is not applicable to AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT products if:

A. Damage occurred due to failure to follow the complete instructions in the Owner's Manual, supplied with each wheel;
B. Corrosion or damage occurred due to improper maintenance, other then the recommended procedures that are included in the Owner's Manual supplied with each  wheel;
C. Damage or structural failure occurs as a result of an accident or road conditions;
D. Damage or structural failure occurs as a result of racing applications.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE EXPRESS WARRANTY GIVEN BY AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHITHER ORAL OR WRITTEN. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so one or more of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty expires upon transfer of title of any AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT products by the original retail purchaser. No warranty or representation by anyone other than AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT shall be binding upon AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT. AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT wheels are not designed to be mounted with any accessories or adapters, etc., other than those supplied and or approved by AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT and damage caused by any such other accessories or adapters is not covered by this warranty.
IMPORTANT
All warranty returns will be reviewed by AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT warranty return center. If returned products are found not to be subject to warranty coverage, the product will be returned to the sender, without repair or replacement, at the sender's expense.

Passenger Chrome
Aero
Split
Slice
Rogue
Casino
Type SR
Coil
Razor
Rebel
Sting

Passenger Painted

Estrella
Silver Razor
Hyper Black Coil
Hyper Black Slice
Black Rogue
Black Casino
Black Rebel

Passenger Polished

Polished Aero
Polished Split

Vintage Wheels

Ansen Sprint
Vector SE
Torq Thrust D
Rodmaster
Torq Thrust Original
Torq Thrust II
Hopster
Chrome Torq Thrust D

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