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1966 Ford Mustang on polished American Racing Torq Thrusts

American Racing Torq Thrusts - The Grandaddy of Race Wheels

This classic wheel was introduced in 1963. The Torq-Thrust has maintained popularity and it is arguably the most popular Hot Rod wheel.

1969 Plymouth Road Runner on American Racing Torq Thrusts

Torq-Thrusts were designed to be a strong yet lightweight race wheel, with a tapered contoured spoke shaped to maximize brake cooling. They were cast of magnesium for drag racing (hence the term “Mags”), and cast in aluminum for street use.

1968 Mustang Bullitt on American Racing Torq Thrust D Wheels

Did you know American Racing Equipment, the company behind the Torq-Thrust wheel, was founded in San Francisco?! Their machine shop was once located on Mariposa Street.

:0 Frisco Baby!

Here at our shop, we continue the hot rod wheel tradition. We have installed Torq-Thrust wheels on Impalas, GTOs, Camaros, ‘55 Chevys, Road Runners, Novas, C-10s and of course, Mustangs (just to name a few).

1967 Chevy Nova on American Racing Torq Thrusts

1961 C10 on American Racing Torq Thrusts

The next time you see a set of American Racing Torq Thrust, remember the company got its start in our City by the Bay.