Modernizing Old Halibrands & American Racing Wheels. HOT ROD Staff Writer Jan 23, 2018. See All 18 Photos. ... The wheels that this applies to are cast of either aluminum or magnesium.

American Racing introduced the magnesium Torq-Thrust in 1960. It later produced a round-spoke magnesium version. The aluminum Torq-Thrust debuted in 1966 (the 15x6 wheels were called Sport Wheels).

From American Racing and Cragar to Ansen and Gyro, every wheel manufacturer seemingly had a wheel that looked like this. ... Particularly in the 1960s, magnesium racing wheels were en vogue.

Founded in 1956 as a manufacturer of bespoke magnesium and aluminum racing wheels, its roots date back to the golden era of hot rodding. American Racing is a Wheel Pros brand.

Ironically, the world of American road racing has been largely dominated by non-native brands. Both Japanese and European ...

While Campagnolo is primarily known for their work in manufacturing bicycle components, making wheels, gearsets, and specialized racing bits, they were, for a while, the coolest automotive wheel ...

Lightweight aftermarket wheels are typically made from one of two materials -- aluminum and magnesium. Forged aluminum is a cost-efficient material to build wheels from while being easy to work ...

Ford has posted an unedited in-car video of the Mustang GTD’s new record lap of the Nürburgring. After becoming the first car from an American brand to lap the 12.9-mile German track last year ...

TikTok user @aussie_mechanic posted a video detailing his discovery on March 25. It has since amassed over 1.6 million views. The video starts with what he says is a damaged mag wheel. The outer ...

The 18- and 20-inch nine-spoke Dymag wheels sport a magnesium center hub with carbon fiber rims and have been specially designed to complement the silhouette of the MT900S.

Inspired by the DPi-V.R racing car that competes in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship since 2017, these wheels are optional and the reason they’re made from Mg is reduced weight.