American Racing AR500 wheels

[471_Magnum]

Came across this ad in the newest Hemmings Muscle Machines

Looks like American Racing is getting in the aluminum magnum game. I'm betting they'll be a bunch cheaper than the over-priced Billet Magnums from Wheel Vintiques, as well as have the correct offset/dish compared to the Mustang Mach 1 wheels

Can't find any additional information on the web via a Google search. No mention on the American Racing website.

Would have been nice to have had this option last year when I was selecting new rolling stock. 

[Ghoste]

Does this mean there's a wheel sale coming up in your future?

[Neal_J]

I saw the same ad last night in Hot Rod.  Looks great!

Neal

[471_Magnum]

Does this mean there's a wheel sale coming up in your future?

Don't think so. Heck, I haven't even updated my sig pic with the current wheels yet!

[2fast4u]

  That wheel has always been my favorite on the `60's and `70's cars! Next would have to be the recall wheel of `69.

2fast

[471_Magnum]

I sent an email inquiry to American Racing inquiring about sizes and retail pricing.

I'll forward any response I might get.

[471_Magnum]

I inquired about sizes, pricing and availability. Here's the response I got from American Racing:

Thank you for your interest in American Racing!

The new American Racing AR500 is not available yet.   The information I have is that it will be available in Polished only, it will come 15, 17, and 18 diameters with  4 to 14 inch widths  and it will come in 5 lug bolt patterns.

I hope this information helps!

Sincerely,

American Racing
info@americanracing.com

Sounds like they jumped the gun a bit with the magazine ads.

[71 Bee Man]

Here's the response I got from American Racing:

Thank you for your interest in American Racing!

The new American Racing AR500 is not available yet.   The information I have is that it will be available in Polished only, it will come 15, 17, and 18 diameters with  4 to 14 inch widths  and it will come in 5 lug bolt patterns.

I hope this information helps!

Sincerely,

American Racing
info@americanracing.com

Sounds like jumped the gun a bit with the magazine ads.

I'm looking at ordering some full chrome Magnum 500's for my 71 shortly.......these look great.

Peter
Sydney, Australia.

[Blown70]

I inquired about sizes, pricing and availability. Here's the response I got from American Racing:

Thank you for your interest in American Racing!

The new American Racing AR500 is not available yet.   The information I have is that it will be available in Polished only, it will come 15, 17, and 18 diameters with  4 to 14 inch widths  and it will come in 5 lug bolt patterns.

I hope this information helps!

Sincerely,

American Racing
info@americanracing.com

Sounds like they jumped the gun a bit with the magazine ads.

OHHHH 14" WIDE...... HMMMMM I have an idea.....

[Rolling_Thunder]

DAMNIT!   as soon as i figured out my wheel and tire combo I get this stuff...    the only reason i didnt go with the mag 500's was they were expensive in 18"   

[Charger Aficionado]

Damn.  I WANT SOME!   

I HATE chrome wheels.   I'd rather have polished aluminum any-day.  (Just me).

All the Chargers that I've picked-up have chrome wheels that have rusted/flaked chrome finish on wheels.  Yes, Polished gets dingy looking, but I don't mind breaking out the steel wool........

Hey 471, Can you type-out what it says in that paragraph on the ad???

[471_Magnum]

Hey 471, Can you type-out what it says in that paragraph on the ad???

Sorry, had to turn the resolution way down to reduce the file size...

"Get that true vintage muscle car look with the new American Racing AR500. This 2-piece polished and painted beauty comes in 15", 17" and 18" sizes."

[Lord Warlock]

subscribing, i priced a set of 17 inch wheel vintiques a few years back...until i found the price of a set of 4 came out over 2k total.  Need something reasonably priced, and love the magnum500 style even more than most aftermarket wheels.  Although i wouldn't mind a set of centerlines, my own 15 inch x 6.50 ET aluminum dish mags that have been on the car since i got it just aren't wide enough to fill the rear wheelwells. 

post up when you get more information. 

[471_Magnum]

American Racing has added these wheels to their website:
http://www.americanracing.com/wheels/details.asp?wheelid=285&name=AR500&style=500&desc=2-piece%20polished/painted%20alloy&section=N#

Who's going to step up to the plate and be the first to try them on your Mopar!?!?

[mikepmcs]

Man, those are NICE!!!!!

[Zentelis]

I'll get 'em if they're less expensive than the Wheel Vintiques magnums.
I like Wheel Vintique's lip design a little more, but money's money =)

[TripleBlackGator]

Photoshopped. 17" approximate.

[Dan T]

Those look friggin awesome!!

I know what I'm gettin when it's time to decide on a wheel/tire combo!!
Thanks for posting that info guys, I also found it in the Hemmings a few weeks back, but couldn't find any other info..until now!!

[471_Magnum]

In response to an inquiry about pricing, American Racing responded that pricing is available and that I should contact a dealer.

If anyone should happen to get a quote, please post it. I'm not in the market, but I'm curious to know what the 15's as well as 17's and 18's will be going for...

[Alain426]

these are the kind of wheel that i want for my charger i was looking for those wheel vintique, i cant wait to see how much those one will be, less expensive for sure,

here a photoshop of what it can look on a 71 r/t  i tried to put the car green like mine, but i wasent able

anyway:)

[DodgeChargerNeeded]

I checked on prices of these wheels and they are the exact same price as American Racing Torq Thrust II's. Personally I would rather buy Torq Thrust.

[Chatt69chgr]

Better hurry.  Dealer here in Chatt says that the Torque Thrust 11's are going up $40 per wheel.

[Dan T]

Anyone out there try out a set of these?
I still think they are awesome

[Charger1973]

I like them quite a bit too.  Does anyone have the pricing on them yet? 

[69bronzeT5]

I love those wheels!