American Racing rims finally after 14 weeks - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

yenko427 · 03-02-2008, 11:02 AM

I ordered my custom 18 inch rims back in November and finally received them 14 weeks later. They told me that the hold up was the centers come from china but the rims are welded in America if they are custom. So hope you like all I have is my cell phone.

toomanytoyz · 03-02-2008, 12:59 PM

Well worth waiting For, I would feel a Lot Better about them being welded in the USA..........

Rick

**special-K** · 03-02-2008, 03:55 PM

Old saying:
"If it`s worth having it`s worth waiting for."

But...it`s nice to know at time of purchase.I Like`em.Lots of large diameter wheels out there you can have on in a day.The fact that these out class the mainstream and require a wait will limit these to only be on vehicles of someone who knows what they want.No impulse buyers here.

straitnate14 · 03-02-2008, 09:30 PM

I'm an impulse buyer...

70C10Step · 03-02-2008, 10:18 PM

I love them I got 17s as soon as I bought my truck. I got them stacked up with new tires waiting for my 5 lug conversion. The rims are my motivation to get the frame done...

72BlckButy · 03-03-2008, 12:07 AM

Well worth the wait!

BigSky71 · 03-03-2008, 03:34 AM

I waited for my custom backspace TT2s for 2 months. Then one of the fronts had cracked chrome and its replacement took over 4 months to get here. American has some production issues I'd say.

my67chevytruck · 03-03-2008, 01:20 PM

It took me 12 weeks to get my AR Hopsters 18 x 8 front and 20 x 10 custom built for my 56 apache. My friend is a manager @ discount tires and he was told they had a fire in the California factory where they fabricate the custom rims, and had to have some machinery replaced, thus delaying production.They bought out a weld racing factory and converted it to AR.

Deuce · 03-03-2008, 09:35 PM

What back space are your rims and how do they fit??

03-02-2008, 11:02 AM	#1
yenko427 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sweeny,Texas Posts: 96	American Racing rims finally after 14 weeks I ordered my custom 18 inch rims back in November and finally received them 14 weeks later. They told me that the hold up was the centers come from china but the rims are welded in America if they are custom. So hope you like all I have is my cell phone. Attached Images

03-02-2008, 12:59 PM	#2
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: American Racing rims finally after 14 weeks Well worth waiting For, I would feel a Lot Better about them being welded in the USA.......... Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

03-02-2008, 03:55 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: American Racing rims finally after 14 weeks Old saying: "If it`s worth having it`s worth waiting for." But...it`s nice to know at time of purchase.I Like`em.Lots of large diameter wheels out there you can have on in a day.The fact that these out class the mainstream and require a wait will limit these to only be on vehicles of someone who knows what they want.No impulse buyers here. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-02-2008 at 03:57 PM.

03-02-2008, 09:30 PM	#4
straitnate14 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bartonville IL Posts: 415	Re: American Racing rims finally after 14 weeks I'm an impulse buyer... __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

03-02-2008, 10:18 PM	#5
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: American Racing rims finally after 14 weeks I love them I got 17s as soon as I bought my truck. I got them stacked up with new tires waiting for my 5 lug conversion. The rims are my motivation to get the frame done... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

03-03-2008, 12:07 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: American Racing rims finally after 14 weeks Well worth the wait! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-03-2008, 03:34 AM	#7
BigSky71 LAIDOUT Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: NW Montana Posts: 928	Re: American Racing rims finally after 14 weeks I waited for my custom backspace TT2s for 2 months. Then one of the fronts had cracked chrome and its replacement took over 4 months to get here. American has some production issues I'd say. __________________ 67 2wd Shorty Build Pictures

03-03-2008, 01:20 PM	#8
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: American Racing rims finally after 14 weeks It took me 12 weeks to get my AR Hopsters 18 x 8 front and 20 x 10 custom built for my 56 apache. My friend is a manager @ discount tires and he was told they had a fire in the California factory where they fabricate the custom rims, and had to have some machinery replaced, thus delaying production.They bought out a weld racing factory and converted it to AR. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 03-03-2008 at 01:21 PM.

03-03-2008, 09:35 PM	#9
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Re: American Racing rims finally after 14 weeks What back space are your rims and how do they fit?? __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!



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