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Old 05-19-2012, 11:18 PM
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i need help id ing my rims...

so i looked into these set of rinms i got on a parts camaro but i cnt tell if these are real american racing torq thrust d's or fake other brands. how can i tell if these are the real deal or fake look alikes?? the backs of the rims dont have markings at all. no made in usa, china, japan nor any sort of marking. all i can see are weldings from i guess a two piece rim would have?? idk anyone with knowledge of Am Racing rims please let me in on some thanks

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anyone?
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Re: i need help id ing my rims...

torque thrust d but can't see any casting or identification marks from so far away, should be on the backside on one of the spokes

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Look for......ARE.....stamped on the inside(American Racing Equipment)
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Useful links.

http://www.roadsters.com/wheels/#ARH

http://home.earthlink.net/~threynold...ricanmags.html

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awesome ill look into that. ill try cleaning them maybe its behind all that crud
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