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PSA

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April 25, 2022, 11:40 AM
Lincoln
PSA
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
I suspect they too are made in china as there is no statement that they are made in the USA.


From their website
"All of our products are designed, engineered and manufactured under one roof in Bowling Green, KY."
April 25, 2022, 11:42 AM
NC3x58
quote:
Originally posted by Lincoln:
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
I suspect they too are made in china as there is no statement that they are made in the USA.


From their website
"All of our products are designed, engineered and manufactured under one roof in Bowling Green, KY."


There ya have it.. Get ahold of Cody Spears, he seems to be one of the go to guys to get a set of these.


Nick Craig

1971 Camaro Split Bumper
376ci LS3
April 25, 2022, 11:44 AM
Bucky
quote:
Originally posted by Lincoln:
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
I suspect they too are made in china as there is no statement that they are made in the USA.


From their website
"All of our products are designed, engineered and manufactured under one roof in Bowling Green, KY."


Well, there's that but.....LOL.
Or they can just keep breaking wheels. Some folks you just can't help.
I suspect there will be a snarky response to this since it is the standard mode of operation.


Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
April 25, 2022, 11:45 AM
1320racer
I read that but I've also read similar from other companies whose products aren't made in the USA, rather they finished, or assembled or boxed here.

Most companies today whose products are infact made here are proud to put that on their website in bold type and with an American flag.

Doesn't matter to me, I'm not interested in their wheels.
April 25, 2022, 12:13 PM
Holytown
Pro Stars are ugly......but never seen one crack LOL
April 25, 2022, 12:36 PM
DragRaceResults
FTD Customs are forged in USA. Machined in Tennessee. Lifetime warranty.



https://ftdcustoms.com/sr-71-d...eels-black-anodized/

Just Say'n



www.dragraceresults.com
April 25, 2022, 12:56 PM
1320racer
Thanks Scott. Not familar with them but a lifetime warranty has my attention.
April 25, 2022, 01:36 PM
NC3x58
FTD seems to make nice stuff as well.. Is RBZ Billet made in USA?


Nick Craig

1971 Camaro Split Bumper
376ci LS3
April 25, 2022, 02:04 PM
S/S Dart
Tell me again; Why did we get rid of those Cemterlines?? lol...
April 25, 2022, 02:42 PM
1320racer
rolled on them throughout the 90s.
April 25, 2022, 02:50 PM
Mike Nitzsche
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
Thanks Scott. Not familar with them but a lifetime warranty has my attention.


I have a sneaking suspicion that the "F" in FTD stands for Fuqua, but I might be wrong. I know Blake puts up many pics of wheels on FB so I would bet they are made in Tennessee.
April 25, 2022, 02:58 PM
Holytown
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Nitzsche:
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
Thanks Scott. Not familar with them but a lifetime warranty has my attention.


I have a sneaking suspicion that the "F" in FTD stands for Fuqua, but I might be wrong. I know Blake puts up many pics of wheels on FB so I would bet they are made in Tennessee.


Correct, Hendersonville, TN.

Doesn't look like he makes rears though.
April 25, 2022, 03:17 PM
TD3550
First thing i thought of was the "Spinwerks" deal. What is it going to take, someone to die due to a wheel failure. Put some meat in them wheels. Looks might get you injured or killed.
April 25, 2022, 03:21 PM
Mike Nitzsche
My Weld Magnum Pro's are SFI cert'd with stickers on them.
April 25, 2022, 03:37 PM
WHOMPWHOMP
FUQUA…..FTW….
April 25, 2022, 06:39 PM
Toad1
I prefer to use a front wheel not known for cracking but that's just me. My China made front Racestars from Jegs were affordable, are still round and not cracked. I will leave it at that, everyone makes their own choices. 1600+ lbs on them. Main thing to learn here: check your lightweight wheels for cracks, often.


www.trailertoad.com designed by racers for racers.

April 25, 2022, 10:15 PM
camaro77
thanks Ed for posting this I have mine off now will ne looking at them very closely while I polish them up
April 26, 2022, 05:51 AM
Cashflow
Americans on mine but I guess they don’t make them anymore. My partner in crime wrecked his dragster because of a Weld. They are gorgeous but I’m not running them.


Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right. Here I am.......
April 26, 2022, 06:58 AM
Jason Haley
As someone who lives pretty close to the BG area and is friends with a gentleman that works at RC Components, I can tell you their drag race wheels are made in house.

That being said, FTD Customs and RBZ Billet also make some really nice pieces. They're both in the Nashville area.


Slow S-10
Slower Cutlass
April 26, 2022, 07:22 AM
Mike Frizie
quote:
Originally posted by Mike Nitzsche:
quote:
Originally posted by 1320racer:
Thanks Scott. Not familar with them but a lifetime warranty has my attention.


I have a sneaking suspicion that the "F" in FTD stands for Fuqua, but I might be wrong. I know Blake puts up many pics of wheels on FB so I would bet they are made in Tennessee.


That would be correct. Mike and Blake Fuqua.


Michael Frizie
ET 2471