We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Magnesium is an excellent metal to add to an alloy to make wheels. Because magnesium is 1.5 times less dense than aluminum, while retaining ...

A hot rod is judged by its wheels before anything else. Everything else pales by comparison—even a glossy paintjob, big graphics, nice exhaust note, or induction poking through the hood will play ...

Upgrades/modifications: Nosed, decked, slotted Mag wheels, custom interior, tube grille. All new suspension, brakes, electric wipers, wiring. Why this vehicle is special: Bought in 1974, taken off ...

Tires and wheels—what they look like and how they fit are two of the most critical factors in the success of a hot rod. That was expressed to us by every builder and manufacturer we spoke to for this ...

This has been a point of envy for vintage Ford enthusiasts for years.We've felt inspired by the bitchin', high-tech wheels those Fox- andSN-95-body Mustang folks have been installing on their ...

The term “mag wheel” technically describes a wheel’s construction, specifically that it was made from magnesium, a go-to lightweight material in racing. But if you ask any American car enthusiast of a ...

Back in the day, there was a family on our street with a wood-sided Plymouth Satellite station wagon that was decked out with slotted mag wheels, a glasspack muffler, and a full-width rear mudflap.