Why are American Racing Torq Thrust VN205 wheels so expensive?

Mtrhead said
The same thing that makes you want them makes other people want them also...then the distributor knows that and they drive the price up ..venders know what the peoples choice award is..its the most sold product...now its price mark up time.

Exactly! Why are Mercedes so expensive? Consumer Reports does not like them, but people want to appear successful so they keep buying them.