Clearlake-backed Wheel Pros Acquires TeraFlex

Wheel Pros (Clearlake-backed) Acquires TSW Alloy Wheels

December 22, 2020

Automotive

Wheel Pros, the Clearlake Capital-backed designer, manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket wheels and accessories, acquired Just Wheels & Tires Co., Inc. d/b/a TSW to broaden its luxury and off‑road product offerings. Financial terms were not disclosed; TSW (founded 1991) serves over 5,800 dealers through eight distribution centers.

ReadyLIFT (Wheel Pros) Acquires Zbroz Racing

April 8, 2020

Automotive

ReadyLIFT Suspensions, a division of Wheel Pros (backed by Clearlake Capital), acquired Zbroz Racing, a manufacturer of UTV and snowmobile suspension components. The add-on expands ReadyLIFT/Wheel Pros' powersports and aftermarket suspension product portfolio and gives Zbroz access to Wheel Pros' sourcing and distribution network; terms were not disclosed.

Clearlake-Backed Wheel Pros Merges with Hoonigan

September 2, 2021

Automotive

Wheel Pros, a Clearlake Capital-backed designer and distributor of aftermarket vehicle enhancements, has merged with automotive lifestyle brand Hoonigan to create a combined digital platform for automotive enthusiasts. The combination aims to expand digital media, ecommerce and branded merchandise capabilities while leveraging Wheel Pros' product and distribution network to scale the Hoonigan brand globally.

Clearlake-backed Wheel Pros Acquires throtl

January 6, 2021

Automotive

Clearlake Capital-backed Wheel Pros has acquired throtl, an e-commerce and digital media marketplace for automotive and off-roading enthusiasts. The acquisition strengthens Wheel Pros' digital, direct-to-consumer and content-driven commerce capabilities; throtl's founding team will remain with the combined company.

Wheel Pros (Clearlake-backed) Acquires Performance Replicas

November 9, 2020

Automotive

Clearlake Capital-backed Wheel Pros has acquired the assets of Performance Replicas, Inc., a distributor of factory reproduction wheels. The add-on acquisition expands Wheel Pros' product offering and leverages its global distribution network to grow Performance Replicas' reach; financial terms were not disclosed.

Wheel Pros (Clearlake-backed) Acquires Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP) from Polaris

June 16, 2022

Automotive

Clearlake Capital-backed Wheel Pros has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP), the owner/operator of 4 Wheel Parts, from Polaris Inc. The deal creates a vertically integrated, omnichannel aftermarket automotive platform combining Wheel Pros' branded product portfolio and distribution network with TAP's retail, e-commerce, manufacturing and installation capabilities.