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

Clearlake-backed Wheel Pros Acquires TeraFlex

April 1, 2022

Automotive

Wheel Pros, a designer and distributor of aftermarket vehicle enhancements backed by Clearlake Capital, has acquired TeraFlex, a Utah-based manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket suspensions, shocks and related components. The founders of TeraFlex will remain with the business; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands Wheel Pros' suspension and performance shock product offerings and broadens the combined company's distribution footprint.

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 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.

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.

Polaris Industries Acquires Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP)

October 14, 2016

Automotive

Polaris Industries Inc. agreed to acquire Transamerican Auto Parts Co. (TAP), a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, retailer and installer of off‑road Jeep and truck accessories, for an aggregate $665 million (subject to customary adjustments). The acquisition adds TAP's proprietary brands and multi‑channel retail and e‑commerce capabilities to Polaris' aftermarket portfolio to accelerate growth and cross‑sell products to a larger combined customer base.