[Tigers] Opinions Please: LAT-70 Repro Wheels Better thanOriginals???

[J D Johnson]

Can anyone explain the design/visual difference between an original 
and the Sunbeam Specialties wheel?

JD

At 12:29 PM 1/30/2010, Ron Fraser wrote:
>         I don't have any LAT-70 wheels so I can't speak of their quality but
>I remember seeing MAG wheels in the 60's and 70's that had porosity
>problems.   I remember one person who bought a set of MAGS and the first
>thing he had to do was paint the tire side of the wheel so it would hold air
>longer.  I think the my first words about that was "your kidding me", he was
>not.   This was a material and process problem.
>
>         I believe some of the problem is associated with the design of the
>wheel's rim for use with today's tubeless radial tires.
>
>Personally I would buy new LAT-70 from Sunbeam Specialties that meet current
>safety regulations; if I were in the market.  Safety first and always.