[TR] question on magnesium wheels

Cosmo Kramer tr4a2712 at yahoo.com
Sat Jul 9 05:36:03 MDT 2011


Hi List!
I was told, MANY years ago, that Mg wheels were band from racing, If
one was to 
get a flat & the wheel caught a spark (wheel hitting the pavement
or another 
hard object -guard rail/car) then it would be an instant fire.
When Mg ignites , 
the end result is powered because of the high intense heat
being given off.

Therefore; I thought all Mg wheels were band for being sold
(back in the 60'). I 
really doubt that they are Mg, most likely AL, but you
may have a set of mg. 
wheels. If that is true, then be glad that they never
received a spark or flame 
to touch them.

GET RID of THEM! They are a
disaster waiting to haven.
 -Cosmo Kramer


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