[TR] question on magnesium wheels

[spook01@comcast.net]

We used magnesium wheels on formula B cars into the late '70's.  So they were in use at least that long.
I have some real "mags" I have mounted up for my sunbeam tiger, but don't use them for the street.  
Mags don't spark when they hit something.  They shatter!  I can tell you from bitter and expensive experience!
But the main problem with real mags is corrosion.  
You know, come to think on it, I wonder what my Lotus Else wheels are made from;  they are light enough!



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----- Reply message -----
From: "Cosmo Kramer" <tr4a2712 at yahoo.com>
To: <Triumphs at autox.team.net>
Subject: [TR] question on magnesium wheels
Date: Sat, Jul 9, 2011 06:36


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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