For Ivor....

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Mon Jul 11, 11 2:50 pm

Real magnesuim wheels!

Up for sale is a set of 4 magnesium rims, made in the 60's by Jimmy Howard. They are a 3 piece rim with an adjustable offset and have a Ford 5 on 5 1/2" bolt pattern. The rear tires are NOS Mickey Thompson slicks, still soft, and the front is firestone. Rear is 11x15 and fronts are 6x15.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Mon Jul 11, 11 3:07 pm

Don't they crystallise with age though.

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Mon Jul 11, 11 3:20 pm

Don't know Dave... They do look cool though. I know you can't polish em.

Perhaps use them for show, not racing or driving. Certainly should not see another pair like em in the UK.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Mon Jul 11, 11 3:24 pm

you can polish them

its just not worth it as it oxidises again in hours

cast aluminium wheels (slot mags) are supposed to be good for 6-8 sets of tyres in circuit race use....

magnesium cracks and fatigues easier....

hence nice show piece

Dave

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Mon Jul 11, 11 3:55 pm

Ooh, those would be cool Jeff...totally impractical, but wonderful!

db · Post by db » Mon Jul 11, 11 4:45 pm

Dymag (of magnesium bike wheel fame) will x-ray old mag wheels if you send 'em in. Dunno if thats just their own kit tho. Bout £70 a wheel if i remember right.
I think their race-spec wheels have a 7 year life, road ones a fair bit longer.