Jack;
That's why I said that if they were ever run on the salt they should be
disassembled and thoroughly cleaned. A Zyglo inspection would be a good idea
too.
Salt corrosion can damage any type of wheels - I haven't seen anyone running
stainless steel wheels-but thorough cleaning and inspection is particularly
important with magnesium, important with aluminum, and even recommended with
ordinary steel wheels.
I think the rule book "recommends" against magnesium wheels but they are not
prohibited. Well maintained mag wheels are not a problem but they are a pain
in the ass. I had a set of American mags on my '65 GTO and dogs would come
from all over the county to pee on those wheels!
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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From: Nt788@aol.com [mailto:Nt788@aol.com]
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 11:45 AM
To: Albaugh, Neil; land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: New BFMS Car Questions
In a message dated 1/11/2004 12:07:04 PM Pacific Standard Time,
albaugh_neil@ti.com writes:
a cast magnesium
center. Their low weight keeps the tire in better contact with the
Magnesium on the salt --not good! There might even be a rule? Jack
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