In a message dated 2/21/04 10:00:19 AM Eastern Standard Time,
MPittwood@compuserve.com writes:
> Even though reportedly shown as a 'concept' by GM Performance, what are the
> list's views on the urethane 'clad' aluminium billet wheels on the So Cal
> Speed Shop built Blown Lakester? (Think Skateboard wheels). Is this the
> future for 200 mph plus motoring on the salt?
>
> By buying a large enough piece of billet alloy you can probably have any
> diameter you want (on the Lakester its 26 and 31 inch).
>
> Malcolm Pittwood, Derby, England
>
This type of tyre worked very well on Foden steam traction engines but at a
much slower speeds. Bob in connecticut
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