Quite right so on the SS. However in the repaired wheel I now have both
chromed and SS spokes. When looking well you can see color difference. So
the classic freaks who want to have their car as original may worry about
this.
Cheers,
Hans
'71 BGT CWW
----- Original Message -----
From: David Littlefield <dmeadow@juno.com>
To: <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
Cc: <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>; <zubrovka@earthlink.net>; <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 6:43 PM
Subject: Re: Minilite Wheels
> On Thu, 21 Feb 2002 11:08:22 -0600 Rocky Frisco <rock@rocky-frisco.com>
> writes:
> > > Rocky, are chrome-plated wires more prone to failure than painted
> > > ones?Never heard that before....
>
> I understand that the chroming process will weaken the spokes on wire
> wheels. I also understand that the better chrome wire wheels come with
> stainless steel spokes to prevent that problem.
>
> David Littlefield
> '62 MGA MkII
> '51 MGTD
> '74 MG Midget vintage racer
> '61 Jaguar E-Type OTS
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