David,
You are absolutely correct about the lifetime of real magnesium wheels
(yellowish) and "MAG" wheels, which are generally aluminum. After very
limited use they are not allowed to be used by almost all racing
organization in the sports car world. I imagine the Indy League has
similar, if not more stringent, rules.
This has been the case for at least 20 years, or more.
You can't really polish them, but you can hang them on the wall over
your bar, like enthusiast bars/clubs do.
Steve
Steve Laifman
Editor
http://TigersUnited.com
David Sosna wrote:
> Hi Duke:
> My Tiger also came with a set of JAP wheels--Tiger's gone, but the
> wheels remain. One of 'em has a small crack, and I've not been able
> to find someone locally who will weld it for me--it's magnesium or
> magnalume or some such, and they're concerned it'll catch fire and do
> a china syndrome since magnesium provides it's own oxygen for burning.
> The wheels are really light, but there were some concerns expressed on
> the list about the strength of 40 year old magnesium ( I gather it
> rots) and the wisdom of actually having them on the car for daily use,
> so I'd replaced 'em with steelies. Looks like yours are holding up
> well, though.
>
> I like the pattern. I saw a picture of a Healey 3000 with a set, but
> until you mentioned it, I didn't know of anyone else with a set, so
> they must be pretty rare.
> :-)
>
> Best Regards
> David Sosna
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