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Re: [TR] Wire Wheel Question

To: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>,
Subject: Re: [TR] Wire Wheel Question
From: pethier@comcast.net
Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:46:21 +0000
From: "John & Pat Donnelly" <pdonnel1@san.rr.com>
> It's my understanding that the major difference between the two is the
> spokes. The Dunlop's are chrome plated, while the Dayton's are straight
> stainless. 

Yes.  Stainless spokes are better than chromed steel due to hydrogen 
embrittlement.

Also:  A Dayton engineer told me that the painted steel wheels are both 
stronger and stiffer than the chrome.  The threads on the stainless can't be 
torqued as tight.  


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