Will 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Does anyone know what alloy the standard Speedlines are made from....is it magnesium or aluminum or something else..? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Does anyone know what alloy the standard Speedlines are made from....is it magnesium or aluminum or something else..? dont think they'll be magnesium.............sure thats illegal in the UK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will 0 Posted October 13, 2005 I was thinking maybe not a magnesium alloy as I would've thought they'd be on more expensive cars - didn't realise they're illegal in this country though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigowl 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Magnesium burns readily with a blindingly hot flame. Not good in a crash - I would not be surprised if it were illegal on the public road. Still, they let us carry around loads of petrol, dont they? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
was8v 0 Posted October 13, 2005 er they don't use pure magnesium, :lol: They use a magnesium alloy, which makes lighter wheels for the same strength as those cast from aluminium alloy, but the material is more expesive. I very much doubt they are illegal?! see http://www.alibaba.com/catalog/11154374/Magnesium_Alloy_Wheel.html They make some high-end mountain bike frames (scandium ones) from magnesium-alloy (and some naff ones - remember the kirk revolution??) To answer your question, speedlines are cast from an aluminium-alloy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted October 13, 2005 well aston martin have magnesium alloy wheels on there cars so i dont think they are illegal http://www.astonmartin.com/parts/db7cou ... ies/wheels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackcat 0 Posted October 13, 2005 Magnesium burns readily with a blindingly hot flame. Yeah, I remember chemistry at school, magnesium ribbon was fun!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claret Badger 0 Posted October 13, 2005 magnesium ALLOY! the same stuff VW beetle engine blocks were made from - oh and BRM alloys :mad: :mad: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
