dumb questions #32, 33, 34

Per Lindgren lindgre at online.no
Sun Aug 12 21:08:16 EDT 2001


Virtual Bob wrote:

> On the topic of light and lighter... Are there any retailers that sell
> "stamped" aluminium wheels? You know, it looks like stamped steel wheels
> except aluminium is used. I know elsewhere in the world have them, but I
> never seen it sold in the U.S. There are U.S. wheel manufacturers that do
> make them, but they don't sell them directly to individuals nor do they
> give out infos either.

I must admit I have never heard of staper aluminium wheels. Only cast and forged
wheels. I guess 99% of all aluminium wheels on the market are cast.

But if lightweight is the issue, get some magnesium wheels. Speedline and
Compomotive seems to be the choises among the pro rally teams.

PerL
92 Cabrio 2.3E




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