dumb questions #32, 33, 34

[Virtual Bob]

> 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.

That's probably true. My guess is this sort of aluminium wheels are
limtied to OEM and not aftermarket.

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

But they cost like several arms and legs. I was just interested in weight
reduction, no need for style, etc.

Here's what I was looking at:

http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com/products/html/base_well_attached_alum.html

I called them last year or so. They snickered when they found out I
was just a little individual seeking purchase. They told me they only deal
with big purchases. I asked them if there are retailers but they couldn't
say due to customer confidentiality. At the end they told me to go through
my local dealers but everyone knows how that will turn out. Not even Tire
Rack heard of these thangs.

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