anyone using BBS 3pc mag center race wheels?, see pic in post |
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anyone using BBS 3pc mag center race wheels?, see pic in post |
byndbad914 |
Apr 11 2007, 08:28 PM
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shoehorn and some butter - it fits Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Broomfield, CO Member No.: 5,463 Region Association: None |
Anyone using these race wheels? I am considering buying the mag centers and wheel halves to make a custom set of 16x10 and 16x11.5 wheels for the beast (so I can run the small diam race slicks to lower the car more).
Anyone... anyone... Bueller... I am concerned about any cracking issues or fatigue issues seen, or if they have been great wheels, etc... |
SirAndy |
Apr 11 2007, 10:41 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,673 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
hmmm, they look just like my 3-piece fikse ...
no track time yet, so can't really comment. however, i have not heard anything negative ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy Attached image(s) |
byndbad914 |
Apr 12 2007, 12:21 AM
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shoehorn and some butter - it fits Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 23-January 06 From: Broomfield, CO Member No.: 5,463 Region Association: None |
hmmm, they look just like my 3-piece fikse ... no track time yet, so can't really comment. however, i have not heard anything negative ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy Yeah, those Fikses are nice! I am looking at the BBS to stay 16" diam... my big concern is the mag centers. Magnesium tho' light also has weaker properties than aluminum and lower stress allowables in general, tho' I suspect those centers are an alloyed mag for sure and I dunno the props or how they cycle (fatigue). The old cast mag stuff in the 70s of course cracked like crazy, but I suspect the new alloys and forming methods increase durability, but I fear that BBS may be assuming all racers using these will accept sacrificing longevity for weight. They look bitchin' so that should be enough to sell me a set, right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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