Speedline 2020 mag.wheels for my non tracked Cup ?

[franx]

Hi all, i can get some of these for a reasonable price, not damaged. Am liking the 7,4kg weight of these + the looks ofcourse

But ive been using the searchbutton and found some threads; It seems opinions differ, some saying they will bend and get briddle ?

I do'nt drive my car daily but i like getting it out of the shed a couple of times a week for some good thrash runs...

Will i be okay with these 500 pound rims or should i not take the risk ?

 

[franx]

here's the one thread i found where people put down magnesium;

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=355709&highlight=offset+speedline+corse&page=7

i know way back in the day we used magnesium "trucks" for our skateboards in the halfpipe , they were a no-no for street skating.. (more concrete grinding etc.)

But i was thinking when street-skating the material would more easily pop or break ; not bend ?

(trucks being the parts with the wheels on; axels )

 

[clio_luke]

dont know about magnesium wheels and the strength of them...

but street skating with magnesium trucks is a bad idea because the magnesium is softer, it would grind away. grinding wont be an issue on a car, so its more of a question of flexing etc.

 

[franx]

^^ yep, but flexing would be majour issue in the race- scene so what is the prob when using them for road use ?

Fred, Edde, Englebert , anyone else please ?

 

[MAXIBOY]

magnesium wheels are fine if specified for road use...competition wheels are made purely for competition and aren't usually durable enough for high mileage road use.

 

[Peperami]

Lots of the race teams used the standard 2118's anyways, as much cheaper to replace and have multiple sets of, and didnt bend in a pile-up.

Have heard quite a few stories of mag wheels buckling over pot holes for road use, cant recall where from though.

If you can get some cheap its worth a shot, id put some semi slicks on them and use them as your track wheels! Be perfect for trackdays.

 

[franx]

^^ yes when i went over to have a look they had loads of the 2118 alu wheels stacked up, also the cars had them fitted.

He had just one set of magnesiums left. This got me thinking . Wonder how these wheels , when fitted, will take a week of being parked ? When stacking them seems to give problems .. hmm

but then again they are also used in the rallye sport so must be very strong.

Think i may give Speedline a call before i decide to spend another $$ on something that wo'nt last

 

[ForceIndia]

7.4kg isn't that light is it?

 

[franx]

Nope, OZ superleggera are 6,4 for example

But when looking at both i think the 2020 are a lot stronger constructionwise, and the looks of the 2020 are much nicer

 

[franx]

Just got off the phone, they told me these wheels will probably outlast the car + to just put them on and go do the 24 hour of Lemans with them haha :approve: They will be absolutely fine for daily use, one of the strongest Speedlines they sell.
ahh more to spend ..