Here You Go Chas. - The Finest Fluoroelastomer

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

Checked several times over the years.
Is your 30% figure based on an exact wheel match-meaning Hali Cobra 7 1/2 / 9 1/2 wheels like Phil's, Lynn's and originals? Or 30% lighter than the same size steel wheel?

The M & A Castings Advantage

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

The M & A Castings Advantage

RodKnock, you're smarter than that, they're just talking about the elements of aluminum and magnesium, not the wheels. The density of aluminum is 2.7kg/m3 and magnesium is 1.74 -- that's 36% They are not saying their wheels weigh a third less. Now c'mon, you knew that....

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by patrickt

RodKnock, you're smarter than that, they're just talking about the elements of aluminum and magnesium, not the wheels. The density of aluminum is 2.7kg/m3 and magnesium is 1.74 -- that's 36% They are not saying their wheels weigh a third less. Now c'mon, you knew that....

I think I missed those two elements on my Chemistry test when we studied the chapter on the Periodic Table of the Elements.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by RodKnock

I think I missed those two elements on my Chemistry test when we studied the chapter on the Periodic Table of the Elements.

Here's a fast shot I took of the back wheel after putting it back on, again, this morning after the weighing process. Now you gotta admit, for a weekend's worth of work...