2006-08-01 08:38:48 · 8 answers · asked by Black 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Many wheels used to be made out of magnesium alloy, much alike to aluminum alloy.
2006-08-01 08:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are made from Magnesium Alloy,hence the abbreviation Mag Wheels
2006-08-01 16:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by any 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were originally made from magnesium alloy. "Mags" is now used to describe other custom wheels, but only the wheels with the lightweight magnesium alloy are actually mags.
2006-08-01 16:53:32 · answer #3 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mags were the early version of Aluminum Magnesium Slotted Rims (Mags) available on the aftermarket.
2006-08-01 15:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Racing wheels were made of magnesium. they switched to aluminum because of cost and strength. still called them mags
2006-08-01 15:45:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly because they are made of a magnesium alloy?
2006-08-01 15:42:34 · answer #6 · answered by Paul B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they're made from Manganese Alloy?
2006-08-01 15:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a fancy name for chrome rims i guess
2006-08-01 15:42:02 · answer #8 · answered by Mikey bee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋