2006-09-28 03:59:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Although the more proper terminology is cast wheels, mag wheels generally refer to wheels that are cast out of a single piece of metal, instead of being spoked (think motorcycles here) or having a wheel cover/hubcap.
And yes, "mag" came from the fact that most of the first ones were made from magnesium alloy.
2006-09-28 04:04:16 · answer #1 · answered by Thumprr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My answer to a similar question will tell you what is meant when when someone says "My bike has mag wheels". I hope it answers your question.
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2006-09-28 05:44:20 · answer #2 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mag - magnesium. Mg (chemical symbol)
Why Mg? - it is lightweight. With advancement in science, we have come up with materials that are lot stronger and low weight.
Disadvantage of Mg? - Pure Mg can catch fire or burn easily.
Nowadays though - the wheels are Mg alloys (mixture of metals - main component is Mg). This is done mainly to reduce the fire hazard and also to increase strength.
2006-09-28 04:11:50 · answer #3 · answered by Nightrider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A wheel made from a magnesium alloy.
2006-09-29 03:54:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means the wheel is made of magnesium or a magnesium alloy.
2006-09-28 04:01:27 · answer #5 · answered by grizzly_r 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wheels are made out of mainly magnesium.
2006-09-28 04:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by Tired Old Man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first ones where made of magnesium
2006-09-28 04:01:04 · answer #7 · answered by uthockey32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u allready got ur answer jst want to say they are right :)
2006-09-28 08:17:17 · answer #8 · answered by jagdish pal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT GOT WIRE SPOKES & THE OTHER ANSWERS ARE RIGHT
2006-09-28 06:25:17 · answer #9 · answered by quasar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋