2006-12-28 18:45:23 · 7 answers · asked by Sunshine 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
"MAG" Wheels ORIGINALLY meant wheels made out of Magnesium, a light weight alloy, to reduce unsprung weight (weight not suspended by the suspension system) in order to help keep the tires in better contact with the ground over bumps. The heavier the wheel/tire combo, the less likely it will stay in contact with the ground when it hits a bump.
Magnesium is a highly flammable material (it is used in underwater flares) burns extremely hot, can not be extinguished with water, and can ignite by friction.
Now adays, "MAG" wheels mean any alloy (usually aluminum) cast and/or machined wheel.
The term is just a carry over from it's original usage.
2006-12-29 00:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by strech 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Magnesium aloy
These wheels were originally cast from an alloy of magnesium and steel but are now usually aluminium given greater rigidity to the wheel over spoked wheels , \...but are a baaastyard to change tyres on yourself.
The original alloy wheel shad a propensity to look good and also collapse at certain speeds if dented.
2006-12-29 10:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Magical
2006-12-29 06:42:25 · answer #3 · answered by xbond 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The man's brain is correct.
2006-12-29 02:52:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first answer is correct
2006-12-29 06:22:53 · answer #5 · answered by gixx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Magnum. A kind of material.
2006-12-29 02:53:41 · answer #6 · answered by Arashikitty 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
magnesium
2006-12-29 02:50:01 · answer #7 · answered by lilneal7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋