Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 07:12:44 GMT From: Bob <uctraingnospamanet.com> Subject: Re: Beware!-Re: Removing rear spoilers?
On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 12:19:02 -0500, ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> wrote: >I will tell you a BMW racing instructor and stock car class racer has >said alloy rims are better - at speeds above 120 MPH. If you live in an >area where you can drive on the public roads at 120 MPH or better (and >keep your license), then I would say alloy rims are worth the extra >money. If someone knows of such a place let me know :-) I think a lot of it has to do with these overweight and under strength alloys we now use. Remember when they used to call them "mag" wheels? That was a derivative of "magnesium" wheels. When wheels actually had some magnesium in the alloy, they were strong and light... but expensive. Now they are cheap and perform accordingly. It's definitely a style issue for most folks. However, steel wheels are not available in sizes to accommodate wider, lower profile tires - and that does definitely make a noticeable difference in handling.
