Kathy and Erich Coiner wrote:
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> Ferrari's and other exotic high hp Italian cars used Borrani wire wheels
> with no problems (ignoring the hole in the wallet they leave)
>
> Erich
Yes, all the early racers used them. The Borrani Italian wheels had many
spokes and worked well, as long as they were properly aligned (plinking
on spokes :0 )
But those days had high revving, low torque engines. It's the torque
that tears the spokes out, not the horsepower.
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