Thanks for more info on these very odd wheels.
As a military helicopter pilot, I know all about magnesium and high temps.
It was funny when I bought the car. I had severe wheel vibration above 50
mph. I checked and all of the wheels did not have a single balancing weight
on them. I had all four balanced (they are very light) and the car drives
like a dream now. It was another indicator that the car had indeed not been
on the road since 1972. I have also found out that the 13" BF Goodrich TA
Radials on the car are no longer made in any size.
Duke
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces+wsamouce=kc.rr.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:tigers-bounces+wsamouce=kc.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of David
Sosna
Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 12:14 AM
Cc: 'Tigers'
Subject: Re: [Tigers] russo steele tiger listing
Duke:
Now I'm even sorrier I didn't get to see your car at United!
A set of those was on my Tiger when I bought it (still have the wheels,
tho the car is gone). They're very light--I believe they were a
magnesium/aluminum combination (magnalume??). Or perhaps they were all
magnesium. One of the wheels had a crack and I couldn't find anyone
who'd weld it ("Magnesium?!? Sorry, gotta go. I think I hear my mother
calling!!") :-)
And yes, I do know what happens if magnesium ignites. :-(
They look good on your car!
Best Regards
David Sosna
P.S. Surprised to find out there's at least 2 other Tigers with those
wheels.
P.P.S. I believe that's the same JAP that built the engines on the
Morgan 3-wheelers. Anybody know for sure?
Duke Samouce wrote:
> Those are JAP (J.A. Pierce) wheels out of the UK. I have a set on my
Tiger
> with spinners instead of the center caps. Mine are dated 1968.
>
> Duke
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