Who makes SSA wheels?
About SSA Wheels and Tyres We are an 100% New Zealand owned family business that has been in New Zealand and Australia for nearly 20 years. We distribute to wheel and Tyre retail shops throughout New Zealand.
Are mag wheels legal?
In NSW you are allowed to fit wheels that are up to 26mm wider than the manufacturer’s specified wheels without needing to notify the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA).
How do I identify my mag rims?
Inspect the rim of the wheel. The rim is the outer part of the wheel (not the center), and manufacturers like BBS often have their logo molded into the rim for identification. Also inspect the area around the lug holes where the wheel is fastened to the car. Often there will be a logo or company name there as well.
What does MAG mean in mag wheels?
📙 Middle School Level. noun Automotive. a wheel containing magnesium or aluminum generally alloyed with steel, which makes it lighter in weight and shinier than an ordinary steel wheel: used especially on racing cars and sports cars.
Why can’t you use magnesium wheels on the street?
The problem with magnesium is that it REALLY likes to corrode, and it’s possible for it to corrode internally with only the slightest surface evidence. For that reason the NHRA doesn’t allow old mags. Either make very sure they are still safe, or don’t use them. There have been production cars with magnesium wheels.
Are 33s legal in QLD?
For a lot of four wheel drives, 31 inch are standard tyres, so 33 inch tyres are the biggest you can legally fit (or 285’s from 265’s). If you have bigger tyres than standard and a 2 inch lift (or bigger), your vehicle is also illegal. The only way this does not apply is if it has been signed off by an engineer.
What are 6’s and 7’s wheels meaning?
“At sixes and sevens” is an English idiom used to describe a condition of confusion or disarray.
How do I know if my rims are aluminum or magnesium?
Steel is magnetic and aluminum isn’t, so any magnet will tell the tale if the wheel is steel. If the magnet doesn’t stick, then the wheel is either aluminum or magnesium.
Why are they called mag wheels?
Because light-alloy wheels at the time were often made of magnesium (often referred to as “mags”), these early wheel failures were later attributed to magnesium’s low ductility, when in many instances these wheels were poorly cast aluminium alloy wheels.
Are mag wheels good?
Mag wheels are extremely cool looking, and in some cases a great choice for many people! When you don’t have any impacts, they are low maintenance and are always true. They also have been shown to possibly be more aerodynamic. If you have no problem paying the hefty price tag, they can be a great option.
Can magnesium wheels catch fire?
One of the most common misconceptions about magnesium rims is that they can catch fire as a result of prolonged scraping on road surfaces. Although pure magnesium is highly flammable, it is very difficult to ignite in mass or bulk.
Are magnesium wheels worth it?
The magnesium alloy might be durable but it does have its limits, and if you don’t pay proper attention to the road you could lose your investment. There’s less overheating with magnesium wheels because they spread the heat from the brakes much more efficiently than aluminum wheels.