Wez Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hey All, Just wondering if a set of 17" Volk Gram Lights could be powder coated as gold isnt really my colour Does anyone know if they have any magnesium content or what finish they come with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I remember reading an article about possible issues with forged magnesium rims i will see if i can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 I remember reading an article about possible issues with forged magnesium rims i will see if i can find it. I have also heard something along these lines, something to do with them exploding It looks like they are a single casting but not sure on the material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I have also heard something along these lines, something to do with them exploding It looks like they are a single casting but not sure on the material. Well if all else fails......................FIRST DIBBS!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I have had dozens of mag rims powder coated. What a lot of folks don't know is most modern rims are glued together, and the adhesive has a finite temperature ceiling, you need to be sure the oven process doesn't *ugger the bond if they are glued... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 They clear UK brakes wahoo, they are very snug like the stock rims the spokes just curve around the caliper #1 #2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 I have had dozens of mag rims powder coated. What a lot of folks don't know is most modern rims are glued together, and the adhesive has a finite temperature ceiling, you need to be sure the oven process doesn't *ugger the bond if they are glued... Speaking to some wheel refurb places today it would appear its the chemicals they use to strip the wheel, mag wheels have to be blasted rather than stripped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I can tell you who can do mag wheels properly, they are near York. You can courier them to them, in fact I have 4 or 6 mag wheels that need doing. About 50 or so quid each. I may have to go to Performance Unlimited, which is very near to them, we could talk,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 What offset are those wheels Wez? Just interested as I'm trying (and really struggling) to find something close to stock size but lighter that clears UKs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 What offset are those wheels Wez? Just interested as I'm trying (and really struggling) to find something close to stock size but lighter that clears UKs. Front: 17x8 1/2J PCD114.3 OFF+40 Rear: 17/9 1/2JJ PCD114.3 OFF+38 These wheels are no longer available but they prob do others with a similar setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 What offset are those wheels Wez? Just interested as I'm trying (and really struggling) to find something close to stock size but lighter that clears UKs. What diameter are you wanting? Have a look at Rays wheels, they manufacture the Gram Lights and Volk wheels. If you're wanting a lightweight wheel I would recommend either the Volk TE37 or CE28N. Drop me a pm if I can help with more details/prices. http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/2007e/products/frame_w.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 What diameter are you wanting? Have a look at Rays wheels, they manufacture the Gram Lights and Volk wheels. If you're wanting a lightweight wheel I would recommend either the Volk TE37 or CE28N. I don't particularly want to hijack Wez's thread, but I'm looking at either a 17" or 18" wheel, must have the correct spigot size, must be as close to stock offset as possible, and must clear UK brakes (or larger, possibly) - being multi-spoke and easy to clean would be a bonus. Looking around (I've been looking a lot ) the only real options I've found are UK 17s and Lexus 18s.. I may just have to accept those as my only options! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Drop me a pm if I can help with more details/prices. Nic, can you confirm what size spigot ring is required, looks like it might be 60.1 - 72.6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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