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Re: Cracked front wheels
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Where were they cracked? I'd like to check mine. Thanks
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06-11-2019, 03:58 PM | #12 |
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Re: Cracked front wheels
Read the graph on carbon fiber. Amazing strength
Had a brother in law that was at Boeing while they developed the 787. He told me some stories about the stuff that I thought were crazy. Carbon fiber goes into almost all their planes now. I'm going to guess that all the wings are carbon. One day all wheels will be also. |
06-11-2019, 06:02 PM | #13 |
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Re: Cracked front wheels
Won't see carbon wheels for a while because of the cost. Just price a motorcycle rim, large $
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06-12-2019, 08:21 AM | #14 |
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06-12-2019, 12:26 PM | #15 |
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Re: Cracked front wheels
[QUOTE=SSDiv6;590367]There are a lot of factors that will effect the longevity of drag racing wheels such as wheelstands, car weight, design of the wheel, material, fatigue and more.
I really think turning corners with a spool and slicks is the worse thing for front wheels. |
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