Anyone else read this?
Thoughts? I thinking that if they get them strong, enough those would be some kick ass light racing rims!
ehhh
would be interesting when they hit the streets. that would be the ultamate in lightweight.
If it gets the TUV “stamp” of approval, then I would feel confident running them.
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IMHO…a strong plastic wheel is absolutely feasable
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If it gets the TUV “stamp” of approval, then I would feel confident running them.
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my thoughts as well
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Maybe not in our cold ass winter though.
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i’m not worried about the cold i’m worried about extreme brake heat.
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i’m not worried about the cold i’m worried about extreme brake heat.
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Thermosets will not do anything under heat, I would still be extremely afraid of the cold making the brittle
If they are using a form Of ThermoResin Similar to Sports helmets, and Cutco knife handles It most definitely can be done.
Wow… that would be AMAZING!
Im sure theyre going to be strong as hell, its just how theyre going to react to some serious abuse, they probably would just snap if you railed a curb or something, but id just get them for track rims anyways, so i dont think theres many curbs to hit…
Wouldnt they weigh like 6 lbs in 18’s? haha… SIQQQQ
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will be stupid expensive compared to magnesium, aluminum, etc…
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I agree with the intial R&D…but you eliminate everything that makes current mag/aluminum wheels expensive when they are made light-weight.
i.e… you don’t have any final machining/balancing as you do following the forging/casting process of mag/aluminum
wow… that would be sweet for a light wheel.