YW Sin

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I think, the modern tubeless tires also makes the wire wheels obsolete. I could be wrong but I get an impression that wires actually pears into the rim and is held on the "other side" of the rim in side the tire.

Sounds like the wire-wheels has no special advantages other than its distinct look which I personally don't even find them pretty. I have found some manufacturers who makes them for modern cars. here

Great infos guys, This club is full of experts as always.-

Robmar, I look forward to it

Hi all, I have some questions concerning the classical wire wheels: 1-What are the advantages over conventional steel wheels? 2-Are the spokes in tension or are they in compression as well? 3-Why are they not in use any more? Etc… A ll standard, Classic 1.7 X-flow

Man,,, it does look great, I want one!!!

paulD, thanks for the info . I am catching it and begin to see the picture. I had no idea that there are such fundamental differences between a racing v8 and a road going version! It really is very interesting

PaulD, That is the exact problem my boss is having with his Leman prototype cars, due to high vibrations (I think) his cars are having electronic problems especially the discharge head lamps. Not a pleasent thing to happen in the middle of the night doing 170mph. But why would v8 cause more problem than the v10? Edited by - YW Sin on 14 Jan 2005 21:20:32

Paul , thats a pretty good guess

I once had an occation to drive a top end race kart. The thing had soo much vibration, I couldn't floor the kart even on straight line because i just couldn't see properly out side the helmet. What a scary experience that was!

How about the pilots who has to drive the thing for 24 hours? Surely a comfy LM car has a LOTS of advantage over a harsh one??

I see that it is one of the strong point but what about the vibration it causes making complicated electronic parts (which there are many in modernday racing cars)vulnerable?

Hi all.. I have just been wondering why do all racing cars mount their engines solid on the chassis? Are there arey advantages of doing so?

Great info Angus. Caterhams' love to rust is not unknown but again I feel that it is a crying shame that CC has neglected quality aspect of their products.