Back in 1997 they certainly did !

Jan 04, 2021,11:31 AM
 

I remember riding in this 916 SPS, after 300 km we changed the standard aluminium wheels to magnesium ones .... the best bike ever suddenly became better ... by a whole lot.



Actually here we mounted them onto our 955 racer, never got to see them burning but hey, you can’t have it all 😆.


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Do magnesium wheels make sense?

 
 By: mjcruiser : December 9th, 2020-08:49
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As fire starters?

 
 By: EinPa : December 9th, 2020-08:57
Yes and No. Matches are much cheaper

Not for civilians they don't

 
 By: cazalea : December 9th, 2020-14:25
For race cars maybe Cazalea

They are gorgeous

 
 By: Gelato Monster : January 1st, 2021-18:29
Rays and tws are the best imho

Back in 1997 they certainly did !

 
 By: bimbeano : January 4th, 2021-11:31
I remember riding in this 916 SPS, after 300 km we changed the standard aluminium wheels to magnesium ones .... the best bike ever suddenly became better ... by a whole lot. Actually here we mounted them onto our 955 racer, never got to see them burning b...