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magnesium wheels

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Magnesium wheels are special wheels made from a lightweight metal called magnesium. They help the car go faster and handle better because they weigh less than regular wheels.

Technical Definition

Magnesium wheels are lightweight wheels made from magnesium alloy, which helps reduce the overall weight of the vehicle. This can improve performance, handling, and fuel efficiency.

Hear It Discussed

"But then every time I see one of these with those little magnesium wheels [565.6s] and that beautiful crackle finish twin cam engine, I'm like, God,"
171 Cunningham Tears, Heavy Breathing, and Box Flares Bring a Trailer Podcast 09:22

"...and then it has 23-inch magnesium wheels, which save..."
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"92 oh, wow. Yeah, you said these are magnesium wheels magnesium wheels. Yeah Don't break one because there's only one guy in England that makes them and he apparently made you one"
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