RIP Paul Walker - killed in a CGT's passenger seat

[BYprodriver]

CGT wheels are magnesium if I recall correctly. Interesting that they seemed unaffected by the crash or fire. All this talk about negligent vehicle design got me thinking about using magnesium for the wheels.

[Nine8Six]

Originally Posted by BYprodriver

CGT wheels are magnesium if I recall correctly. Interesting that they seemed unaffected by the crash or fire.

You may be re-enforcing PL's understanding of a "very weak" vehicle there. I have used Marchesini's forged (100%) magnesium wheels for years on all race & practice superbikes that I've owned. They are ultra light & stable, but incredibly brittle. One crash and they simply explode in pieces.

Thinking of it, I am also extremely surprised that those wheels held up better than the carbon fiber