Military-Vehicles: Re: [MV] M416 Rims...

Re: [MV] M416 Rims...

Dan Johnson (drj@tctc.com)
Wed, 29 Oct 1997 20:21:27 -0500

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>I'm in the process of cleaning up my M416 and had the tires pulled off the
>rims today. Much to my surprise, those darn rims didn't weigh hardly
>anything! Then, I flipped one over and it was stamped ALCOA. Not being a
Scott:

A few years ago a friend of mine got some rims from the National Guard. He
was told that they we magnesium (mag wheels) and the Guard we suppose to
have gotten rid of them years ago. Some problem with burning pretty hot if
ingnited. I think they fit a M-151. I not familar with the M416 or what
years they we made. That my be a possibility but ALCOA sure sounds like
aluminum. This is all 2nd hand and I am not an expert in anything. Maybe
someone else knows more.

Dan
drj@tctc.com

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