In a message dated 11/16/00 2:05:49 AM Eastern Standard Time,
andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes:

<< Hi gang
 >Someone has offered me a set of magnesium alloy wheels for a good price.

 I have heard that magnesium-alloy wheels are a no-no for street use. They
 are brittle and develop hairline fractures, which corrode. Eventually the
 wheel flies apart on the road. NOT pretty. >>

im sure he means regular aluminum alloys.  "mags" is just a slang '70's term
for alloys..
chris