A fire extinguisher was kept handy because of fear of catching the magnesium wheel on fire.

However, pure magnesium wheels are no longer produced, being found only on classic cars.

The mass of a typical magnesium automotive wheel is about 5-9 kg (depending on size).

Gravity cast magnesium wheels have been in production since the early 1920s.

He hit a wall hard enough to briefly ignite a magnesium wheel, but refused to slow down.

Built from the 1125R, the 1125RR changes include a titanium exhaust, magnesium wheels, full fairings and a chain drive.

By 1947 he had designed and made his first touring caravan with magnesium wheels and suspension and the brakes from a Spitfire fighter aircraft.

A flash of flame appeared, probably caused when the magnesium wheels of Fittipaldi's car hit the rail.

Front and rear suspension are linked, steering is electrically powered, magnesium wheels come from BBS.

A weight reduction program was enacted which included the fitment of a carbon fibre bonnet and magnesium wheels.