Two Gates Alloy Wheels

I have just been to a race meeting and seen a Minilite copy alloy wheel made by the Two Gates company completely fractured leaving the centre attached to the wheel hub and the spokes and rim completely seperate. This was on a BMW 2002 and in a race and therefore in more extreme conditions than a road car but it reminded me of concerns raised a few years ago about these wheels.

Regards

Batfish

I have these on my Elan +2. I am now completeing the restoration and have yet to run the car. This topicx was covered recently.

Most people responded that the Elan and +2 wheels are OK.

I remain concerned. Especially in light of the fact that the company is no longer in business.

Bob

Hi, if you are worried about your wheels then I would suggest you inspect them carefully for cracking. If you still have concerns then get them checked by dye penetrant testing.

Brian.

Hi, if you are worried about your wheels then I would suggest you inspect them carefully for cracking. If you still have concerns then get them checked by dye penetrant testing.

Brian.