bronco91shee Posted January 20, 2004 Report Posted January 20, 2004 Just a quick ?. I ruined my aftermarket alum wheels today. And i was wondering if the stock ones were alum too. My dad says he thinks they are. Ohh, my front ones that is. Thanks for ur help.. Peace out Quote
efward Posted January 20, 2004 Report Posted January 20, 2004 Yeah they are. Hey since this topic seems like a closed book - I think I'll hijack it. Can anyone tell me the difference between Douglas Red Label, Blue Label and Black Label rims. ...and don't say thickness of the aluminum. Quote
frocashmoney24 Posted January 20, 2004 Report Posted January 20, 2004 the thickness of the aluminum..... .125, .160. 190, and of coarse the prices and little lables on the rims Quote
boonman Posted January 20, 2004 Report Posted January 20, 2004 ...and don't say thickness of the aluminum. Why not? Directly quoted from Douglas' website here: Strengths & Availability Please contact customer service at [email protected] for your specific application. HIGH PERFORMANCE. Douglas Wheels are made from high strength 6061 aluminum alloy that is heat treated and aged for maximum durability and uniform strength. Our wheels are made in four different strengths, to cover every need. STANDARD STRENGTH. Our "BLUE LABEL" wheels are made from .125 inch thick material, and are ideal for use in dunes and recreational riding. Certain "BLUE LABEL" are available with center plate reinforcement, designated with an "R" in the description of the wheel. HIGH-STRENGTH LIGHTWEIGHT. Our "BLACK LABEL" wheels are made from .160 inch thick material, and are designated for competition use, in such events as Moto-Cross, TT's, and Flat Track. SUPERSTRONG. Our "RED LABEL" wheels are made from .190 inch thick material and are virtually indestructible, yet still very light weight. They are designated for rough use such as desert, cross country, and clay tracks. ULTIMATE. Our new ULTIMATE line of ATV wheels incorporate integral reinforcing rings, integral beadlocks, and billet centers in a design that optimizes weight. STOCK INVENTORY AND CUSTOM WHEELS. Most part numbers are carried in stock for immediate delivery. Douglas Wheel, Inc. also has the capability of creating custom wheels to match your specific needs. Please contact customer service at [email protected] for your specific application. SO, the thickness of the wheel, determines it's strength, and thus they "labeled" it. Here is the LINK to where I quoted it from and HERE is their main page. Quote
BenBB Posted January 20, 2004 Report Posted January 20, 2004 Well put boonman. I run .125 for TT (no jumps, lightest weight), .160 for dunes (for jumping but no rocks to worry about) and .190 for trails (better resistance to rock damage)... Quote
boonman Posted January 20, 2004 Report Posted January 20, 2004 I ran .125 wheels for TT, and I lost a race because of it. A guy on a 250R I was overtaking on the outside, slid the rear wheels into mine, and folded them up. Reinforced all the way!!!! Quote
efward Posted January 20, 2004 Report Posted January 20, 2004 Good info. I was under the impression you could get Red Labels for example in any of the above stated thicknesses. I slump corrected. Quote
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