Cutting / Welding 2015 BBS wheels

[theboy272]

Hi everyone,

I am new here and thought this would definitely be the place to answer a technical question for me.

I am looking to buy two former F1 wheels and turn them into a Barbecue for friend who is a huge fan.

So i want to cut and weld the wheels etc. However, i read that the wheels contain Magnesium. So given welding and cooking temperatures, do you think this will be risky with Magnesium?

Thanks,

Mark

[zac510]

It'll make one great unforgettable BBQ!

[theboy272]

Exactly!!! Trying to avoid that BOOM if i take a torch to it lol.

Any input form people would be greatly appreciated

[FrukostScones]

LOLz

[zac510]

In all seriousness, my old man used to have a BBQ made from a car wheel. You need a 15" diameter wheel so that it will fit on top of a 44 gallon drum, which raises the height and, with the top removed, also gives something to catch the ash and grease in. An F1 wheel is only 13" diameter and a very expensive one at that, for something that's going to get extremely dirty with oil and charcoal ash.
I think an F1 wheel, or one from a GT sportscar would make a better indoor table, away from fire (hopefully).

[theboy272]

Great, thanks for your advice.

Hopefully we can find an alternative for the wheels.

Thanks again

[seventhsin]

Can you sketch an example of how you want to lay the wheels into the BBQ structure? There's more than one way to skin a cat.