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A proposed move to less expensive IndyCar wheels made from aluminum, rather than the lighter and more brittle magnesium that has been popular in the series dating back the CART IndyCar Series, will…
The proposed switch to less expensive aluminum wheels in IndyCar won’t happen before 2027. The decision was made in the final team managers meeting in February. The change to aluminum wheels may align with the introduction of the next IndyCar chassis. Safety concerns with the ‘aero lip’ on magnesium wheels are also a driving factor for the switch. Removing the ‘aero lip’ would address the issue of shards breaking free during impact.
