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Hi guys,

This may have been answered elsewhere, so apologies.

But does anyone know what material the FK2 Type R Alloys are made from?
There is a lot of talk that it's magnesium/aluminium which is surprising due to this being a very 1990s way to manufacture light weight wheels.

I just want to know because of getting a refurb... They really need a powder coating instead of the rubbish, soft Honda Paint.

Thanks.

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