Are you thinking of the weight you have to handle when taking them off/refitting?
Yes, wires will be heavier so a moot point. When I do mine is kneel opposite the wheel, close enough to keep the weight near to my body ( a basic safety action). Think of an F1 pitstop..... gun man is straight on so he can fit the gun easily. Wheel lifters are off centre so need to be strong and agile.
As for driving, then unless you are chasing performance you are unlikely to notice benefits of lower weight.
Worried about distortion/ loose spokes? Do the "ping test" to check the spokes for tightness.
I have not had problems or worries about my Plus Four with stainless wires and 18k+ miles in 2 1/2 years of pootling along and making progress ( honest officer...I never speed).
The only negative is cleaning them! Fiddliest of fiddly jobs. Poking small brushes/cloths/fingers into tight areas is fun.
Just a thought..... wires suit the design of the car. Alloys would need to be a retro design to match, not a modern one. It's a 1936 design after all!
Last edited by sospan; 27/11/25 10:29 AM.
