Originally Posted by
bionnaki
In all my years, I've never seen anyone on the track using wooden rims -- and there is a strong reason for that, I believe. Wooden rims are the object of collectors and grouches -- not performance and practical-minded racers. They'll be heavy, require much maintenance, cannot be deep enough for aero advantages, and any benefit they may have would be exponentially and easily surpassed by aluminum or carbon.
Well, I've used them, raced on them, and don't regard myself as a collector or grouch. I've also seen others use them. You may choose to believe what you wish.