Originally Posted by
rootboy
Pictures, Bianchigirll. We need pictures!
Ha Ha sorry guys I just couldn't resist.
I agree with Randy that yes they help spread the force load over a wider area but I think eyelet or washer if the rim is going to crack from fatigue, trauma or over tension it will crack. In my experience nipple abrasion/failure is a bigger issue (and pain in the bum) than rim issues especially with the late '80s V profile aero rims.
Rootboy I think either would be fine but I would use the stainless. I do believe thought some Nisi rims took a funny washer maybe oval shaped don't know if that matters.
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