Originally Posted by
ThorUSA
no need to do that ....
I use those on wood rims ( and carbon ) or very sloppy soft alloy tims .. :-) the areohead is a strong one and doesnt need them
^This. They are pretty much unnecessary on our "A" setction rims (A23, Dyad/Aeroheat, Aerohead, etc). The triangulated cross section allows for a thicker spoke bed, which really eliminates the need for washers.