Originally Posted by
Sito
Sorry, just realizing I probably asked the question in the wrong way. This is probably better: If you have two wheels with the same rim profile and weight, one is carbon, the other aluminium, would the carbon wheel offer any advantage over the alu wheel? Would it be more comfortable, stiffer or somehow 'quicker' despite same weight/profile?
no, you would be wasting money on the carbon wheels.
You get carbon wheels for aero, lightweight or both.
If you are just as aero and same weight with alloy, than enjoy the better braking and durability of alloy without lightening your wallet by a K.