The contrast between dark center and light spokes is jarring to the eyes. This and the different finishes of the 2 materials make the wheel look like it's just put together in someone's garage. IMO much better to make the center spokes dark grey or gun metal in color, the way Dymag does it.
In addition, the thicker rim now makes the spokes shorter, even clumsy. Just look how thick the total rim thickess is -- between the carbon fiber rim thickness and the aluminum rim thickess adding together. The spokes now end, in a very odd fashion, not at the edge of the rim. I like many of HRE wheels but this one needs a redesign, I think.
With recent reports of air leak with some wheels and the picture of the shattered wheel, I'll have to ask... Why bother?
