Imbalanced tension can also lead to many other issues, such as springs prone to breaking (which is a hassle in itself, as the replacements aren't as good as the originals), but these are minor compared to the wheel.
Due to the old wire rope reaching the end of its lifespan, there's a risk that it may damage the new rope when it breaks, potentially just deforming it without visible signs. This is a serious issue.
It's quite common in this industry to replace an entire cable just for a single broken wire; there's a logic behind it. In society, there are many individuals who tout the apparent benefits, such as replacing just one wire, or switching to steel-core cables, etc., which seem to visibly reduce costs and extend lifespan. However, why these methods haven't become standard practices in the industry is something only users who have replaced their cables can truly appreciate.
