TejanoTrackie 

^^^ I agree in general regarding the stock components on the old Richard Snook era Wabis, but at the time they were priced low enough to justify the economy quality parts. Other similarly priced steel framed SSFG bikes such as the Surly Steamroller and All City Big Block also came came with cheap stock tires, chains, saddles etc. As to wheel problems, I’ve never had any, and am curious as to which model wheels you have and what was the specific nature of the failure.