(ET) Upgrading my battery cables

[Klein Robert W NPRI <KleinRW Npt NUWC Navy Mil>]

Let's face it.  I used and abused the snot out of my Wheelhorse C-185 
(E-20) this last winter.  With all the snowblowing I did I really stressed 
the machine... And it took it.  Now I'm back to lawnmowing and spring 
maintenance; changed the transaxle fluid (probably the first time since 
new) with 85-140 hypoid lube (boy does that stuff pour like molasses), and 
adding a Landis charger.  My stock #2 battery cables definitely saw a lot 
of current through them and one in particular feels like the jackets 
slightly loose on the core.  Any reason not to replace them with #0 
welding wire (with soldered lugs of course)?

Bob Klein

P.S.  I'm going to be traveling from Charlestown, RI in Ithaca NY and back 
this weekend.  Anyone got a bucket loader they want to part with?  He he 
he didn't think so!