The 3 legs are indeed made of metal but that Connector for the "master" and the 3 legs is made of plastic :-(. Stable is not recording and the "plate" where the wheels rest bend under the weight of the tire. Collapse does not do it, but I'd rather buy me at the store what stable. Ok for the price. The lowest tires (185er on alloy wheels) is almost on the uprights on (about 0.5cm air). The distance between the other tire is greater (approximately 1-1,5cm) and should be enough for 195er.