[JBo]

Safety wire is designed to stop the item from coming loose...NOT telegraph the fact that it is loose. Safety wire has been used in aviation and other industries for years in that fashion. As the "knock ons" loosen or walk off towards the front of the car ( the ear at the 12:00 oclock position rotating towards the front), you put the "safety wire" on towards the back of the car (and tightly) to STOP the "knock on" from loosening. The simple way to look at it is to stop the "knock on' from rotating towards the front of the car and loosening. safety wire tools are designed to tighten the wire so there is no slack and prevent the loosening. I have a pic or two in gallery of a wheel, (hope I did it right after being on this soapbox)

Edit one of the pictures is of the passenger side front wheel (note the chewed up ear...no antiseize when I bought car), The other is of a driverside rear I believe and shows one wire correct and from the angle of photo ; one incorrect, it may be, but I assure you both wires are properly twisted and tight. I double wire all four wheels. Had an ear come off CSX3327 33 years ago and learned the lesson.