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The short answer to your question is “yes”.
Wire halyards have a tendency to pull out of the track when the mast bends, with the resulting effect of losing halyard tension and jamming the track. Not to mention fraying and punching holes in your fingers.
Depending on the cleat that you choose, 5mm uncovered spectra may be a bit slippery and is overkill in terms of strength and cost. 5mm veclock is used on the standard YMS/Binks fitout and I have found it to be really good. I’m told 4mm can pull out of the track. Here is one source:http://binksmarine.com.au/store/ropes/prestetched-veclock/veclock-5mm-rpvl5
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