I suppose anything cylindrical about the same size as the roller weights might work, but I see a couple of problems. First, a solid piece of metal is going to be heavier than stock rollers, which will cause the gear ratio to go high much sooner, before the engine gets to its peak horsepower. Also, the nylon outer covering of the weights provide less wear and tear on the tracks and help the rollers move more smoothly. I think new rollers are pretty cheap, anyway.
david