Just noticed I have a pretty big dent in my rim with sealant leaking a bit. Is this okay to ride or is it time for a new rim?
by wheresthebeef999
Just noticed I have a pretty big dent in my rim with sealant leaking a bit. Is this okay to ride or is it time for a new rim?
by wheresthebeef999
9 Comments
Well, it’s definitely time for a new rim, but until it arrives you can ride this one a bit.
I’ve ridden rims like that for years without problems, usually I’ll bend the dent out next time I have the tire off (which should be pretty soon for you). That’s not a bad dent, there are no sharp edges so I wouldn’t worry about it.
I would try straightening that back out with a piece of wood and a light touch of a hammer.
It doesn’t really need to be replaced unless it starts to leak.
yes
I would keep riding
Slowly to the pub? Yeah
Anything else, no thanks.
Pound it back out and see if you can get it to hold air. I would be more annoyed that I had to run a tube than concerned about anything structural. I have had a pretty good dent on the rear of my trail bike for years, still holds air, I don’t care.
Nbd. If it seals and holds air wouldn’t think about it. Bending it back you risk(low risk) cracking it.
With tubeless I guess I would change it soon. Or use tubes – mine looks similar and I ride it on-/off-road without any problems (Cyclocross, not MTB).