Got this secondhand single speed a couple weeks ago and it’s been getting me around well. The steel tires are noticeably old and I’ve begun noticing this wobble in the front tire. Is it fixable? Should I get new tires altogether?
Too much wobble? Are these tires done?
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by spilt_yakult
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Those rims can be trued. You’ll need a tool to tighten the spokes, a YouTube video to guide you and some patience.
Or go to the lbs to get it done.
Them steel tires must be really slick! Take your wheels to a bike shop and have them trued.
Perfectly fine. Give trueing them a shot. With some patience you can get em straight enough.
For educational purposes, not shaming: the metal rims, spokes, and hubs together are “wheels”. The word “tire” only refers to the exterior rubber. Then there’s the “tube” between them that actually holds the air.