just noticed these dents in rim after repairing a flat. anyone who knows what theyre doing, is this okay? I put 30 psi into it and its holding…
by bleuszn
just noticed these dents in rim after repairing a flat. anyone who knows what theyre doing, is this okay? I put 30 psi into it and its holding…
by bleuszn
5 Comments
The tire is not seated on the rim correctly. Do not ride it this way. Let the air out completely and see if you can get that section to fit in place. It is difficult to tell from a photo if the rim is bent. If it is, you need a new rim. Best to visit a shop and have a pro look it over.
A wheel builder MAY be able to straighten it if the bends are smooth and large circle radius as these tires are lower in pressure than small road bikes – find one and ask for a quote and compare that cost to a new wheel cost(assuming you do as much of the re-assembly work after it has been made straight). If a mechanic does it all, a new wheel is cheaper based on labour costs.. If you want to run is as it is at a low pressure – it might last, but if the tube bulges out it might go gang = flat in an instant.
The rim isn’t dented, the tire isn’t seated. This is dangerous. Let the air out of the tire and try again.
Third pic makes it really clear the rim isn’t just dented, but you put a huge flat spot into it. You’ll need a new rim as fixing it is just going to weaken it and much of the work needed to be done to begin rounding it back out will need to be done for a new rim anyways.
It’s toast and time for a new rim.
Do people actually have no idea the difference between a fully seated tire and a tire not seated at all?
Is this why local bike shops and handymen make so much money??
God I need a career change. It might be Handyman time.