Just noticed this bulge in my rim this morning, no big impacts that could have caused it that I'm aware of. Should I be worried about it? It's holding air and the tire still feels fine
by Bobbymokie
Just noticed this bulge in my rim this morning, no big impacts that could have caused it that I'm aware of. Should I be worried about it? It's holding air and the tire still feels fine
by Bobbymokie
6 Comments
Uhhh… Naw dude that rim is done. A bend like will fail sooner rather than later.
Assuming this is alloy, it’s fine. Next time you have the tire off you can bend it back with a wrench.
Looks like an indentation next to it that displaced the material to bulge out where you are looking.
Its very minimal a not a problem at all.
Your valve stem seems bent over. You may have kicked up a rock or stick, bent the valve stem over, and dented the rim.
You can also see where sealant leaked out and ran down the sidewall. Looks like this happened recently
Aluminum rims dent, it’s just part of the sport. This is minor, you’ll do worse sooner than later. Keep riding, don’t worry about it, but DO have your spokes tensioned up from time to time to keep your wheel tight and strong.
If it holds don’t touch it. If it leaks, your handy mallet and adjustable wrench can do the trick. You essentially true it like rotor.