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Strange tire wear at rim (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by hangyor@sh.itjust.works to c/bicycles@lemmy.ca
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Was going to go for a simple ride tonight. Noticed this strange wear on my tire right next to the rim. Is this bad/a big deal?

Update: thank you all for your quick replies! I will be not be riding it and change it out. My rim is definitely very slightly bent, I can feel it when I ride. Definitely need a new bike since I know I'm too heavy for this bike.

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[-] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 37 points 3 months ago

Looks like prolonged use with poorly inflated tires.

[-] potate@lemmy.ca 22 points 3 months ago

May also be an imperfectly aligned brake pad rubbing the tire.

[-] MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz 15 points 3 months ago

I'd take the tire off for a proper look, but to be really clear: This looks like a damaged bead, that's bad. As in tire might fly off the rim bad.

Unless you know based off a closer look that it's fine, don't ride on this tire.

[-] Annoyed_Crabby 12 points 3 months ago

I'd change it for safety. Tyre is cheap, life is not :/

[-] hawgietonight@lemmy.world 7 points 3 months ago

Bead is torn. It's holding on by the backside cotton strands. If you don't mind crashing, take a spare tire and tube and just send it.

[-] lemmefixdat4u@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

Have you been stunting with this bike? Looks like a tire/rim after a hard landing.

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