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Had a tyre blow off the rim today, and this is how said rim now looks;

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It's running true still, but the lip is quite sharp... so, new rim time? Will that rub away at a (tubeless) tyre?


 
Posted : 28/09/2016 4:34 pm
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I had a similar problem a few weeks ago, managed to avoid locking up rear so I have lighter damage than that in more places.

I just took a fine file to the rough bits and hoped for the best. Been ok so far.


 
Posted : 28/09/2016 4:38 pm
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as above, i've be filing that back and continuing to use it


 
Posted : 28/09/2016 4:41 pm
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Roger... ta


 
Posted : 28/09/2016 4:57 pm