Need few suggestions or thoughts on replacing my front tire. Figured I could get the front off. Least carry it it. However, I noticed I have a slight 1/4" outward bow at the outer edge on one side and would like to see if I can squeeze it back straight. I may have did it a while back hitting a small but deep hole between the asphalt and a concrete abutment of a bridge at 65MPH. However I think it probably was done on last tire change. Got the wheel from a friend. The rim is a Harley Star 21 x 3" wide. Tire on there is a Metzeler ME880 Marathon Tube Type 80/90-21M C48H
My back is a Michelin but I did not try to get that one off and carried wheel in. (got a real steal on ebay but the dealer got it all back in mounting and balancing)
1. Should I try to bend rim back?
2. Is there any tire size options for my rim other then stock?
3. Since it says tube type, do you think it has a tube. Does not say on rim but the stem is about 1/4" longer then the back tubeless rim. They look the same other than the length.
Thanks for the help.
SAW

 

I'm running a Dunlop 21" Elite 3 90/90, a little wider than stock. Can't advise you on bending rim back.

 

Once the rim is bent it will be weak . That size rim is not to robust I would replace it .

 

When you're on two wheels, do not, I repeat DO NOT **** around when it comes to your tires or brakes. Suck it up and buy a new rim. Get something the same size (21x3, 21x3.5) and mount a 120/70 on it. I just stepped up from a MH90-21 Dunlop to a 90/90 Metzeler 880. That 10mm makes a difference; I don't feel the bike getting pulled into the cracks of the road like I use to.