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Jan 5, 2019 | 08:07 AM

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Kingglide549

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From: Viet Vet, crossroads

Is that rim bent at the top?

Jan 5, 2019 | 08:32 AM

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Nick Sorgio

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Yes, it's bent. I think I should be able to straighten it.

Jan 5, 2019 | 08:35 AM

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Racepres

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Originally Posted by Nick Sorgio

Yes, it's bent. I think I should be able to straighten it.

Not too big of a deal...especially if [after dismounting the tire] you find the Bead area is still OK... in which case it is simply cosmetic.

Jan 5, 2019 | 10:48 AM

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panz4ever

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Re: bent rim. You might think about looking for a shop that can straighten that rim and make it “true” again. In my area there’s a shop called Pico Wheel Service, outside of Fresno, CA. They do a nice job making them run straight again. Doesn’t require breaking the rim down either..just can’t have the tire on it.

Jan 6, 2019 | 07:58 AM

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Racepres

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Actually, anyone who can lace and true a spoked wheel can accomplish what ya say... If [big Word] If they can in fact get the rim squared away... I would not remove rim from spokes unless absolutely necessary... and if it was... May as well replace said rim!!!