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.
6 Comments
Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca · 37 pts · 2y
Looks like prolonged use with poorly inflated tires.
potate@lemmy.ca · 22 pts · 2y
May also be an imperfectly aligned brake pad rubbing the tire.
MentalEdge@sopuli.xyz · 15 pts · 2y
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@monyet.cc · 12 pts · 2y
I'd change it for safety. Tyre is cheap, life is not :/
hawgietonight@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
Have you been stunting with this bike? Looks like a tire/rim after a hard landing.