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Old 07-13-09, 12:05 PM
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the wheel won't collapse, that's more from giving it a strong impact to the rim under load.

what happens is that the rim will crack and sort of bulge out in the cracked spot, making your brakes rub. worst case, your rim cracks around the entire circumference and your tire falls off the rim, jamming into the brake pads.

softer compound pads... koolstop salmon.
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