Mountain Biking - Wheel Damage

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UK Yank
08-15-06, 04:57 AM
Folks,

Ran over a nail (BIG one) this morning that managed to penetrate wheel, tube, AND part of the rim as shown here:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n54/pschlimm/Presentation1.jpg

The nail is one of those big ten penny variety. The red arrow depicts how far the nail went into the rim. My question is do I need to be concerned about the structural strength of the wheel now?

Thanks,

Paul

Dannihilator
08-15-06, 08:03 AM
Yes.
Evilbee
08-15-06, 08:39 AM
I doubt that the wheel's strength would have been seriously compromised by a single punched hole. However, I would not take the risk if I were you, I'd get the rim replaced asap.

Defiance
08-15-06, 08:48 AM
The rims strength comes from the circular shape, and if the sheet of metal that creates that shape is damaged, the wheel strength goes down.
mcoine
08-15-06, 09:41 AM
My question is do I need to be concerned about the structural strength of the wheel now?


If your spoke nipples are in upside down like in the drawing...yes.:D
Jason222
08-15-06, 03:44 PM
As long as there arn't any deep ruts or jagged edges, it's probably fine. Smooth it out and put tape of some kind (electrical would probably be best) over the area so that it doesn't puncture the tube.