Is my wheel ruined? Screw through tire AND wheel...
07-16-12, 01:04 PM
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Is my wheel ruined? Screw through tire AND wheel...
So I somehow had a 4-inch screw go through both my tire and my wheel. Once I remove the screw, will I be able to cover the hole with tape or will I be susceptible to pinch flats, or worse, from now on? I don't really have the funds to go buy a new wheels so any suggestions are appreciated. BTW, if it makes a difference, we're talking about a road bike tire.
07-16-12, 01:30 PM
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Having a screw go through your tire *and* your wheel, that's pretty amazing.
Hard to say without seeing the rim, but I would consider drilling (or reaming) out the hole to make it smooth, so there are no sharp bits, and then covering it with rim tape.
Is the hole in the side of the rim? Or does it go through the inside where the spoke holes are. I guess that would matter too.
Maybe post a photo.
Hard to say without seeing the rim, but I would consider drilling (or reaming) out the hole to make it smooth, so there are no sharp bits, and then covering it with rim tape.
Is the hole in the side of the rim? Or does it go through the inside where the spoke holes are. I guess that would matter too.
Maybe post a photo.
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Do you have a picture of the rim? If a screw went through the rim, then there is a good chance your wheel is destroyed. Please post a photo.
tire might be usable for a while with a tire patch.
How the heck did you get a screw to puncture an aluminum rim/wheel?
Edit: didn't see picture post.
That is nuts. I would remove it, polish up the whole as best as I can and put plenty of rim tape style covering over it. Maybe some electrical tape or even strapping tape. I mean tubes don't pop with deep nipple holes due to rim tape so no reason why you can't patch it up if the metal around it is structurally sound.
tire might be usable for a while with a tire patch.
How the heck did you get a screw to puncture an aluminum rim/wheel?
Edit: didn't see picture post.
That is nuts. I would remove it, polish up the whole as best as I can and put plenty of rim tape style covering over it. Maybe some electrical tape or even strapping tape. I mean tubes don't pop with deep nipple holes due to rim tape so no reason why you can't patch it up if the metal around it is structurally sound.
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Given were it is you may be OK since its not directly next to a spoke hole.
I've seen several rims were screws and nails have gone thru as yours did, you are not the first!.
Keep and eye on it clean up the hole and some new rim tape keep an eye on it but you may be ok for now.
I've seen several rims were screws and nails have gone thru as yours did, you are not the first!.
Keep and eye on it clean up the hole and some new rim tape keep an eye on it but you may be ok for now.
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How about a picture of the inside of the rim?
Depending on the location of the bead seat & hole, there "might" be an issue.
How about a picture of the inside of the rim?
Depending on the location of the bead seat & hole, there "might" be an issue.
07-16-12, 05:18 PM
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It looks like it's time to get a new rim. You surely can't expect such catastrophic damage to a rim and think that it could be salvageable. It's toast.
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OUCH! 
Well, it's between spokes, and hopefully not near the seam... I concur. Clean up the hole inside and out, rim tape it on the inside,
some creative scissors work + black electrical tape and you should be good to go!
Mount a tire and tube, inflate it slowly and check the bead for creeping. If it doesn't, gradually take the pressure up and keep checking.
Let it sit a day or two at 70 or 80# and see if the tire wants to blow off. I bet you'll be OK.
Well, it's between spokes, and hopefully not near the seam... I concur. Clean up the hole inside and out, rim tape it on the inside,
some creative scissors work + black electrical tape and you should be good to go!
Mount a tire and tube, inflate it slowly and check the bead for creeping. If it doesn't, gradually take the pressure up and keep checking.
Let it sit a day or two at 70 or 80# and see if the tire wants to blow off. I bet you'll be OK.
07-16-12, 05:29 PM
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If it coulda happened to a steel rim there woulda been stretch
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marksIf the rims true, just a little marine epoxie and yer on yer way.
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Once I got it home and removed the nail I realized the hole was between two spokes so none of the spokes or eyelets were damaged. I replaced the tire and tube, filed the burrs off the spoke bed and outer face of the rim, added a dab of silicone seal to the outer hole and placed a duct-tape patch over the hole in the rim tape. That was 10,000 miles and and the rim is still giving fine service.
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I would patch it as some have suggested and ride it. If you decide to toss it I will pay the shipping if you will send it to me.
The reason that I feel that the wheel is safe is that there are spoke holes all around the rim and these holes don't pose a problem. There are also holes in the inner bed of the rim so that the spoke nipples can be adjusted. There are rims with up to 40 spokes and holes. My thinking is you have not exceeded the maximum number of holes allowed in a rim. Now your method of adding holes may not be approved.
The reason that I feel that the wheel is safe is that there are spoke holes all around the rim and these holes don't pose a problem. There are also holes in the inner bed of the rim so that the spoke nipples can be adjusted. There are rims with up to 40 spokes and holes. My thinking is you have not exceeded the maximum number of holes allowed in a rim. Now your method of adding holes may not be approved.
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Drill a new hole in the hub so you can add 1 more spoke .... Stronger than the original !
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Take out the old screw...
Put in a smaller screw with the same diameter but only 1/2" length...glue/expoxy in place...cover with rim tape.
And then keep riding the sucker...your buddies will think you have big ones.
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Put in a smaller screw with the same diameter but only 1/2" length...glue/expoxy in place...cover with rim tape.
And then keep riding the sucker...your buddies will think you have big ones.
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Don't risk it, A rebuilt wheel with a new rim should be $75 to $150. That's cheaper than a trip to the emergency room.
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Nonesense. Even if the hole eventually causes rim failure, it's not the kind of failure that will cause an accident. As noted above, neither the spokes. eyelets or bead seat were damaged so, if the hole is smoothed over and plugged, the damage is just cosmetic.
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I agree. Just because something is not perfect, doesn't mean it can't be used. People are sometimes too quick to throw away and replace things.
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