Originally Posted by
EKW in DC
That's kinda what I was thinking.
Is it a good idea to put any kind of tape on your rims if you don't have disc brakes?
Nope... because with other than disc or coaster brakes, the rims are your braking surface. You don't want the tape interfering with your stoppers ;-)
The plastic reflectors in spokes, or reflective tape around the ends of your spokes works a lot better. Some tires, such as the Continental Contacts or certain Schwlabe tires come with a reflective band on the sidewalls, which work really well for side visibility.