Originally Posted by
canyoneagle
If the rims aren't too far gone (i.e. deburring/smoothing out the damage woun't take too much metal off) then they're keepers.
You'll be looking at 26" tires. If you want to ride trails/single track, any mountain bike tire will work. If it is for the road, 26" slicks would do nicely. I'd personally go with fat slicks.
How is the spoke tension? Are the wheels pretty true/round? Are the spokes corroded?
Inspect the rims where the nipples are to see if there are any signs of cracking at the spoke holes.
From my quick inspection earlier today I don't think there is any significant burring inside the rims, where the tires would seat. The wheels spin pretty true surprisingly, however the spokes need attention. Some are loose, some are corroded but I'll have to check the spoke holes tomorrow. What's the width range for tires i should be looking at?