Originally Posted by
Homebrew01
Spin it slowly on the workstand, and look at the rim from the side. Does it go up & down relative to the brake pads ??
Also, look at the tire. Is there a high or low spot in the tire relative to the rim ? A tire that's not seated properly is more common than a problem with the rim.
^ this. In all likelihood, the tire was not seated properly. Let the air out, and then pump the tire up to its max pressure should fix it.