Originally Posted by
bobbyl1966
Thank you for that info. i need found 2x4. no have now. i tried make straight the rim i put the wheel on the floor and i step with my feet where i see the rim is bent but is not helps.
To get a bent piece of metal back to flat, you need to bend it PAST flat in the opposite direction of the bend you are trying to remove.
To save a badly bent rim it's often easier to unlace it completely, then bend it flat(-er).
Otherwise the spokes will get in the way of the required over-bend you need to do.
Tape the spokes at each outer cross for faster reassembly.