Originally Posted by
smashndash
Picture 1 is damage to the rim/brake track. I’m not sure exactly how it happened, but judging by the damage to the tire, I assume it must have been a few rocks that I hit at just the wrong angle? It’s definitely not pinch damage because I’ve been running this tire very hard.
Do you guys think it’s cause for a new rim, or at least a professional inspection? If this really happened because of some rocks, then maybe 25mm tires on these rims really isn’t practical.
I wouldn't worry about the chips, but I would probably wet-sand the nicks, and apply some clearcoat to the sanded area.
It looks like it was from some rock impacts, because the tire is also scuffed up a bit in the same area.