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Old 08-28-25 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by RCMoeur
Before you do anything, look for hidden cracks in the rim sidewall. Brake wear and fatigue could contribute to a failure.
I’ll add to check the sidewall of the rim for concaveness as well. Put a straight edge on the rim from the top to the bottom. If the rim is okay, the sidewall should touch the straight edge from top to bottom. If the rim is worn, you’ll see a gap in the middle.
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