Bent Wheel

[skaltpunk]

My wheel (or maybe just my tire) wobbles a bit side to side. Is this a huge concern? It definitely didn't happy until i replaced a tube, so I'm sure it's something I did. If it presents a safety risk, I'll fix it. Otherwise, i don't think it would be worth the time and money. What do you all think?

[myhonda]

as long as its not rubing against anything id leave it.

[-aL-]

if its the rim thats bent, you might only notice it at extremly low speeds and when you are cornering really sharply. might jump around a lil bit

[berreta22]

just spin the wheel and use like a pen or something..what ever hits the pen its outta whack.

[scootercommuter]

I change tires and tubes on my '87 Spree. Rub talcum powder on the tube and coat the inside of the tire. This will help prevent the tube from bunching up upon installation. Partially inflate the tire then let the air out. This will help the bead seat itself on the rim. Inflate the tire partially again then spin the wheel. Look for any area that bulges out when you spin it. You may find that the bead is not fully seated and that is causing a bulge.
Hit the tire directly on the bulge with a hammer or something but not so hard that it will dent the rim. You will be able to fully seat the bead and alleviate any out-of-roundness not caused by rim damage

[scootercommuter]

I change tires and tubes on my '87 Spree. Rub talcum powder on the tube and coat the inside of the tire. This will help prevent the tube from bunching up upon installation. Partially inflate the tire then let the air out. This will help the bead seat itself on the rim. Inflate the tire partially again then spin the wheel. Look for any area that bulges out when you spin it. You may find that the bead is not fully seated and that is causing a bulge.
Hit the tire directly on the bulge with a hammer or something but not so hard that it will dent the rim. You will be able to fully seat the bead and alleviate any out-of-roundness not caused by rim damage