Rims play an important role in this setup. As the outer edges of the wheel, your rims secure the tire on to the wheel by forming an airtight seal. But rims are only one part of the wheel equation. In addition to rims, wheels are comprised of other important features: Wheel bearing:Thi...
So if you’re looking for a new pair of wheels, for any bike, from your road whip to a downhill sled, we’ve put together this guide on how to choose bike wheels, rims, hubs, and spokes to help you decipher all the chatter. So dig in, figure out what features really matter the...
Rims should be exactly centered between the axle nuts. To check this you can use either a dishing tool, or your frame to check the measurement on each side. If the rim is off-center, pull it in either direction by equally tightening all of the spokes on one side 1/4 turn, and loose...
No one does chrome rims like Traxxas, and the brightly mirrored wheels are real sparklers when they spin in the sun. They also present some fun detailing opportunities. You can turn the shine down with flat-clear paint to create more of a satin or “raw aluminum” look. Or, paint over ...
If you are shipping tires with wheels, then you can ship them with or without a box, but you must pack everything carefully to protect the wheel and rims during shipping (see the above section on packing tires with wheels (rims) for shipping). ...
you’ll need rim strips and valve stems that are compatible with your wheels, as well as TLR sealant. You’ll also need tools to remove tires and rim strips if needed. You can also use TLR tape to seal compatible rims, but Bontrager TLR rim strips will give you a tighter bead lock ...
If you’re using super-techy-aero-deep-v rims, look up the rim depth on the manufacturer’s site and make sure the valve stem is an extra 5mm or so to clear it.When to Replace Bike Tires? Replace your tires when they start acting like a dead-eyed DMV rep; Not doing their job ...
(And sometimes for the second, third, or even fortieth time.) Different combinations of rims, tires, valves, and rim tape all factor together to (sometimes) cause havoc. We’ve even had identical tires inconsistently set up on the same rims. But with a few tips and tricks, you can ...
It gives the tire the strength it needs to stay seated on the wheel rim and to handle the forces applied by tire mounting machines when the tires are installed on rims. The body is made up of several layers of different fabrics, called plies. The most common ply fabric is polyester cord...
When you get home, check your brakes for wear, because riding in the rain can increase the rate at whichbrake padswear down. Also check wheel rims on rim brake bikes, because they can wear quickly in wet conditions. 15. Protect items you’re carrying ...