Originally Posted by
Chuckles1
First and only time I used a tire jack my rim bent. It was pretty well worn out from braking, wear dimples were long gone, so that was likely a factor.
I rarely need it for my usual tires ( panaracer Parcelas kevlar bead), but it is handy as my old hands don't have the strength they once did.
Anecdotally I haven't bent a rim with mine. I carry a VAR on the bike.