Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
I've read that, too, and it undoubtedly happens to some people. It concerned me enough at the time that I invested in replacement rims for a few of my wheels. Thousands of miles later, I still haven't worn out a rim, and the replacements collect dust in my basement.
So I would worry about it if and when it happens. In the meantime, you can feel your brake tracks to check if they are becoming concave. If you're curious, you could take off your tires and measure your rim thickness with an inexpensive "Iwanson gauge."
Good advice.
Unless you'll battle the elements regularly, it's not something that happens overnight. Depending on your wheels, a replacement wheelset could be more efficient.