Originally Posted by
essiemyra
Hi,
I was told by my lbs that I need to replace my front wheel due to the bike rim being worn because the bike is 9 years old and the rim has a lot of wear. Is this a valid concern?
Thank-you in advance for any and all help.
Yes. Caliper brake wear on aluminum rims happens. If you don't replace the rim it can crack and the tire blow out. Modern rims have a "wear indicator" machined into the brake track. When the indicator disappears it's time to replace.
Years ago I had a well-worn rim explode as I was riding along. Fortunately I was riding at a mellow pace on a bike path. Still, I had to wait a couple hours for my wife to ride home and fetch the van.
