Originally Posted by
MyRedTrek
... Anyone have insight into why this is?
I have them on my Bontrager rims and the divots do give peace of mind. I have over 40,000 miles on the rims and divots are still there. For the relatively small effort to create the divots, it offers much more in safety and peace of mind.
Same with tires. My Continental Gatorskins and Specialized Armadillo All Condition tires have wear divots. It's a great visual indicator.