Originally Posted by
Kontact
I wasn't suggesting rubber pads prevent rim wear. I was only suggesting that pad ablation is the trade-off that prevents the pad/rim contact from getting hot enough to lose friction.
Of course, the tire blowing off also eliminates the pad/rim contact from getting hot enough to lose friction.
Just messin' around. I don't care about any of this stuff. Ride what works for you, and if it doesn't work, ride something else or ride what you have differently. Your mileage Will vary.