Was going to go for a simple ride tonight. Noticed this strange wear on my tire right next to the rim. Is this bad/a big deal?
Update: thank you all for your quick replies! I will be not be riding it and change it out. My rim is definitely very slightly bent, I can feel it when I ride. Definitely need a new bike since I know I’m too heavy for this bike.
37 points
Looks like prolonged use with poorly inflated tires.
6 points
Have you been stunting with this bike? Looks like a tire/rim after a hard landing.
22 points
May also be an imperfectly aligned brake pad rubbing the tire.
7 points
Bead is torn. It’s holding on by the backside cotton strands. If you don’t mind crashing, take a spare tire and tube and just send it.
12 points
I’d change it for safety. Tyre is cheap, life is not :/
