[Noah Kubicek]

Yeah, I kind of dented an aluminum e13 rim bunnyhopping a stone wall. 😐 That sucks.
So, I ride a Commencal Meta HT. I don't think Commencal will send me a new rim under warranty, and unfortunately I can't buy the same exact one since it seems like on e13's website, this rim is only available aftermarket in 30mm.
What I had: an LG1 Enduro Base rim, 27.5, 32h, 35mm internal. 2.6 inch tires on it.
So, I guess my question here is should I go 30mm, or just get a different rim? As far as I know a wider rim will be stronger. Anyone have any recommendations for a relatively inexpensive rim?

Thanks 🙃

 

[ocnLogan]

How bad is the dent? Does the tire still hold air? You are right though, I really doubt you’ll get a warranty replacement. As I don’t think I’ve ever seen an alloy rim with a warranty on it.

My last wheelset had a number of dents in the rear wheel, but all were minor enough I was able to straighten them with a crescent wrench, and continue using them.

Also, wider rims doesn’t usually mean stronger radially. If you’re looking for a good strong rim, that is somewhat inexpensive, look at the WTB KOM Tough, or Spank 350/359 rims.

 

[vikb]

You can likely fix the dent and keep riding without issues. Post a photo and we can give you some feedback on the repair.

 

[slimat99]

The beauty of metal rims is you can run them with lots of damage. I don't toss a rim until the flat spots are so bad I can feel them while riding, or the rim is cracked. If the dent isn't causing tubeless issues leave it alone. If it's a trouble spot for burping straighten it out gently with an adjustable wrench.

 

[Noah Kubicek]

Thanks so much everyone. The dent is pretty small, but air is coming through it. (I am running tubeless.) I didn't think of straightening it out... will that have any effect on the strength of the rim? And if I can straighten it out okay will it still seal well enough for tubeless? Will post a picture tomorrow as it is getting late.

 

[Sanchofula]

Buy the same rim and relace, it’s not hard

 

[Noah Kubicek]

Buy the same rim and relace, it’s not hard

Thanks man but that's the thing- the rim is only available in 30mm, and I need a 35.

 

[eb1888]

Heres another path if you need a new rim. WTB KOM has a 40mm inner width rim.

KOM Tough i40

Built for bashing, whether on a gravity shred sled or fully loaded bikepacking rig. KOM Tough rims are extruded from top-tier AL 6069 alloy to provide utmost durability at a reasonable weight. Our legendary I-Beam construction has evolved to further reinforce the rim with dual support beams that...

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You could go with that for a front. 2.8 tires would now work. Rounded tread profile higher volume 2.6s would work at lower pressures. Check fork clearance.
If the rear is the dented rim you could swap your existing front to the rear.
New wider rim on the front.
That rim is 590g. 35mm is 594g. Weight includes a solid strip.