It’s interesting to see the variety of opinions. I appreciate the shared experiences as well!
I’m gonna file down the burr, make sure the wheel is true, run it for a lil while, and see how things work out. If this is a rear rim I'd probably run it for awhile and see what happens. While keeping a close eye on it of course.
If its a front the consequences of a sudden failure are much higher IMO and i would go ahead and replace.
It sucks but that rim is ruined. You should replace it before it becomes a whole different problem. It's happened to me as well, I had to un-drill a screw from my tire, tube & rim. The idea of drilling out the hole is not prudent. That rim has been compromised and will fail and when rims fail they do so dramatically.
I'd probably replace the rim, especially if the braking surface of the side wall is very worn.
At the very least I'd take Ian's suggestion and round out both of the holes. If a crack propagates at the inner wall you may not recognize it until you hit a pothole that finishes it off for good.
Steve in AVL
On Monday, September 8, 2025 at 9:30:16 AM UTC-4 Josh C wrote:
99 miles in and you get a nail through your tire & rim...how deflating. Sorry, had to. I'd be concerned about the rim if it were me, but I may keep riding it and just keep a close eye on it for cracks. That bike wouldn't be my choice for a ride that takes me a long way from the house until I felt that I could trust the rim.
On Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 10:26:04 PM UTC-4 Ian A wrote:
Would it be prudent to drill that hole through to make it round? That should stop any cracks forming.
IanA Alberta Canada
I took the Roadini out for a century today and at mile 99 on flat pavement I hit a 2” nail that went through my tire, through my tube, through the rim tape, and through both walls of my velocity A23! Fuck! It was so jammed in that I bounced to a halt.
Soooooo, new rim tape and new tube and I’m good, right? I’m sure there are folks who would say I need a new wheel? Do I?
Photo is from after the nail was removed.
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