Rear Wheel wobble? normal?

[-Matt]

Have just taken delivery of a Cube Stereo 160 SL 750, and am putting it together.

I notice when i spin the rear wheel there is a significant amount of wobble? the front spins dead straight.

Is this normal?, or is my rear wheel bent?

I have not got as far as taking it for a spin yet so don't know if its noticeable in use yet.

What do you guys think?

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Cube Stereo 160 Rear Wheel Wobble

www.youtube.com

Cheers

 

[steve_sordy]

That wobble is disconcerting and I believe that you would feel it when going fast on a smooth road. You are right to want to get it sorted.

But I can't tell from that video whether it is the wheel that is wobbling or it's the tyre that is the problem. I have had tyres that did that until they were deflated and mounted properly.
I can think of two quick things to do to check. Look at the tyre where it is close to the rim. There will be a line moulded into the tyre that should run parallel to the rim. If it doesn't you need to make sure it does.
The second thing would be to turn the wheel slowly and hold a marker close to the rim (rest your arm on one of the stays) and see if the distance varies as the rim turns through a full rotation. If it's the rim that is at fault, then you need to get that sorted too.

 

[-Matt]

Thanks, i will have a look at those things.

I had the dealer convert the tyres to tubeless, so i guess its possible for the tyre to not be seater properly?

Also i just got my Cube Reaction out and tried the same, and the rear wheel rotates pretty straight, so there seems to be definatly something wrong....

 

[Bummers]

As said above, first need to find out if it's the rim or the tyre. One way is to tie a cable tie round a bit of the frame and cut the tail so it just touches the rim. Slowly turn the wheel and see if the rim moves away or towards the cable tie, or is relatively straight.
New bike though you definitely want the wheels to be true.
If it's the tyre a good ride might seat the bead properly.

 

[-Matt]

So ive removed the rear wheel, deflated it and broke the bead. I then re-inflated it to 40PSI (it made some pops as the bead sealed). Re-fitted the wheel and its still the same

The hub bolt is nice and tight, and there is no play in the hub.


Ive tried a cable tie up against the rim, and its pretty straight (maybe a mm of wobble). However the same against the tyre and its significant.

So looks like its the tyre!

Its a bit dark now to try and see if its noticeable on the road, and maybe its best its not used until ive spoken to the retailer.

Its an online retailer (MTB Monster), so not sure how they will deal with this?

 

[-Matt]

Video with cable tie:

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Wheel/tyre wobble

www.youtube.com

 

[Bummers]

I didn't spot the first vid well least you know the rim is true

I don't know if that kink in the tyre would sort itself out as you ride it or not, have to see what others experience of it is.
Monster are decent, if you send them that vid they'll be able to advise what to do next.

 

[TheRealPoMo]

Is it a Maxxis? My front Maxxis has similar but the 6 Nobby Nic's I put on my previous bike were fine. Not something I am worried about even though it is right in front of me but I think I'll fit Scwalbe in future. Someone commented recently it is a common Maxxis issue.

 

[-Matt]

Is it a Maxxis? My front Maxxis has similar but the 6 Nobby Nic's I put on my previous bike were fine. Not something I am worried about even though it is right in front of me but I think I'll fit Scwalbe in future. Someone commented recently it is a common Maxxis issue.

Yes its a Maxxis Minion DHR II, MaxxGrip/DoubleDown, Tubeless Ready, 2.4 WT

Will give it a run in the morning and see if any vibrations.

 

[militantmandy]

Unfortunately this is very common with Maxxis. You might not even notice when riding, but I would ask the dealer to replace it. I had the same issue on a Decoy. YT just sent me a replacement tyre and asked me to send the old one back.

 

[RustyIron]

Yeah... tires can come like that from the factory. Tell 'em you want a new one.

Tires can also look like that if they're not seated properly. If you spray soap on the tire and rim before assembly, it helps the bead seat.

Lastly, tires can develop that symptom if you blow 'em off the rim by running low pressure and casing a jump. Try not to do that.

You CAN run the tire with a wowie, but why? Get it replaced and never worry about it again.

 

[E-MAD MALC]

Yeah... tires can come like that from the factory. Tell 'em you want a new one.

Tires can also look like that if they're not seated properly. If you spray soap on the tire and rim before assembly, it helps the bead seat.

Lastly, tires can develop that symptom if you blow 'em off the rim by running low pressure and casing a jump. Try not to do that.

You CAN run the tire with a wowie, but why? Get it replaced and never worry about it again.

When that tyre got vulcanized it was not put in the machine correctly
It happens alot,same with car tyres tearing my hair out thinking the bloody things not balanced properly