Bent Motor Rim Guide: Causes, Effects, and SolutionsUpdated an hour ago

Bent or damaged motor rims can lead to tire installation problems, air leaks, and reduced riding safety. This guide explains how bent rims occur, how they affect your scooter, and what solutions are available.

1. Common Causes of Bent Motor Rims

Riding on a Flat Tire

Continuing to ride with a flat tire is one of the most common causes of rim damage. Doing so can:

• Scratch or deform the rim surface

• Damage the tire wall

• Force tire sealant (gel-type) out of the tire and onto the motor - particularly if the motor is hot

This combination can lead to long-term performance issues and makes proper tire sealing more difficult.

Impacts From Riding Conditions

Bent rims can also result from high-impact riding situations, such as:

• Jumping off curbs or uneven surfaces

• Landing hard with low tire pressure

• Exceeding the tire’s PSI limits during impact, which can cause a blowout and subsequent rim deformation

Even with normal riding, hitting the sidewall of the tire/motor against hard objects - or improper storage that presses weight onto the wheel - can also bend the rim.

2. How Bent Rims Affect Your Tire and Scooter

Any deformation of the rim, including bends, sharp edges, or stretching, can directly affect how the tire seats on the rim. This may cause:

• Difficulty mounting new or existing tires

• Air leaks due to improper bead sealing

• Further tire damage from sharp or uneven rim edges

For these reasons, continuing to ride on a bent rim is not recommended.

3. Solutions and Recommendations

Motor Replacement

In the majority of cases, a bent motor rim requires a full motor replacement. Because the rim is integrated into the motor assembly, it cannot typically be reshaped or repaired safely.

Warranty & Coverage Information

• Accidental damage and wear-and-tear are not covered under the standard warranty.

• Riders in the USA may be able to claim accidental damage through Extend Warranty, depending on coverage details. To file a Claim should you have purchased the extended warranty, see link here: https://www.extend.com/

• If a motor rim arrives damaged right out of the box, with zero miles of use, this may indicate a shipping or manufacturing issue. In this case, please contact our support team at [email protected] with clear photos so we can assist with a warranty claim or replacement.