I need information on brakes for my new bike. can anyone help?

[rene s]

my bike has tektro brakes. it also has skyway wheels. the tektro brake pads don't fit. the skyway brake pads do work, but they will scrape and ruin my new tuff wheels. they are Skyway Tuff Wheels II. any suggestions? do i need different braking system, or do i have to run the risk of scratching my skyways?

 

[Bike kid 2k9]

Brakes rub on rim = Brake not centred = Centre brake.

Brakes rub on rim = wheel not true = true wheel ( True wheel in its not centred both sides

 

[Bike kid 2k9]

Brakes rub on rim = Brake not centred = Centre brake.

Brakes rub on rim = wheel not true = true wheel ( True wheel in its not centred both sides

 

[Marc]

Either get chrome wheels which will work like wonders or ride brakeless (which is what i do). Also riding brakeless gives the bike a clean look. If your gonna use the brakes I guess you should get a chrome rim and not mess up the Skyway rim.

 

[Alex]

get chrome rims
thats all you can do if you dont wanna scrape paint off your rims
but whocares