The Wolf Tooth 8-Bit Tire Lever + Rim Dent Remover Multi-Tool pairs a tire lever with a machined aluminum rim dent remover. It's $19.95 and seriously small: 29.5 g, 146 mm x 20 mm x 8 mm.
We haven't run this one against a dented rim ourselves, so the specs below come straight from Wolf Tooth's product page. We're laying it out so you can weigh it against the RimWrench and pick what fits your kit.
Quick Comparison
Best for: riders who want a compact trail tool that combines tire removal and metal rim dent correction.
Skip if: you specifically need rotor truing on the same tool, or if the rim is cracked, torn, or severely deformed.
Main limitation: it is a multi-use trail tool, not a dedicated shop repair fixture.
What It Is Designed To Do
It does two jobs: a slender, ergonomic tire lever on one part and a machined aluminum rim dent remover on the other. The lever works on tubed and tubeless tires. The rim dent remover is for metal rims.
That makes the tool especially relevant for riders who want one compact item for trailside tire work and small metal rim-lip dents.
Specs And Features
From Wolf Tooth's product page:
- Price: $19.95.
- Sold direct on Wolf Tooth's site.
- Weight: 29.5 g.
- Dimensions: 146 mm x 20 mm x 8 mm.
- Material: 7075-T6 aluminum, with a high-strength nylon composite lever.
- Made in the USA.
- Rim dent remover: for metal rims.
- Tire lever: works with tubed and tubeless tires.
Important distinction:
- This version doesn't include a rotor-truing slot. Wolf Tooth sells a separate 8-Bit Tire Lever + Disc Brake Multi-Tool for disc brake and rotor work.
How It Compares
Compared with RimWrench, Wolf Tooth is more of a multi-use trail tool because it includes a tire lever. RimWrench is more focused on aluminum rim dents and rotor truing.
Compared with Sledgehammer, Wolf Tooth is cheaper and more multi-use, but Sledgehammer includes rotor truing.
Compared with Cyclus, Wolf Tooth is clearly trail-carry oriented rather than shop-style.
Who Should Buy It
Buy it if you want a pocketable tire lever that also gives you a purpose-built metal rim dent remover. It is especially logical if you already carry Wolf Tooth 8-Bit tools or want a compact tool wrap setup.
Safety Notes
The rim dent remover is rated for metal rims only. Make small corrections, and stop if the rim cracks or the bead hook gets damaged.
Alternatives
- RimWrench: dedicated aluminum rim dent tool with rotor truing.
- Sledgehammer MFG Rim Dent Removal Tool: premium pocket dedicated tool with rotor-truing slot.
- Cyclus Rim Repair Tool: shop-style option.
- Smooth adjustable wrench: emergency-only option.
Further Reading
- Compare all options in the aluminum bike rim dent repair tool guide.
- Follow the step-by-step aluminum rim dent repair guide.
- Diagnose a tubeless tire that will not seal at a rim dent.
- Check when to replace a dented bike rim before reshaping unsafe damage.
FAQ
Does it have a rotor-truing slot?
Not on this version. Wolf Tooth has a separate 8-Bit Tire Lever + Disc Brake Multi-Tool with rotor support.
Can it help with tubeless rim dents?
It may help when a small metal rim-lip dent is preventing the bead from sealing. Confirm the leak source first and rule out tape, valve, tire bead, and sealant problems.