Is this rim too far gone?

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338ftw

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• Apr 5, 2021

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Would I be able to have a tire put on this rim? Its a 15x30 power adjust.

 

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David Snipes

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• Apr 5, 2021

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I wouldn't use it.

 

rustred

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• Apr 5, 2021

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if you value your life and others you had better NOT!

 

Janicholson

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• Apr 5, 2021

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My brother had a rim fail with 15pai in it. It smashed 8 pieces of wooden siding and stuck into the studs. No welder I know would attempt that repair
and sleep at night. Jim

 

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Stephen Newell

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• Apr 5, 2021

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I think I would get the tire off the rim before making that call. If they can get the tire off the rim without making it worse you might be able to braze it. It would probably have to have a tube to keep it from leaking.

 

rustred

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• Apr 5, 2021

• #1

i wouldnt be posting that sort of info on here , as brass is not strong and that rim is JUNK, and if he had a rim failure with a casualty then what. some people dont know this stuff so thats why they ask here , so dont give them bad advise.

 

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ollie gm

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• Apr 5, 2021

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Have it repaired first, then you should be good to go if thats all the damage. Bring it to a REAL weld shop. I have seen a whole lot worse repaired.

 

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old

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Camdenton Missouri

• Apr 5, 2021

• #1

I've fixed rim that where worse then that one is. Any good welding shop can fix that

 

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rrlund

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• Apr 5, 2021

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I blew the fender right off of an Oliver 70 one time when the bead gave out. Glad I wasn't between the fender and seat when it happened or I'd have been killed for sure.

 

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Aaron SEIA

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• Apr 5, 2021

• #1

Pretty gone. Either patch it or replace it.
AaronSEIA

 

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old

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Location

Camdenton Missouri

• Apr 5, 2021

• #1

I have repaired a good many that was not even that good but I always add a fish plate so I know it will be good to go

 

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JD Dave

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• Apr 5, 2021

• #1

I would get rid of it and start over. There are some guys out there who can take new rims and weld on the specific attachments for the application. Either that or find a good used one.

 

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1206SWMO

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• Apr 5, 2021

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Just the other day I patched a 18x38 rim that was about like that one...I had a partially damaged 16 rim to cut a piece out of...Of course you would need a piece out of a
30 rim to do it.

 

J.Wondergem

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Location

Rockford, Mi.

• Apr 5, 2021

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(quoted from post at 19:39:20 04/05/21) Just the other day I patched a 18x38 rim that was about like that one...I had a partially damaged 16 rim to cut a piece out of...Of course you would need a piece out of a
30 rim to do it.

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That's how I do it. Cut out a piece, then weld another piece in it's place.

 

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centash

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• Apr 5, 2021

• #1

That's not likely the only poor spot....if it's not, it's safer to replace the rim.

Ben

 

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338ftw

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• Apr 5, 2021

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Thanks for all the feedback. My 5yo boy is on this tractor with me every chance he can get. Im going to replace both rims when I replace the tired. It worth the risk.

 

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Steve@Advance

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• Apr 5, 2021

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Have you priced a new one?

Need to figure your time is worth something, or if you take it to a weld shop, get an estimate.

Might find a new one is your best value.

 

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C.Amick

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• Apr 5, 2021

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I have a feeling the inside might be really bad. I would remove the tire and then see if can be repaired.

 

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Robert (ID)

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• Apr 5, 2021

• #1

That rim still has some use... find a nice open spot in the yard dig a hole and make it into a fire pit.

 

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Stephen Newell

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• Apr 5, 2021

• #1

It's not a car tire. If it's brazed right it would hold and if it's not done right it shouldn't go more than 20'.

 

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338ftw

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• Apr 5, 2021

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(quoted from post at 17:58:37 04/05/21) It's not a car tire. If it's brazed right it would hold and if it's not done right it shouldn't go more than 20'.

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To be honest that rim has been that way for the 6 years I have serviced the tractor before I bought it. I just figured that wasnt that bad or it would have come apart by now. The PO work this tractor way harder than Im going to. Its going spend the summer mowing, tilling a garden and drilling fence post holes. This winter Im planning a full rebuild. Sounds like new rims and tires are first.

 

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plowhand

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• Apr 5, 2021

• #1

JB weld and then use it
for yard art on pinterest

 

rustred

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• Apr 5, 2021

• #1

dont forget the silver paint too.

 

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cjunrau

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• Apr 5, 2021

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If it was mine and I couldn't find another one for a good price I would mig weld it. Of
course I find I can weld things up stronger than original but it takes a lot of time. If it
is a common size rim I would just find another in good shape.

 

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old

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Location

Camdenton Missouri

• Apr 5, 2021

• #1

On rims like that I take a piece of flat stock steel and heat and bend it to fit takes time but works well

 

showcrop

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• Apr 6, 2021

• #1

I wouldn't make the call until I got the tire off. No one who pays for insurance to do work for others would touch that but an owner could if it is no worse than what we can see. I wouldn't braze it but it could probably be welded stronger than new.

 

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bc

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• Apr 6, 2021

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I'm guessing it must have sit for a long time with a salt solution in the tire. If so then the other one may be almost as bad and just hasn't rusted all the way through.