Yes, there are times that is necessary to repair like the cost or lack of replacement. I know as I was out of work when my JD 650 mini tractor need new front tires. Upon changing them found the LF rim had rust about a 15mm hole on one side of valve stem hole; of course, I was running water filled tubes so no leaks. I couldn't find an used rim anywhere and I took to learning had to weld it up completely and drill a new valve stem hole. After welding up the hole I ground/file the welds flush, removed all the filings and weld splatter, and repainted. That was nearly 15 years ago and it is still holding.
If you look at the picture, you see the manufacture didn't even clean up the weld splatter. Just plain lazy or too cheap to do it.
Last edited by AVB; 31/07/16 08:47 AM.
