Repairing rims with J.B. Weld type stuff?

[Dave O'Brien]

I have some rims that are rust pitted and have some thin spots. I was wondering if anyone here had tried using some sort of steel putty as a filler/reinforcement. If so, how well did it work?

 

[rustred]

Unless u have the last rims on the planet , I would not be taking chances making a bomb. Plus u didn’t specify where or
how thin it is. Picture is the best. Rims can be patch welded. But gluing them together is not the answer. Are these from calcium ?
They would have to be sand blasted if so. Then they would be thinner yet and full off holes.

 

[JohnRowehl]

I used JB Weld Steel Stick on a front rim that was barely rusted through. A little more than just pin holes but not very big; maybe an inch. It has held up.

 

[DPittman]

Two questions back to back this morning about tire stuff. In any of my daily travels I never want to on the side of the road changing a tire, not even when I was young.

 

[560Dennis]

if your pulling heavy loads and it splits and ruptures that tube while in motion your getting your not feet to the pedals to stop soon . The row crop s without fenders the comes off tire bead , tire comes in into platform at you. .

 

[Blackhole49]

I have some rims that are rust pitted and have some thin spots. I was wondering if anyone here had tried using some sort of steel putty as a filler/reinforcement. If so, how well did it work?

Preface this with: pin holes and thin spots is not my definition of structurally sound. If your rims are "structurally sound", JB Weld will certainly seal pin holes. If by reinforcement you mean structural stability, no, JB Weld will not accomplish this.

 

[urbancase]

i would not do it, i have saved rims by welding a patch in not over and the grinding the entire rim clean then use 2-3 coats of primer and paint. and i did this for 34 and 38 inch rims. or replace the rim, to much work to have to do it twice.

 

[buickanddeere]

Re-drill the location for the valve stem to a sturdy location .
Placing the wonder glop of your choice on the outside of the rim may improve the aesthetics . However it will do zero to improve structural strength and durability.
A layer of miracle fix adhesive on the inside would add a slight amount of integrity .
Quick ,low cost and easy often applies to prevention but rarely pertains to repairs .

 

[rustred]

I have some rims that are rust pitted and have some thin spots. I was wondering if anyone here had tried using some sort of steel putty as a filler/reinforcement. If so, how well did it work?

post some pictures of your pits, then you get better options posted. saying "rust pitted" leaves a lot open here.

 

[Dave O'Brien]

Unless u have the last rims on the planet , I would not be taking chances making a bomb. Plus u didn’t specify where or
how thin it is. Picture is the best. Rims can be patch welded. But gluing them together is not the answer. Are these from calcium ?
They would have to be sand blasted if so. Then they would be thinner yet and full off holes.

Yes, these had Calcium in them. However, the tube was intact. The thinnest place, around 1/8" is, of course, at the stem hole, an area about 2"x 2". Structurally, the rims are sound. The tractor in question sat for several years and lost pressure in the tires through the valve stem. The pitting is the result of water encroaching between the bead of the tire and the rim. I'm looking at this as more of a "prevent further damage and smooth out the contact surfaces.

 

[Keith True]

Using JB weld to make pits look pretty is one thing,but using it to fill holes is another.Welding rod does not come in tubes.

 

[Ray,IN]

Rather than experience the work, frustration, and expense of trying to repair rust damage, consider buying new rims that will outlast you; you will never trust that epoxied rim, even if a rim liner/flap is used.

 

[paul]

The way your question is worded, no the epoxy putty type metal stuff is not going to add any strength at all to a weak rusted rim.

It can be used as bondo to smooth out a little surface pitting, but if the rim metal is weak you will get 0 strength from the goo in this type of application. The air pressure will try to rupture the metal apart, the JB will not help.

Paul

 

[tractorford]

yea get a cheap welder from the river, (you know what river) a stick or flux will do ya for $80-$120. no need to go whistling towards your new career as a full-time 7-days a week battleship welder and spending $400+ on some "heritage brand" everythings made in the same place, more or less, save your dough. nothing lasts (except yer budget welds of course)

 

[Watthour]

Like the rest are saying...

 

[Sberry]

That wheel patch piece is cool.

 

[Geo-TH,In]

I have some rims that are rust pitted and have some thin spots. I was wondering if anyone here had tried using some sort of steel putty as a filler/reinforcement. If so, how well did it work?

The tire store in Sullivan, In repairs rims.
They told me to remove all rust using rust dissolver. Then I used rustoleum pain and coat with flex seal.