Tractor Rim Question

[Fawteen]

Bought a replacement 10x28 loop-mount rim for customer's 8N Ford. Didn't notice at the time that the valve stem hole was on the loop side of the rim, where the old rim has the valve stem on the opposite side.

Having the valve stem on the loop side (which is the inside of the rim) is a no-go as it will interfere with the rim weights.

Is there any reason I can't weld that up (paying particular attention to getting the tube side nice and smooth) and drill a new valve stem hole on the opposite side?

I went back and looked and most - if not all - of the available replacement rims have the valve stem hole on the loop side.

 

[JOCCO]

Bought a replacement 10x28 loop-mount rim for customer's 8N Ford. Didn't notice at the time that the valve stem hole was on the loop side of the rim, where the old rim has the valve stem on the opposite side.

Having the valve stem on the loop side (which is the inside of the rim) is a no-go as it will interfere with the rim weights.

Is there any reason I can't weld that up (paying particular attention to getting the tube side nice and smooth) and drill a new valve stem hole on the opposite side?

I went back and looked and most - if not all - of the available replacement rims have the valve stem hole on the loop side.

I see no reason why not and stuff like that has been done. Many years ago on tailer wheels we drilled a hole tapped it and installed a grease fitting. Of course some people said it could not be done.

 

[Jim.ME]

I see no reason why not and stuff like that has been done. Many years ago on tailer wheels we drilled a hole tapped it and installed a grease fitting. Of course some people said it could not be done.

Drilled and tapped a hole in a wheel then installed a grease fitting in it? Why would a wheel (rim) need a grease fitting in it?

Maybe you did that to a hub to lube bearings with a grease gun?

Bought a replacement 10x28 loop-mount rim for customer's 8N Ford. Didn't notice at the time that the valve stem hole was on the loop side of the rim, where the old rim has the valve stem on the opposite side.

Having the valve stem on the loop side (which is the inside of the rim) is a no-go as it will interfere with the rim weights.

Is there any reason I can't weld that up (paying particular attention to getting the tube side nice and smooth) and drill a new valve stem hole on the opposite side?

I went back and looked and most - if not all - of the available replacement rims have the valve stem hole on the loop side.

Go for it. I have made weld repairs to a number of tractor and implement rims by welding in patches and moving the hole for the tube stem. You are correct, just be sure the area is smooth when you are done and chamfer the edges of the stem hole a bit as well.

If you are getting a new tube, get a radial one, they are much better than the bias tubes these days.

 

[Hobo,NC]

Bought a replacement 10x28 loop-mount rim for customer's 8N Ford. Didn't notice at the time that the valve stem hole was on the loop side of the rim, where the old rim has the valve stem on the opposite side.

Having the valve stem on the loop side (which is the inside of the rim) is a no-go as it will interfere with the rim weights.

Is there any reason I can't weld that up (paying particular attention to getting the tube side nice and smooth) and drill a new valve stem hole on the opposite side?

I went back and looked and most - if not all - of the available replacement rims have the valve stem hole on the loop side.

I had to go look as I had a new set of rims put on some tires 20 years ago I never got them put on. I got lucky the valve stem is opposite the loop side. Weld it up prime with epoxy primer and paint with single stage urethane : )

 

[urbancase]

What I would do, when I do run I sand and clean inside and primer and paint. I do load tires with fluid I use weights.

 

[Fawteen]

I had to go look as I had a new set of rims put on some tires 20 years ago I never got them put on. I got lucky the valve stem is opposite the loop side. Weld it up prime with epoxy primer and paint with single stage urethane : )

If I'm feeling REALLY ambitious, it'll get a spritz of Rustoleum...

 

[JOCCO]

Drilled and tapped a hole in a wheel then installed a grease fitting in it? Why would a wheel (rim) need a grease fitting in it?

Maybe you did that to a hub to lube bearings with a grease gun?


Go for it. I have made weld repairs to a number of tractor and implement rims by welding in patches and moving the hole for the tube stem. You are correct, just be sure the area is smooth when you are done and chamfer the edges of the stem hole a bit as well.

If you are getting a new tube, get a radial one, they are much better than the bias tubes these days.

Yes it was the hub

 

[T.R.K.]

I've done that before. Weld up and move the valve stem hole. The rim is for a tractor, not a race car. If the weights have a notch for the valve stem, put it where you need it.

 

[moresmoke]

You can get plugs for the valve stem hole as well. I have seen both rubber and brass. Some of the larger rim sizes have holes on both sides. You use the one you want and plug the other one. Pic is just the first one that came up.
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