Rob
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hi all, I need to carry out some repairs to the front rims on my L225.
they are the earlier 4 stud split rims for turf tyres, same format as the early 4 stud turf rims found on early 6100,7100 etc.
It seems that these rims were prone to splitting around the stud holes etc if not kept nice and tight etc.
Previous owner let them get loose and with to larger tyres have caused a lot of splitting even broken sections.
I am thinking best plan of attack is to weld the splits and rebuild the missing sections by weld filling the grind back and redrill etc.
As the splits/cracks are just that, what is best weld method, i was thinking mig welding them at a higher ampage to get a good penatration right throught the metal thus joining better than just surface welding.
since the surfaces need to be flat any surface weld wont work.
after this i was going to fab up 2 steel plates to weld fit to either side to strenghten the rim when bolted back on to axle hubs.
any thoughts on this plan and welding method , or, any better suggestions ( new rims are not an option
)due to cost.
have added pic of the l225 rims with the offending oversize tyres also my old B7100 with the factory modified rim option that has a plate allready fitted.
any thoughts
rob
they are the earlier 4 stud split rims for turf tyres, same format as the early 4 stud turf rims found on early 6100,7100 etc.
It seems that these rims were prone to splitting around the stud holes etc if not kept nice and tight etc.
Previous owner let them get loose and with to larger tyres have caused a lot of splitting even broken sections.
I am thinking best plan of attack is to weld the splits and rebuild the missing sections by weld filling the grind back and redrill etc.
As the splits/cracks are just that, what is best weld method, i was thinking mig welding them at a higher ampage to get a good penatration right throught the metal thus joining better than just surface welding.
since the surfaces need to be flat any surface weld wont work.
after this i was going to fab up 2 steel plates to weld fit to either side to strenghten the rim when bolted back on to axle hubs.
any thoughts on this plan and welding method , or, any better suggestions ( new rims are not an option
have added pic of the l225 rims with the offending oversize tyres also my old B7100 with the factory modified rim option that has a plate allready fitted.
any thoughts
rob
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