Looking for recommendations

[Farmstock]

The 125 I bought has the original Goodyear 23-8.50-12 loaded with calcium. Tires look to bee in great shape , the wheels look pretty bad. Rust bubbles around the valve stems. I wanna try and save the tires and fix the wheels. I e got 2 other sets of 23 10.50 12 turfs to use but like the narrow rims. Here’s some pics. I need a plan for repair

[DeltaCub]

If you want to keep the 23 x 8.50-12s...then you need to find another set of Cub Cadet rims for that size of tire.

[Farmstock]

So I’d be wasting time sand blastin welding and smoothin it all with some in weld? Surely someone has done this

[DeltaCub]

Originally Posted by Farmstock

So I’d be wasting time sand blastin welding and smoothin it all with some in weld? Surely someone has done this

If you can do all that and make it work...go for it!

[zippy1]

Oh I've patched two. ONCE.
By the time you get to good metal, shaping the new, and welding it in, it's easier to just pick up another pair of wheels.

[ol'George]

Originally Posted by Farmstock

So I’d be wasting time sand blastin welding and smoothin it all with some in weld? Surely someone has done this

Yes I have, it was on a 12'wide by 38" Diameter spoke rim.
I cut out the bad section and used a good section from a similar shaped
rim and welded it in, then blended the weld with the grinder.
It served the purpose and was not noticeable unless it was pointed out.
In your case looking at the pictures, it is just not worth the time & work to repair, when a good used or even new wheels, are available.
Miller tire has just blank rims without centers if a fellow needs to weld in his center or special offsets are needed.
way easier than repairing a rusted, eaten through rim.
I have repaired other rims that have eaten out the hole where the tube core protrudes.
A washer can be welded in to make the hole round again,
or a good similar configured rim section welded in, and a new core hole drilled in a solid section in another place.
Again this is a lot of work but some rims are unique or one of a kind, like special rear plow wheels,and/or spoke wheels.

[john hall]

Yes you can fix it, but providing you can get another set cheaply and easily its not "worth" it unless you just want to be able to say I FIXED IT!! There is great satisfaction in fixing stuff that you just can't bolt on new parts, I get that. There is also the case where you have time and equipment to patch stuff up but no $$$ for parts so you work with what you have. I bet you can get a set of used rims, possibly with good tires for a lot less than you think. Most lawnmower rims have never had fluid in them so the only rust is on the outside where the dog liked to "pay a visit"

[cooperino]

Heres a set on ebay. I think this is the size your looking for. tires a bit worn but look usable for now. 69 bucks. I would email the guy about the shipping. Think you could ship cheaper than this,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cub-Cadet-1...AAAOSwkVxa-gWh


And here is a set of rims, no tires. 50 bucks

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cub-Cadet-1...0AAOSwHf5bAtpI

[Farmstock]

Thanks for the advice folks. Yep a lot more work involved than I am ready for. Will start looking for replacements.