Weld wheel problem
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Weld wheel problem
So today I have a low tire on my truck and I take it to discount tire to get it fixed and guess what, the tire is fine but the wheel is split and leaking. They are weld outbacks 16.5x12s and the guy at discount tire said this is a fairly common problem and to contact weld. So I called Weld and told them I bought the truck a year ago and it had their wheels on it and how one was split, He instantly asked me if it was a diesel wich it is, So that leads me to belive this is in fact fairly common. He then tells me to go to the dealer where I bought the truck and get them to replace the wheel. 
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AAAAH. Im starting to not trust (and moving towards hating) WELD. This just happened to Cody...But he wasnt so fortunate as you were. At least nothing happened to you or your rig, and they are replacing it...
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Jesse,
Do a google search for "weld wheel problems" and you should find a forum discussion between a couple guys (I don't know them personally, but did a search after my little run in with WWI) who had this problem with the wheels. The problem herin lies with the two-piece design. The weld leaks and the two halves actually start to split. One guy actually noticed a 'rattling or clicking sound" and it was from the two pieces rubbing together as the wheel rotated.
Take that wheel off!!! If it does come apart, watch out.
I did notice that Weld is kind of biased against people who put their wheels on diesels...... know from experience.
Sorry about the way you were treated. Weld doesn't factory-ship their products, instead they let their dealers worry about the paperwork associated with warranty issues. I got the same story from them when my Stonecrusher broke.
Cody
Do a google search for "weld wheel problems" and you should find a forum discussion between a couple guys (I don't know them personally, but did a search after my little run in with WWI) who had this problem with the wheels. The problem herin lies with the two-piece design. The weld leaks and the two halves actually start to split. One guy actually noticed a 'rattling or clicking sound" and it was from the two pieces rubbing together as the wheel rotated.
Take that wheel off!!! If it does come apart, watch out.
I did notice that Weld is kind of biased against people who put their wheels on diesels...... know from experience.
Sorry about the way you were treated. Weld doesn't factory-ship their products, instead they let their dealers worry about the paperwork associated with warranty issues. I got the same story from them when my Stonecrusher broke.
Cody
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Yeah reason like that is why i like to stick to one piece wheels, and steel wheel offroad and in the fields (we've had to weld cracks back together in farm equipment before with out any problems, plus if you bend one just grab a 12" cresent cheater pipe and a 2x4 and a BFH). But yeah as mention in Cody's thread about his wheel when paying that much for a wheel that's meant to be used with big meats, you should be able to get them replaced due to a design flaw.
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From: Reed Point, MT
Originally Posted by RawPower
Cody, where did your galllery go?
Work is excruciatingly slow and I'm a flat-rate tech which basically means if I don't work, I don't get paid. I've been making it through thte last 2 months by the skin of my teeth and small side jobs (moonlighting) aren't cutting it. When this new company took over, they scared off all of the paying customers (by charging $10 more an hour than everyone else in town....big city mentality) and now all we get in the shop is stupid warranty work which pays next to nothing. So, I can't afford to keep it. I've got $3,200 left on the payment, $7,000 in CC debt due to the truck, $3,600 to Snap-on, and the $275 every three months (due this month) for full coverage insurance is putting me in the poor house. It costs me $800 a month to have this truck not including fuel.
Hopefully my new Stockton wheels show up within the next couple weeks so I can sell the truck and both sets of wheels and tires.
So, I was planning on holding out on this info 'til I listed the pickup on sleazebay, but since you asked..........
I'll let you guys know when it's listed.
Cody
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> I'm a flat-rate tech which basically means if I don't work, I don't get paid
If you are looking for a career fixing trucks I think if you landed a job at Ryder Truck Leasing (not Ryder car rental) you would be happy with the work enviroment ( union and steady weekly/hourly pay). I quit working for a Ford dealer, it took me almost a year to get my job at Ryder, but, it was well worth it. It is a 100% great company
You probably should have some sort of certificate for welding, that will give you a great edge over other applicants. Once you get Federally certified to do the P.M.s your worth goes up greatly$.
If you are looking for a career fixing trucks I think if you landed a job at Ryder Truck Leasing (not Ryder car rental) you would be happy with the work enviroment ( union and steady weekly/hourly pay). I quit working for a Ford dealer, it took me almost a year to get my job at Ryder, but, it was well worth it. It is a 100% great company
You probably should have some sort of certificate for welding, that will give you a great edge over other applicants. Once you get Federally certified to do the P.M.s your worth goes up greatly$.
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From: Reed Point, MT
Originally Posted by rebocardo
You probably should have some sort of certificate for welding, that will give you a great edge over other applicants. Once you get Federally certified to do the P.M.s your worth goes up greatly$.
Hmmmm. Something to look into I guess. I don't know if I want to turn wrenches anymore...at least not for a living.
Thanks for the heads-up on Ryder. Maybe I'll check and see what's available in my area.
Cody
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