Sure it can be welded.

 

I would say yes, it can be welded up and should be fine. You might want to make sure it is not bent and runs true before you spend any money on it.

 

I'd check and see if MSA would warranty it. If i remember right they have a lifetime structural warranty and a one year warranty on the finish.


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from looking at the pictures it looks like the rim failed from the inside out it might have had a weak spot in the rim and once the sir inside heated up it blew out. it can be fixed but i bet you well have a really hard time finding anybody that will do it for you i had one on a four wheeler do almost the same thing and nobody would touch it they said they did not want to be responsible if something happened later on so i had to get a new wheel.

 

from looking at the pictures it looks like the rim failed from the inside out it might have had a weak spot in the rim and once the sir inside heated up it blew out.

There is zero chance an UTV tire could contain the kind of pressure it would take to do that.

 

I've seen automotive wheels repaired with much worse damage than that. Google "aluminum rim repair" in your geographic area. Also, it appears to me, you are correct in the mode of failure- a hard object wedged between your caliper or bearing carrier etc, an popped a hole inward. I have seen this many times on race cars that have had an offroad excursion in a gravel trap and continued on. Rocks wedged against aluminum will win every time!

 

I have rims that have tacoed and take them to a wheel repair guy here in California. They weld them and then put them on a lathe for about, or as you say in Canada, aboot $60. Lol

 

Depending on where you are in Alberta, I have used Alberta Wheel repair in Calgary when I worked at a car dealership. They did unreal work. If your closer to Edmonton, try Egbert's Wheel Repair.

 

I had a rim on my wife's BMW fixed through a shop in Dayton oh and it is perfect. They spin balanced it up to 150mph an it was spinning true. Rim looked as good as new could not even tell repair was made. With that being said it cost me around 475$ to ship and repair, this was a deal because the rim was 1300$ to replace. I'd try to see if they will warranty it and if not may just be cheaper to buy new

 

Yes it can... I've had them fixed already...

 

You could fix it but if there is a tight clearance inside the wheel a rock will break it again.

 

So got new rims and tires and no more than 5kms or 2miles (something like that). I hear a large burst of air from my back tire. Tire instantly flat.

I thought i had lost the bead but couldn't see anything. Took the tire off and washed it and found this hole.

Looks like it a rock? got stuck between my a-arm protector? and my rim and broke right through the rim. Can something like this be fixed? its an MSA m12 diesel rim. Is something like this a cause for warranty?
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If you have a hole in your MSA M12 Diesel rim caused by a rock getting stuck between your a-arm protector and the rim, it is unlikely to be covered by warranty. However, the rim may be repairable depending on the extent of the damage. It is recommended to take the rim to a professional rim repair shop to assess the damage and determine if it can be repaired. They will have the expertise and equipment to provide a proper evaluation and advise on the best course of action.

 

I think after 11 years the OP probably resolved the issue 😂