all i have to say is WOW! i never thought about welding on a rim but i have to admit i have cut the centers out of semi wheels while they were still mounted to axle.in all three cases they were the old style with holes already there and i just cut between the holes. i removed the valve steam or took out the core i can't remember. maybe it was because they were older tires they didn't explode. well i can def say i won't do that again. i'm glad my head is still attached as well.
