just would like to say i could not do it (tig weld) and live with myself....so i put steeel wheels on today cause i can not find a wheel to replace except out of state and its 500.00 used... i just need to work so this is my plan and get a used (cheap) wheel from a cheaper place soon...so you all can feel safe and happy Along with myself .. thanks for the info guys thats why i posted ... i had a bad feeling in my head about tig welding it and cant do it..mike