Rims with welding repairs: Question Rims with welding repairs: Answers Are unsafe. Are acceptable on tires in the rear of the vehicle. Are acceptable only when carrying a heavy load. Are acceptable in combination vehicles. Explanation A driver should inspect wheels before a drive, specifically looking for damage on the wheels and rims. Wheels or rims that have had welding repairs are not safe for use. This questions appears in the following tests: Alabama Class B Knowledge Test Minnesota Double New Jersey Class B Knowledge Test New Jersey Passenger South Carolina Double South Dakota Passenger Texas Class A Knowledge Test Wyoming Class B Knowledge Test