goldneagle
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I did some research on how to remove and reinstall Hutchinson Run Flats into HMMWV tires. I got a great deal on some HMMWV radials and rims. The rims had defective tires on them that I needed to remove. Most of the mounted tires were bald and 2 were blow-outs. I got them for the rims and run-flats. I got the rims off yesterday. It was quite a struggle but I got them separated from the tires.
After a nights rest I decided to remove the run-flats from the tires. I was told the easiest way was to use a jigsaw and cut the side wall off the old tire. I was able to do 5 run-flats in 15 minutes doing this method. It was a lot easier than tying the tire to a tree and yanking the run-flat out with the truck. (saw that on Youtube)
This afternoon I scrubbed the run-flat clean and stacked them for future use.
I read that you need to use a tube of run-flat lube per tire to install the run-flat properly. Not so easy to find the lube. I wonder how some of the members installed the run-flats in their HMMWV tires. Anyone use slime as a substitute?
After a nights rest I decided to remove the run-flats from the tires. I was told the easiest way was to use a jigsaw and cut the side wall off the old tire. I was able to do 5 run-flats in 15 minutes doing this method. It was a lot easier than tying the tire to a tree and yanking the run-flat out with the truck. (saw that on Youtube)
This afternoon I scrubbed the run-flat clean and stacked them for future use.
I read that you need to use a tube of run-flat lube per tire to install the run-flat properly. Not so easy to find the lube. I wonder how some of the members installed the run-flats in their HMMWV tires. Anyone use slime as a substitute?