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Humvee wheel beadlock and run flats

RPMRPM

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Hey guys I’m building a extreme overlanding rig and I was wondering if it is possible to run the Non CTIS fun flats with the full width beadlock ring or if it’s only one of the other and if you can do both anyone have any advice
 

mgFray

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Standard military configuration is 2-piece rims + the beadlock/runflat insert, most military HMMWVs do not have CTIS.

Personally I don't want the weight and balance issues of the runflat (and I don't offroad where I'm expecting to have problems that would need a runflat), so I just use a PVC beadlock insert instead.

But I don't see any reason why you couldn't run CTIS or no-CTIS w/ any combination. Just keep in mind with the two piece military rims, the angle of the bead is a bit different then a 'normal' civilian rim.. so IMHO an inner beadlock is recommended so you don't lose the tire if you do run air pressure too low (or get a flat).
 

RPMRPM

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Standard military configuration is 2-piece rims + the beadlock/runflat insert, most military HMMWVs do not have CTIS.

Personally I don't want the weight and balance issues of the runflat (and I don't offroad where I'm expecting to have problems that would need a runflat), so I just use a PVC beadlock insert instead.

But I don't see any reason why you couldn't run CTIS or no-CTIS w/ any combination. Just keep in mind with the two piece military rims, the angle of the bead is a bit different then a 'normal' civilian rim.. so IMHO an inner beadlock is recommended so you don't lose the tire if you do run air pressure too low (or get a flat).
Awesome thanks for the info
 
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