Removing HMMWV run flat

[jeepin]

Any tips on how to remove the "new" run flat from the HMMWV radial tire? Not the two piece magnesium one, the one piece hard rubber one.
Thanks.

 

[emmado22]

If you dont care about the tire, just cut the sidewall right out of the tire.
If you do care, use a ratchet strap to compress it into a banana shape, and it will come out.

 

[Westech]

Thats what we do here on post. Just like Em said.

 

[Recovry4x4]

There are some videos of the install with ratchet straps on Youtube.

 

[emmado22]

well, how many bolt rims do you have? 8 or 12?

 

[86humv]

8 bolt rims have the two piece Mag. runflat.
Only good for Bias tires.
Greg

 

[actionpaintball]

8 bolt rims have the two piece Mag. runflat.
Only good for Bias tires.
Greg

Hutchinson made rubber runflats for biased ply and radial tires-the runflats come with and additional insert.

 

[Alredneck]

the runflaats work with both bias and radial. But they say dont put radials on bias rims. Citizensoldier squared me away with the load ratings are different is the reason. By the way if anybody is looking for the new rubber runflats then we have them as well as just the plastic beadlocks, most are new still in the package. PM me for details and prices. We also have both Bias and Radial HUMVEE tires as well!

 

[Barrman]

Another way is to put an engine hoist legs over the tire, wrap a chain around the run flat and start pumping. I have done this with LAV tires and the HMMWV tires. Works just fine.

 

[Recovry4x4]

I like that idea Barrman. Hey Captain, the plastic ones, those the PVC pipe deals? Might need to buy some when I can.

 

[jeepin]

Another way is to put an engine hoist legs over the tire, wrap a chain around the run flat and start pumping. I have done this with LAV tires and the HMMWV tires. Works just fine.

Yeah after starting with the ratchet straps I ended up with a pickup on one end and a maple tree on the other....it popped out

 

[Alredneck]

Kenny they are made out of some type of plastic but not pvc, these are military issue. I got new ones in the cardboard bags. Will get pics when I get back to the house for yall plus the nsn number.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Thanks Captain

 

[Barrman]

Now that I am on a computer that has the pictures. Here is what it looked like the first time I did it a few years ago.

 

[Barrman]

The HMWWV with the two rubber run flats is just the same. Hook onto the big one after you push the small one out of the way and go for it. I did that a year or so ago on some.

 

[dirtyfingernails]

If you want to reuse the runflat, how do you get it back in? My first one I could not get out and since it ticked me off I cut it. Another question. Do I HAVE to use the runflat device in my new tires?

 

[Student-Driver]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O2DT0kLKO8

 

[rhinob]

With the two piece, does the thinner bead lock go inboard or outboard? Thanks...

 

[gottaluvit]

https://youtu.be/H7KSgnNp5Bg