Run Flats on a3 wheels?

[goodguyzy]

I have not determined if they will work. Im pulling them off MRAP wheels. Im guessing they weigh 150# each and im not sure if I want that much extra weight. Also do they screw up balancing? I plan on adding 20oz. of antifreeze.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Well, the mrap rims and tires come balanced as an assembly. I would think hard before I broke them down. It might be better to just pick up some rim adapter plates from one of the vendors.

 

[welldigger]

So... Will the run flats work with A3 rims??? That was never really answered as far as I could tell.

No!!

 

[JimmyThompson]

As I have them in my tires (XZLs on A3 rims)... What will happen???

 

[welldigger]

If they are 9 inches wide then no problem. If they are narrower than that they can cause serious balance issues. This is because they can shift on the wheel. They could also damage the valve stem and damage the inside of the tire by spinning on the wheel from inertia since the 2 beads aren't clamping it in place.

 

[JimmyThompson]

Sighs... great!

 

[welldigger]

You sure you don't have beadlocks instead of runflats?

 

[goodguyzy]

So I should put adapter plates on the MRAP assembly and get rid of the A3 wheels........

 

[JimmyThompson]

I'm certain they are the Hutchison run flats as I saw them inside the tires prior to installation. I simply wasn't aware they width was different. Based on the cost of MRAP rims, adaptor plates, bolts, etc... it was more cost effective to get the A3 rims for $200 each.

 

[welldigger]

$200 each for a3 wheels is a steal. Unless you just desperately want the run flats I'd stick with the a3 wheels. Much simpler to deal with. And you already have them.

 

[JimmyThompson]

10-4. I hate to think what it's going to cost to remove these **** things now that I already bought them for $30 each!

 

[skinnyR1]

I went with the beadlocks over the runflats for my a3 wheels. Just from a service stand point.
But with that said, I really dont think that the one inch difference will be the make or break for use on the a3 wheel vs the mrap. Remember, everyone used to say that you couldnt use the 395s on the a3 wheels because of the rim type and the width. But they work just fine.

 

[gimpyrobb]

So I should put adapter plates on the MRAP assembly and get rid of the A3 wheels........

If you have them both, IMHO, it would be better to keep the A3 rims in the long run. I didn't realize thats what you were putting them on.

 

[Csm Davis]

Could you just make a beadlock 1 inch wide to slip in and fill the space like on the newer humvee rims?

 

[gimpyrobb]

I don't see why not. I have one A3 beadlock (11") I'd love to trade someone for a 10"!

 

[welldigger]

Could you just make a beadlock 1 inch wide to slip in and fill the space like on the newer humvee rims?

This could be possible. Though how you would make one and out of what is the question.

 

[JimmyThompson]

Wouldn't it need to be two 1/2" "rings" to keep the narrower ring centered?

 

[welldigger]

I don't know if it would "need" to be 2 separate 1/2" pieces but it certainly would be a better approach in my opinion.