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  1. goldneagle

    HMMWV Run-flats Installation Tips Needed...

    I got the run-flat lubrication kits in today. They included 2 tubes of lube, 1 bag of 16 HMMWV nuts, and new o-ring. Nuts are for re-bolting the 2 halves of the rim together. The o-ring is white silicone and would not sit flat on the rim. It was rolled up to a 3" diameter circle and in a zip...
  2. goldneagle

    HMMWV Run-flats Installation Tips Needed...

    I saw that on YouTube last week. Its good if you plan to use the tires without the run-flats. However my jigsaw method is much faster and easier if the tires are going to be scrapped anyway. I did 5 tires in 15 minutes.
  3. goldneagle

    HMMWV Run-flats Installation Tips Needed...

    The Hutchinson run-flats are rubber one piece. According to the writing on them they need to be installed with the run-flat lube. Here is a picture of the run flats i have: The 2 notches you see on the edge of the bead lock portion are for the air inflation valve.
  4. goldneagle

    HMMWV Run-flats Installation Tips Needed...

    Is that 30 miles with a flat tire or just 30 miles inflated? How far can you drive on a flat tire? A run flat can get you off of a busy road and to a safer location. Worth the price of a tire?
  5. goldneagle

    HMMWV Run-flats Installation Tips Needed...

    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...
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