airsoft bb's with runflats??

[rickta24]

running 36" oz II's with runflats. Can I use airsoft bbs and if so how many per tire?

Thanks

 

[MilitaryRestoration]

RE: airsoft bb

yes you can, my buddy does it, there is a chart on the internet somewhere on how much to use...I used to have it, I'll look and let you know or will post it

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: airsoft bb

I run them with my tires, just hmmwv beadlocks though, no runflat. I would not put them in the tire if you have the rubber runflat with the greese.

 

[rickta24]

RE: airsoft bb

I just found the chart but I can't paste it on here cause I am temporarily researching via my phone. Punch this in google exactly:
chart how much airsoft bb's for balancing tires.
it should be the 4th one down. It says I need 8 oz per tire but with the runflats do I need more?

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: airsoft bb

i have ~10,000 airsoft bb's in each tire, but remember i have 38"x14" tires.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

RE: airsoft bb

Not sure with the runflats but as CC mentioned definitely don't use them if anything sticky and semi permanent is used to mount the tires. They'll all just stick to that. My tire place uses this specific goup that sorta "melts" or evaporates after application.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: airsoft bb

amj the greese i speak of, is a lubricant they smear on the inside of the tire so the runflat doesnt stick to it.

 

[Jones]

RE: airsoft bb

Try this www.innovativebalancing.com/BigTirechart.htm

 

[rickta24]

RE: airsoft bb

I didn't use any lube or grease for the magnesium runflats. Do I need to?

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: airsoft bb

no, only for the rubber ones.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

RE: airsoft bb

Okay, I'll bite...why are you using the runflats?


The problem with Innovative's chart is they don't plan on you having a large magnesium or rubber runflat disc inside of the tire. Not sure how much that would affect the balance but I'm sure it does.

 

[rickta24]

RE: airsoft bb

they were free. I have to run something. I really want the dean reeds but I could not find them on his website.
i hate the runflats...too heavy.

Also I am broke. How much are dean reeds?

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: airsoft bb

with the hmmwv rims you need to use the runflats, or a beadlock of some kind. if you lower the air pressure or play offroad otherwise the tire can lose the bead (since 16.5's dont have much of a safety bead on the rim)

 

[AJMBLAZER]

RE: airsoft bb

Understand that I just am used to guys chucking the run flats ASAP for the various spacers and other measures of replacing them.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: airsoft bb

depends on how much you want to spend, esp since the runflats usually come with the rims.

and DO NOT try cutting down the magnesium runflats for obvious reasons, huge fire that will melt metal. let alone it would be worse off balance wise.

 

[rickta24]

RE: airsoft bb

hopefully I will be able to replace them soon.
I prob won't even balance them with bb's until I can replace the runflats.
I am not a fan of runflats. I figure there is a reason everybody ditches them immediately.
I just can't afford an insert right now.

 

[Refalgren]

RE: airsoft bb

umm... probably an obvious answer, but, what are the airsoft bb's for?

 

[AJMBLAZER]

RE: airsoft bb

Instantaneous balancing.

 

[tacoma]

RE: airsoft bb

Those runflats are aluminum/mag alloy. I don't think there will be a fire. I ground some with a grinding wheel. No flame.

 

[MilitaryRestoration]

RE: airsoft bb

all the ones i've had were magnesium... guys were buying some from me just for huge bonfire starters lol...expensive fire starter might i add...