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Getting the run-flats out of a Michelin ?

Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 9:10 pm
by Tom @ Snake River
Just got a set of 325-85R-16" on the rims for my 46 WDX Power Wagon.
What is the best way to get the run-flats out of the tires ? ? ?

Re: Getting the run-flats out of a Michelin ?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 9:13 am
by DJ

Re: Getting the run-flats out of a Michelin ?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:41 pm
by Tom @ Snake River
Wondering if the rims on a WDX or M37 will fit these tires WITH the run-flats in them ? ?
What would be so bad about running the run-flats IF the rims fit ? ? ?

Re: Getting the run-flats out of a Michelin ?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:24 pm
by chris olson
I'm thinking that the runflats would be in the space where your tube should be....

Re: Getting the run-flats out of a Michelin ?

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:55 pm
by DJ
Tom,
If you don't mind me asking ,where did you find your tires? Are there any more available?

Thanks

Re: Getting the run-flats out of a Michelin ?

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:02 am
by Tom @ Snake River
Chris, your right, never thought about the inner tube being needed on the original split ring wheel.

There should be more available from BOYCE equipment at 800-748-4269, they were asking $300.00 each.
I would call quick as the supply was limited.

Re: Getting the run-flats out of a Michelin ?

Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2012 3:51 pm
by Tanner
Mounting these on a stock M37 Budd 6.5" wide rim is probably not the best decision... the minimum rim width requirement from Michelin is 9" from the info I have -

http://www.aircrafttyres.com/manuals/Mi ... cation.pdf

Be careful -

'Tanner'

Re: Getting the run-flats out of a Michelin ?

Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 6:30 pm
by Tom @ Snake River
I tried today useing the motor picker, and it worked fine. Just had to coax it with a crow bar. I hate the run flat lubricant.

Re: Getting the run-flats out of a Michelin ?

Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 6:50 am
by Tanner
I 'birthed' all 5 run flat inserts out of my Michelin ZXL 11.00x16's by using an engine hoist & hot soapy water in a spray bottle - they slid right out

'Tanner'