Run flat removal and installation setup -- anyone DIY something like this?

[Mario]

I've seen a bunch of ways to remove runflats, not many on reinstalling them.

I just saw this video and though I'd ask if anyone DIY'ed something similar with cherry picker (engine hoist) or similar?

https://youtu.be/NoWC-Qyd4kA

 

[suzukovich]

https://youtu.be/824rpuJy4lU

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[Mario]

Like I said, plenty of removal videos, not many installation ones.

https://youtu.be/824rpuJy4lU

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[NV555]

I like the guy that tied one end to a tree and the other to his bumper!

 

[suzukovich]

There is a tool but reality was we never saw one. At least in my motor pool or in the field. This video is pretty much how we did it in the military. Until they started hiring contractors to build wheel sets.

https://youtu.be/i64Jpft86FM

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[simp5782]

When you remove the runflat out of the old tire it is easiest to put a ratchet strap around it then when it is about 1/4 of the way out. pull some more then fashion a strap around the middle and pull it together. It will come out without as much force as well. It also goes back in easiest.

On the big trucks, If i can't do it that way I will take a tire off the hub and let the hub down onto the run flat. it will smush it down to get a strap on it and just alternate straps to get it down. this is on big ones.

There is a run flat compression tool on ebay for sale.

 

[Crazyguyla]

There is a tool but reality was we never saw one. At least in my motor pool or in the field. This video is pretty much how we did it in the military. Until they started hiring contractors to build wheel sets.https://youtu.be/i64Jpft86FMSent from my SM-J727U using Tapatalk

I've used that tool before, it makes the task so much easier. Basically a strap with a worm gear instead of a ratchet action.

 

[Crazyguyla]

I don't know if using the civilian H1/Hummer runflat is feasible. It's built from heavy rubber like the military one, but can be unbolted. I miss the old magnesium run flats. Pita to change, but easier than the rubber donuts.

 

[VegaCP]

And I thought changing tires with stiffer sidewalls was bad. I've thrown many pry bars during winter.

I don't know if using the civilian H1/Hummer runflat is feasible. It's built from heavy rubber like the military one, but can be unbolted. I miss the old magnesium run flats. Pita to change, but easier than the rubber donuts.

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