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  1. Swamp Donkey

    Are Runflats worth trying to save???

    I'm not sure that the runflats inside those tires are compatible with one piece wheels. You'd have to verify with Hutchinson since they make the runflat and the wheel you want. They might have to be removed whether you decided to keep them or not. If you do call them, I'd be interested in their...
  2. Swamp Donkey

    Are Runflats worth trying to save???

    The runflat does not spin on the wheel. It is clamped in place by the 2 wheel halves when the wheel is assembled. The bead of the tire is clamped between the runflat and wheel lip on each side. This is why you also have beadlocks if you have runflats. The beads and runflat are clamped in place...
  3. Swamp Donkey

    Are Runflats worth trying to save???

    I'll make a couple of points. The runflat never touches the tire unless the tire is flat. No extra wear to the tire will be caused by the runflat when the tire is inflated. The military runflat in the 395/85R20 tires weighs about 150# each. It would use more fuel to get them moving, but would...
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