MiketheBike Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Guys, I know some of you have replaced your runflats with non-run-flats. Is replacing the tyres something that can be done by a normal punter like me? Do you re-use the same inner tube (there is also a ring between the two wheel halves to secure the tyre bead?)? Is the tyre volume different (I guess the sidewalls are thinner?), so the tyre pressure should be different? Cheers Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 sirhc Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Mick, You can change the tyres over. It's a bit of a job getting the rim out of the runflats, and the insert is also a pain to get out. I use a couple of long bars to pry everything apart. You can use the same tubes and flaps, but for £10 each I suggest you put in new tubes. You can get these from ATS, they're the same as many tractor front tyres. I inflate my tyres to 40psi front and 45 rear. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MiketheBike Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Thanks Chris, yes for the sake of a tenner it seems pointless not changing the tube. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 sirhc Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Mick, There is an easier way to change the tyres, I borrowed this kit at Kemble and changed 2 tubes there the other year. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 john fox Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Mick I made a thing to do this with - as you are just down the road from me send me a PM if you want to borrow it or for me to give you a hand - I have done all 4 of mine and its a :sweat: John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MiketheBike Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 Thanks John...I will do that when Jack's shipment gets rolling :-) Are you going to Brooklands later this month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 john fox Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Mick Not sure about Brooklands yet - entered my 101 but its failed its MOT on chassis rust and the part hasn't arrived yet. May end up fgoing as a paying punter instead ... its all of 6 months since I was last there but a good museum nonetheless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MiketheBike
Guys,
I know some of you have replaced your runflats with non-run-flats.
Is replacing the tyres something that can be done by a normal punter like me?
Do you re-use the same inner tube (there is also a ring between the two wheel halves to secure the tyre bead?)?
Is the tyre volume different (I guess the sidewalls are thinner?), so the tyre pressure should be different?
Cheers
Mick
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