Best Practices for Removing Run Flats from Military Tires

A systematic and deliberate method is to be used while removing run flats from military tires for both the operator and the tire. Below are outlines of some of the recommended guidelines to consider: 

Preparation: Have every tool and equipment required for the job at hand within reach. This normally includes but is not limited to jack, lug wrench, spare tire, and any other specialized tools the tire manufacturer requires.

Safety First: Appropriate and required safety measures must be taken such as putting on gloves and eye protection. Ensure vehicle wheels are stationary and parked and the hand brake engaged to avoid movement while changing the tire. 

Proper Jack Placement: Using the specific vehicle jacking points when lifting the vehicle for repairs. This is to say incorrect placement can result in severe injuries should the vehicle fall or damage the vehicle as well. 

Lug Nut Removal: For ease while off the ground if the tire is already removed, it is ideal to loosen the lug nuts before lifting the vehicle. 

Lifting the Vehicle: After ensuring balance, slowly lift the vehicle until the defective tire is free, but do not take off the damaged tire while still on the ground.

Tire Replacement Steps: In this step, say if you use a tire removal machine instead of inserting the lug nut wrench to unscrew the lug nuts, then you will be twisting or pulling the tire away from the wheel hub using the machine instead. In case of twisting or prying the wheel or tire it could be at risk of further damage. 

Tire Inspection: Inspection of the tires is important before and even after the replacements are done. The removal inspection if done correctly will include the checking of the damaging signs , puncture marks or bulging signs for even a Military Tires.

Fitting The Spare Tire: To do that, raise the car after the tire has been changed. If the holes on the spare tire perfectly aligns with the wheel studs, proceed with tightening the lug nuts. Crowning the assembled tie nuts means pushing them all into the center of the tire to attain perfection. 

Lowering the Car: Car must be slowly lifted away from the ground both to check the nuts between tire and the rim or nut between the spare tire and the vehicle. 

Final inspection: After the replacement, the best course of action is to perform a functional check on the vehicle. A complete scan of the vehicle will help in tracking down any loose pieces or scratches on the surface level.