Runflat Installation
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Burning Brakes
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Runflat Installation
I bought some decent GS-C Runflats from a fellow forum member for my 1995.
My car originally came with these and I replaced them with inexpensive Kumhos which are now wore out.
Regardless of what Goodyear says, can I install EMT's using conventional tire changing equipment without damaging my OEM rims?
Thanks!
My car originally came with these and I replaced them with inexpensive Kumhos which are now wore out.
Regardless of what Goodyear says, can I install EMT's using conventional tire changing equipment without damaging my OEM rims?
Thanks!
Racer
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From: Toms River New Jersey
Re: Runflat Installation (cOvette)
In a word,, no. Well,, maybe. The tire machine HAS TO have the ability to press the tire bead down well below the rim seat to let the valve stem/air pressure sensor pass by. The old 4040 machines won't, I have 1 machine in my shop that will do it out of 4 machines overall. BTW, I manage a Goodyear.
Also, the tech "needs" to be certified in the operation, as far as Goodyear is concerned. If not done properly, you just wasted all that moey on the tires & may have to buy a new air-monitor system for the rims, not cheap. Not sure what machine you're using but be smart in your decision.
Bill
Also, the tech "needs" to be certified in the operation, as far as Goodyear is concerned. If not done properly, you just wasted all that moey on the tires & may have to buy a new air-monitor system for the rims, not cheap. Not sure what machine you're using but be smart in your decision.
Bill
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Re: Runflat Installation (BacaBill)
Thanks for the reply Bill.
I don't have a machine. I was just wondering if any tire store can do it.
I'm assuming you are talking about C5's with F1's. The air sensor on a C4 is not mounted on the valve stem. It's strapped around the wheel in the center of the rim. The Goodyear dealer in the small town I live in says he can't do it.
The closest GY dealer that says they can is 50 miles away. I've found two mom and pop shops that claim they're not a problem to install, but like you said I want to be sure.
Joey
[Modified by cOvette, 9:28 AM 10/9/2003]
[Modified by cOvette, 9:36 AM 10/9/2003]
I don't have a machine. I was just wondering if any tire store can do it.
I'm assuming you are talking about C5's with F1's. The air sensor on a C4 is not mounted on the valve stem. It's strapped around the wheel in the center of the rim. The Goodyear dealer in the small town I live in says he can't do it.
The closest GY dealer that says they can is 50 miles away. I've found two mom and pop shops that claim they're not a problem to install, but like you said I want to be sure.
Joey
[Modified by cOvette, 9:28 AM 10/9/2003]
[Modified by cOvette, 9:36 AM 10/9/2003]
