TM 9-2320-387-10
2-49. RUNFLAT OPERATION
The vehicles are equipped with runflat devices, allowing the vehicle to be driven with one
or more tires flat. For runflat operations, refer to table 2-4.
.WARNING.
Do not exceed 30 mph (48 kph) during any runflat operation. Do
not exceed 20 mph (32 kph) with both rear tires flat. Loss of vehicle
control may occur, causing damage to equipment and injury or
death to personnel.
Speeds indicated in table 2-4 are maximum and must be reduced
when traveling on secondary roads, cross-country, or in traffic.
Failure to reduce speeds could cause loss of control of vehicle,
causing damage to equipment and injury or death to personnel.
When driving vehicle, existing conditions are constantly changing.
Never drive at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent for
these conditions. Loss of vehicle control may occur, causing damage
to equipment and injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
A wheel that has been run flat must be replaced and inspected by
unit maintenance as soon as possible before reuse, or damage to
equipment may result.
Runflat operation may cause the tread to separate from the tire
and/or wheel. If abnormal handling is experienced, or noise such as
flapping or pounding around the wheel well occurs, the tread needs
to be cut away from the wheel before continuing operation. Failure
to do so could result in damage to the vehicle.
NOTE
Runflat travel distance will improve with rubber runflat. If additional travel is
required, tire tread may be cut away from tire.
Combination of Flat Tires
Recommended Vehicle Speed
Distance
Two tires flat rear
20 mph max. (32 kph)
30
mi
(48
km)
One tire flat any location
30 mph (48 kph)
30
mi
(48
km)
Two tires flat same side
30 mph (48 kph)
30
mi
(48
km)
Two tires flat front only
30 mph (48 kph)
30
mi
(48
km)
