How To Replace A Bicycle Tire (with Pictures) - WikiHow

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Replace a Bicycle Tire 1 Work the tire back onto the wheel on one side. Put the air valve in the air valve hole. Then, align the outer rim on one side with the wheel. Push the rim back into place along the wheel frame.
    • Check your tire for an arrow that tells you which direction the treads should face. This is called the “direction of travel.” If your tire has an arrow, make sure it’s facing forward. Some tires can go in either direction and won’t have this arrow.
    • Don’t use any tools to replace the tire. This can damage or puncture the tire or tube. Just use your fingers.
    • Use this same process to put the tire on the wheel frame whether it's the old tire or a new tire.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Replace a Bicycle Tire 2 Fit the other side of the tire back onto the wheel frame. Make sure the tube is completely under the tire. Next, put your fingers on one side of the air valve and press the tire into place. Work your way around the wheel frame, pushing the tire onto the frame. Finish over the air valve, which will be the loosest part of the tire when it’s on the frame.
    • Make sure there are no bulges on the tire, which could mean the tube is bunched up, twisted, or pinched.
    • You may have to use tire levers at the end of the process, but be very careful not to puncture the tube or tire.
    • Putting your tire back on the wheel can be very difficult, especially if your tire is new. However, you can get it back on with just your hands.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Replace a Bicycle Tire 3 Screw the lock ring down over your air valve if there is one. Some tubes come with a lock ring that goes down over the air valve. It will hold your tube in place on the wheel. Align the lock ring with the threads on the air valve, then screw it down.[11]
    • If your bike tube didn’t have a lock ring, skip this step.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Replace a Bicycle Tire 4 Inflate your tire to the correct pressure level. You can use a manual or electric air pump to air up the tires. Fit your pump onto the air valve, then air up the tires. Once the tires reach the correct pressure level, put on the air valve cap.
    • The correct pressure level should be listed on your tire wall. You can also check your bicycle manual or look it up online.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Replace a Bicycle Tire 5 Slide the wheel back onto the bike and replace the lever or nuts. Thread the wheel back into the forked slot that holds it in place. Then, slide the lever or metal bar that holds the wheel back into place. Tighten the easy release lever or nuts, using a wrench if necessary. Close the easy release lever, if your bike has one.[12]
    • If you fixed your back tire, you’ll need to lift the chain to put it back on.
    • Check that the wheel spins freely.
  6. Step 6 Reconnect the brakes if they’re still detached. 6 Reconnect the brakes if they’re still detached. Press the calipers again and slide the brakes into place. Squeeze the brakes to make sure they tighten up on the wheel.
    • Before you ride your bike, check the brakes again to make sure they’re in correct working order.
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