How to Replace a Bicycle Tire?

Remove the wheel from the bicycle

Deflate the tire completely

Unhook one side of the tire bead from the rim

Remove the inner tube

Inspect the tire, rim, and tube for damage or debris

Install the new or repaired inner tube slightly inflated

Push one side of the tire bead back onto the rim

Tuck the tube evenly inside the tire

Push the second tire bead onto the rim

Check that the tube is not pinched

Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure

Reinstall the wheel on the bicycle

Test the tire for proper seating and air pressure

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