How To Change A Bike Tire?

Remove the wheel from the bike

Release the brake if needed

Fully deflate the tire

Use tire levers to pry one side of the tire bead off the rim

Remove the inner tube from inside the tire

Inspect the tire and rim for glass, thorns, or sharp debris

Replace or patch the inner tube if needed

Insert a small amount of air into the new or repaired tube

Place the tube inside the tire

Push the tire bead back onto the rim

Make sure the tube is not pinched between the tire and rim

Inflate the tire to the recommended pressure

Reinstall the wheel on the bike

Reconnect the brake if needed

Check that the wheel spins freely and the tire is seated evenly

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