How To Change Tyre On Bike?

Shift the chain to the smallest rear cog if needed

Open the brake quick-release if your bike has one

Release the wheel from the frame or fork

Deflate the tyre completely

Use tyre levers to unseat one side of the tyre bead

Pull the inner tube out of the tyre

Inspect the tyre and rim for glass, thorns, or damage

If replacing the tyre, remove the old tyre fully from the rim

Fit one side of the new tyre onto the rim

Insert the inner tube slightly inflated into the tyre

Place the valve through the valve hole in the rim

Tuck the tube evenly inside the tyre

Push the second tyre bead onto the rim by hand

Use tyre levers only if necessary and carefully

Check that the tube is not pinched between tyre and rim

Inflate the tyre slowly and check that the bead seats evenly

Inflate to the recommended pressure

Reinstall the wheel on the bike

Close the brake quick-release if opened

Spin the wheel and check for rubbing or wobble

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