How To Remove Mountain Bike Tire

Removing a mountain bike tire is not as difficult as it may seem.

To remove a tire, you should first remove the wheel from the bicycle. Then, you need to find the valve stem on the rim of the wheel. You will need to unscrew this valve stem with a wrench in order to release air pressure from inside of the tube. Once this is done, you should be able to easily remove the tire from your bike.

How do you take off a bike tire?

Pry under the bead of the tire with one of the tire levers and hook it to a spoke. Move over about 4 to 6 in. and insert the other tire lever. Pry it down and then slide it along the rim to release the tire.^[1]

How do you remove a stubborn bike tire?

Starting at one point, pinch and stretch the tyre down to the opposite end. Use the height of the tyre as leverage to help pop it on or off. For taller tyres, you can use your palms for more grip. A tyre lever can help with a tight fit.^[2]

What can I use instead of tire lever?

Your hands. Four hands. Your Pump. Quick Release Lever. Public Bike Repair Station. Screwdrivers. Spoons. Knives.^[3]

Can you change a bike tire without levers?

The technique is to work around the bead of the tyre systematically, unlocking it from the rim (as often you’ll find it stuck) and then gripping and pulling with your fingers and thumbs working towards a single point; ending opposite the valve works best.^[4]

What tools do you need to change a bike tire?

For tools, you should always carry tire levers, a correctly-sized spare tube, and an inflation device, be it a mini pump or CO2 cartridge. You may also want to get a patch kit or tire plug, which can come in handy for certain riders.^[5]

How do you change a bike tire at home?

BEFORE YOU BEGIN. STEP 1: Remove the quick-release lever or wheel nut. STEP 2: Disconnect the brake cables and take off the tire. STEP 3: Deflate the tire and loosen the valve retaining nut. STEP 4: Unhook the tire from the wheel with tire levers. STEP 5: Add air to the new tire tube. STEP 6: Inspect and refit the tire.^[6]

How do you get a nut off a bike wheel?

Open the wheel quick release by pulling its lever outward. If necessary, hold the lever while turning the quick-release adjusting nut counterclockwise so that the quick release will clear any tabs at the end of fork and you can remove the wheel. For wheels with axle nuts, loosen both nuts.^[7]

Can I use a screwdriver as a tire lever?

If you don’t have tire levers, don’t try using other available tools (like a flathead screwdriver) as substitutes. They could easily damage the tube, tire, or worse, the rim. Tire levers are designed specifically for removing and installing tires without damaging anything in the process, so stick with those to be safe.^[8]

How do you replace a bike tire with a screwdriver?

Insert one screwdriver between the sidewall of the tire and the rim. Pry the screwdriver towards the middle of the rim to take a section of the tire from the rim. With the other screwdriver place it about six inches from the first screwdriver and pry the tire from the rim.^[9]

Are tire levers necessary?

A set of levers are one of the cheapest and most essential bits of cycling equipment. Everyone should carry them. Many tyres are almost impossible to get off without a set of levers. If you ever get a puncture you could be properly stuck if you don’t have some tyre levers handy.^[10]

What size is the nut on a bike wheel?

BSCy or BSC (British standard bicycle) it’s a 3/8″ diameter and 26 thread per inches. Thread are 65 degrees..^[11]

What should be in a bike tool kit?

Allen wrenches (sizes that match the components of the bike being ridden). Open-end wrenches (or an adjustable wrench). Chain tool. Phillips and standard screwdrivers. Pliers (preferably needle-nose). Spoke wrench. Duct tape. Zip ties.^[12]