Spray-on silicone lubricant (or Windex) Tire irons Breezer tire tool Valve core tool Bead breaker (or two C-clamps) Compressed air pump Rim protector (optional)
This loosens the tension in the tire, making it much easier to work with.
Wheels spin towards the direction the bike is going.
A “bead” is a curved lip of the tire that goes right where the tire meets the rim and hold it in place. If the bead isn’t coming out, try to push more air out of the tires.
Every time you expose some of the tire bead, give it a spray. It will prevent it from re-sticking and making you start over. You can also use some Windex.
When down, the tire should sit just outside of the rim.
This may chip or nick your rim if you’re not careful – buy some rim protectors, little foam pieces that fit between the tire iron and the rim, to protect it if you’re worried. [3] X Research source
Repeat on the other side once the first is in.
You can also take a small hammer and hit the tire around the bead as you fill it up. This will shift the tires slightly as it fills, making it more likely that it slips into the bead.
Do not keep pumping up if you can’t get the bead in. Let some air back out, then re-pump and use the tool. When the tire is not fully inflated, you can usually rotate it a bit still. Make sure that red dot is balanced with the valve stem.
