| Tire replacing is all but natural in the biking scene. You | | | | detach the bolts on the side of the wheels. Just |
| will need to replace your tire at one time or another. | | | | remove them using a wrench and it should come |
| How frequent you will do this will depend on how often | | | | loose. Remove the tire, rim included. |
| you are using your tire and how efficient your tire | | | | Step 3: Deflate the tire by inserting a flat-edge |
| brand really is. | | | | screwdriver on the valve of the tire. Once some of |
| If you are using your bike for rough riding especially on | | | | the air escapes, it will be easier to remove the tire and |
| mountain trails where there are rocky places, you will | | | | the inner tube from the rim. Just use the edge of the |
| need to check your tire for possible replacement after | | | | screwdriver to let the sides of the tire loose. Do this |
| 1,000 miles of riding. If it s just for pavement riding, it | | | | slowly until you have pried almost half of the tire. The |
| can last for up to 4,000 miles. However, like I previously | | | | other half can be pried loose using your hands. |
| mentioned, that will also depend on the brand you of | | | | Step 4: Once you have removed both the inner tube |
| tire you own. Continental tires do not last as long as | | | | and the tire from the rim, you can now put the new |
| the others although this is the best kind of tire if you | | | | one. Place the inner tube (either new or the old one) on |
| want better road grip. | | | | the inside of the tire. |
| So here is how you can replace your old bike tire: | | | | Step 5: Place the tire with the installed inner tube inside |
| Step 1: Carefully choose a new tire to replace your old | | | | the rim. Insert the stem of the tire first in the hole found |
| one. You might also want to purchase an inner tube | | | | in the rim. After that, use the screwdriver to tuck the |
| for better performance. Once you have picked the | | | | sides of the tire in. Make sure you have placed the tire |
| right brand, you are now ready to use it. | | | | securely. |
| Step 2: Position the bike upside down with the tires | | | | Step 6: Inflate the tire using a reliable pump device. |
| facing you for easier access. You can now easily | | | | Now you are ready to hit the road with your bike. |