From collectibles to cars, buy and sell all kinds of items on eBayWelcome! Sign in or register.
aAdvanced Search
Popular products
No suggestions.

Reviews & Guides

Write a guide

How to change a Dirt Bike tire

by: mugslydog( 168Feedback score is 100 to 499)
This guide has not received any votes yet. Be the first to vote for this guide.


 
      Step 1

      Use the crescent wrench set to loosen and remove the axle bolt from the wheel you are working on. Slide the wheel out of the stays and lay it flat on the ground in an open area. Use the screwdriver to let the air out of the tire by depressing the valve stem with the blade.
 
      Step 2

      Place the palm of your hand on the tire next to the very edge of the rim and forcefully push downward. If all of the air is out of the tire and you do this quickly enough, the edge of the tire or bead will break away from the rim. Do this all the way around the edge of the tire on both sides so that the tire is free on the rim.
 
      Step 3

      Slide the thin edge of one of the tire levers under the lip of the tire and pry the lip toward you. Have your helper do the same about 6 inches further along the tire with another lever. At this point the lip of the tire should pop off of the rim and you can slide the tire lever around the rim to release that edge of the tire from the rim. Repeat the process for the opposite side so that by the end you have fully separated the tire from the rim.
  
      Step 4

      Mount the new tire by reversing the removal process. Lay the new tire on the rim and then use the tire levers to maneuver one edge of the tire at a time back onto the rim. Use a compressor to quickly pump the tire up, creating a "rimlock." The bead of the tire will lock to the rim at the same time. Repeat steps 1-4 for the other tire.


Guide ID: 10000000013381884Guide created: 09/05/09

 
Was this guide helpful? Report this guide

Ready to share your knowledge with others? Write a guide



Member Information

mugslydog
mugslydog( 168Feedback score is 100 to 499) About Me
See all guides by this member
View items for sale by this memberVisit this seller's eBay Store!
Member has an eBay StoreThe MX Warehouse

 


eBay Pulse | eBay Reviews | eBay Stores | Half.com | Austria | France | Germany | Italy | Spain | United Kingdom | Popular Searches
Kijiji | PayPal | ProStores | Apartments for Rent | Shopping.com | Skype | Tickets


About eBay | Announcements | Security Center | Resolution Center | eBay Toolbar | Policies | Government Relations | Site Map | Help
Copyright © 1995-2009 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
eBay official time