Instructions / Assembly

Tire and Tube Installation
1. Deflate tire completely. Even a small amount of air left in the tube can make it more difficult to
get the tire off. For best results, press downward on wheel while depressing the valve.
2. Push one bead of tire toward rim center. The tire bead will be pressed tight against rim. Pushing
it inwards loosens the bead from the rim. Repeat on other bead.
3. Engage one tire lever under bead of tire. Engage second lever 1-2” (25-50mm) from first lever
then pull both levers toward spokes to lift bead off rim. Disengage one lever. Move it two inches
(5cm) along the rim and engage lever in the bead. Pull lever to lift next section of bead off rim.
4. Repeat engaging the lever until the bead loosens. Then slide the lever along the rim under the
bead.
5. Starting opposite the valve, pull inner tube from tire. Lift valve from valve hole and remove tube
from wheel.
6. Remove second bead from rim, which removes tire completely from rim. To fully inspect the
tube and tire, it is best to remove both completely.
7. Note directional arrows of tire manufacturer, if any. Directional arrows printed on the sidewalls
indicate rotation of wheel. Not all tires have direction orientation.
8. Inflate tube enough for tube to just hold its shape.
9. Install tube inside tire. Install with tube valve adjacent to air pressure recommendations written
on tire sidewall.
10. Lower tire and valve into rim valve hole and align valve so it is pointing straight toward hub. A
crooked valve can lead to a flat tire later.
11. Install one bead at a time. Work tire bead onto rim with hands. If tire bead will not seat using
hand, use tire lever as a last resort. Use caution when using tire levers to avoid pinching inner
tube. Engage tire lever using same orientation as removing bead.
12. Work tube over rim sidewall and into rim cavity.
13. Install second bead onto rim. Use care if using a tire lever.
14. Inspect both sides of tire for bead seating and for any sign of the inner tube sticking out.
Reinstall if necessary.
15. Inflate to low pressure and inspect bead again on both sides. Look for small molding line above
bead. This line should run consistently above rim. Adjust if necessary.
16. If the tire bead is stuck below the rim, and extra air pressure doesn’t correct it, use a lubricant
such as soapy water. Do not use grease or oil.
17. Inflate to full pressure and check with pressure gauge. It may be necessary to press downward
above the valve in order to engage the pump head. For fully threaded valve shafts, reinstall the
locking nut, if any. Do not use wrench or pliers to tighten nut — tighten finger tight.