When using tire levers insert the scooped end in-between the tire and rim and pry the tire out over the edge of the rim. Some levers have hooks on one end that grab a spoke to hold them in place while you work with another tire lever nearby. Try to keep the distance from tire lever to tire lever small or it will become difficult to pry the tire over the edge of the rim. Once the tire loosens up a little, you can zip a lever or your finger around to get the rest of it loose.
How to Fix a Flat Tire - Fix Your Own Flat Mountain Bike Tire
From Apply Now, former About.com Guide
You don't need to remove the whole tire from the rim. Simply unseat one side of the flat tire from the rim using tire levers if necessary.
Prev
- Getting Started
- Open One Side Only
- Pull the Tube and Search
- Find the Hole
- Patch Preparation
- Patch Application
- Place the Tube Back Into the Flat Tire
- Re-Seat Tire on the Rim
- Pump It Up and Mount It Up
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