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