Tire Tips & Information

A guide to Changing the tire of a wheelbarrowFollow these simple steps to change the tubeless or tube-type tire on your wheelbarrow

Both types of wheelbarrow tires, tubeless and tube-types, can be changed in a similar fashionSome tires have inflatable inner tubes while others are made ofsolid urethane, which means buying an entirely new wheel

Introduction

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Necessary Tools New Tire Crescent WrenchDish SoapScrewdriver or Tire IronOptional: Crowbar

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Starting: Steps 1 & 21. Select Replacement TireChoose adequate tire height to prevent wheelbarrow from dragging

805-530-65962. Remove Old Tire Locate wheel nut and remove pinPut pin to one side and do not lose itA crowbar can help gently remove tire

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3. Remove Rim from the TireRelease air from tire to make removing rim easierIf difficulty arises, use screwdriver or Overstock Wheels tire iron set to lift tire away from rim

*If you are replacing the whole wheel, move on to Step 8.

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Steps 4 & 54. Use Dish SoapBefore putting on new tire use dish soap to lube tire beads (the edge of atirethat sits on therim) before putting on new tire

805-530-65965. Apply Tire Beads*Work one side of the tire beads over the lip of rim using our Overstock Wheels tire iron set

*Note: If Installing an Inner TubePlace inner tube inside tireMake sure the valve system is properly placed

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Steps 6 & 76. Reconnect Tire with RimWork the other side of tire bead using tire iron set until tire is completely on rim

805-530-65967. Inflate the TireOnly do so once tire is securely and completely on rim

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Steps 8 10 (For replacing the whole wheel)8. Center New TireSome wheelbarrows have spacers that hold the tire in its proper position

9. Replace Pin in the Wheel Nut10. Check Tire for Sturdiness

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