How To Change A Bike Tyre

Find out how to change a bike tire!

Changing a bike tyre is one of the things that all cyclists should know how to do. It's certainly a job that warrants learning.

Depending on your wheel, you may need a 15mm wrench to remove it. Once you've done this, you can move on to the tyre itself. Start by using one or two tyre levers, if the tyre is really tight, though, you may need to use a third one. As well as the tyre levers, you'll also need a pump, the tyre that you're changing too, and possibly a new inner tube.

Are there any other mechanical jobs that you're struggling with? Let us know down in the comments and we'll see what we can do!

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[JudasPriestLiam]

I love GCN. They're never condescending when showing how to do basic tasks.

[yusifr]

I changed a few tyres on my bmx when i was a child completely forgot and had to watch this 😂 cheers

[Nefus]

This guy makes it seem so easy, for me removing my winter tyres and putting back the old summer tyres took me literally hours

[CABJ]

Excellent tutorial. Just got me a 12-speed, and I haven't worked on a bike in over 20 years. Your instructions were very clear, simple, and direct. After watching your video, I had no problem changing the tires and innertubes. Thanks.!!!

[brunokabbaz]

All that time and I finally discovered what those hooks on tyre levers are made for! Thanks Si!

[meirionnelson]

Excellent, thank you Si... needed this video today as went for a long solo ride in West Wales... weather was against me and then got a puncture 30 miles away from my car. Never replaced an inner tube and this video was spot on!! Thank you!!

[neiljarman]

Thank you GCN. I have tried and failed so many times before to change the inner tube and rate myself mechanically-incompetent. Somehow with this video everything just clicked and I've just changed my first ever inner tube!

[timmoore]

I am no mechanic! Followed the instructions as a first-timer - excellent! I did exactly as described and it was effortless. Many thanks.

[rhjiesx]

This video is simply amazing. I can now confidently change my tires with ease! Thank you, GCN!

[AndyYounie]

Thanks for a great guide - I changed both of my tyres after watching it. No problems at all!

[AlexKaragiorgis]

Excellent! I never changed a tube/tire before but following these instructions I found it easy! Took me a while but did it successfully! Thanks!

[SamLopez]

Wow, thanks so much, this is much better than some of the other tyre changing videos out there. Appreciate the details and tips along the way.

[timpeterson]

Well done video, much the same way I've learned by trial and error how to change a tire (tyre) myself.  One thing I do that may seem obsessive, but has come in useful is to line the main lettering of the tire up with the valve hole.  This not only looks pro, but aids in finding the valve when it's dark and I have to change a tube on the side of the road.

[andysumpton]

This helped a lot - I have been riding for a couple of years now, but have not changed a tyre before. Top advise, thank you.

[wilsonq]

Thank you Thank you. I know little about changing a bike tyre but with your video I did it! But I had to go out and get that plastic tool(s) from a reliable on line source. Very low cost for the parts. and worked like a charm.

[GiraffeFN]

Thanks for the tips - hadn't changed a wheel in years and was having trouble getting started. Watched this video and had it done in no time. Excellent explanation!

[brentstutzman]

Life saving help! Change my first tire and Tube for my daughter's new bike after it went flat. Save the Day!

[fopetrou]

That looks helpful, I already punctured 2 new inner tubes as my tire is too tight but I'll try your technique and see what happens, thanks for sharing

[TheJask]

Excellent video thank god gcn realise that some of us are new to this game and take us through crystal clear !! Thank you all at GCN

[EszterFilo]

Thank you Guys you saved my life today ❤ I got puncture and I was able to change to tire first time 🙏🏻🙏🏻