How To Change a Dirt Bike Tire

[@rmatvmc]

Get all your tires and tools here! www.rockymountainatvmc.com/Sales/914/How-To-Change-A-Dirt-Bike-Tire?

[@user-gw2ej9bc7r]

Lol he changed it in under 10 min no issues, took me 2 hours and I almost punched my friend in the face

[@buffalobmf]

i just take it to be done. doing it yourself is a pain in the ass and its not expenisve anyhow

[@marcusmayne45]

T lol

[@liammacarthur9618]

john russo after your 4th or 5th tire it’s like tying your shoes, invest in a stand and good irons and you’ll save big bucks! if your cheap like me that is...

[@dropdeadnic]

Facts lol

[@TheKing-ky6eq]

Just went through this. Took me like 2 hours too, just to find out I got a pinch flat when filling it up.

[@ImNotStalkingYou]

Another pro tip for breaking the bead is to ride the bike 15 miles home on a flat.

[@cousinchris1438]

🤣🤣🤣😂🤣

[@beast_gago2660]

Facts right there I had my tube pop so I road it a little bit harder and boom the bead wasn’t seated no more

[@hunterjensen9922]

Hey that's what I did yesterday I was no where near my pick up

[@lukeperrine5078]

I did that but it was an accident tho

[@chadolson1]

It also weeds out the weak spokes which is a definite plus

[@fullmetaljacket7]

I used to take like 2-3 hours to change a tire (specially the rear) because I was doing it *very* wrong. This time I did it along watching the video. Literally 20 minutes and I was done, no joke. Oh, and I used a big cardboard box instead of a proper tire stand. Never thought changing a tire could be so easy. Thanks for the video!

[@Instabum]

Can’t wait to change my tyre for the first time in the weekend. Hopefully it goes well Update: absolute pain. Pinched the tube. Stress, blood, tears and bruises. Ended up going to my local shop and they finished the job and did the front tyre for £8 each ($10). Never want to experience that again.

[@lukedoyle2541]

It’s a pain good luck

[@kiwi-moto]

The key is a good set of tire irons and a good stand. I just changed my front wheel by myself for the first time and wow! no pinch flats!. I bought 2 of the curved type tire irons and two of the straight type.

[@kamiljachymiak8685]

LOL best comment ever. Thank you for answering my question

[@evalds1983]

Same here,i destroy my tubes front and back, never wanna see that shit

[@mikep3597]

Shops charge 60 for both I’m bought the tools for cheaper Lmaoo

[@CZwies20]

Use a 5 gallon bucket of you don't have a stand... Saves your sprocket and brake disc from bending in the ground

[@brennanbarnard2803]

Good idea thank you

[@tj7698]

That's what I e been using

[@robertspicer3716]

lay the dirt bike rim and tire on an old front atv tire on a bench. works like a charm

[@Akeirbuah]

I use my stand

[@OfirMX]

Wait, 10 minutes and no cursing? Fake news!

[@rmatvmc]

Ha ha! Having the right tools for the job makes ALL the difference!

[@troybartlett5075]

Hey, used your video to teach my boys how to change a rear tire on a FE 450 today. The process was flawless and we all learned to do it the easy way. Thanks a bunch.

[@rmatvmc]

That's awesome! Thanks for the feedback and glad it helped.

[@hoffmanshaven]

The most important part of all of this is to take your time and go easy. Make sure when you start you have an hour or two. If you run out of time leave it for later. I’ve done 15 or 16 of them over the last 10 years or so. Pinched 2 tubes and both times I was in a hurry and not paying attention. Best advice is to put a little air in the tube. Just enough for the tube to hold its shape. I’ve never pinched a tube that had a little air in it. This video is exactly the way I’ve always done it. Once you get the wheel inside of the tire it pops right out.

[@ikoniczx9086]

thanks man for that tip

[@kings17court]

Great advice. Patience is the key. When you see these videos knocking them out in 10 minutes, it could warp your perspective. Unless you've changed as many tires as they have, it will NOT be fast. Take your time, don't rush, and know that it will probably take you a while. Like an hour or two, or more. And if you have to walk away, walk away. Keep your body comfortable and cool, and if you have to continue tomorrow, so be it. Great advice hoffmanshaven.

[@mikeandroidappletv2184]

and don't forget to apply powder

[@jeffmiller9742]

That was awesome...I bought the same exact tools, less the stand and I successfully installed two new tires with out punching a hole in my tubes.

[@Stan_in_Shelton_WA]

WHAT, you didn't set you bike on fire! you have such control!

[@arevee9429]

Thanks, Rocky Mountain. I've mounted and unmounted 100's of bicycle tires, but it didn't prepare me for my recent experience changing a tire on an electric unicycle. This saved me from saying "F it" and taking it to the shop. Your tip about the drop center saved the day.

[@michaelsupple6081]

Big help. I will be changing my very first tire using this method and yes....I ordered the tire and heavy duty tube from Rocky Mountain! :) Edit: So I changed the front tire of my Honda crf300l today in 45 minutes flat after watching this video and taking a few notes. There were a few small details which I missed but it got done and I was thrilled with the results. It was my first tire change ever! Thank you Rocky Mountain! BTW I will be purchasing that long curved iron. I now see and understand it's value. :)

[@jdgreany]

I just did my first ever tire change on my 300l today (front)! Unfortunately I didn't watch this first and had some difficulty but got it done. I used a heavy duty tube that had two nuts and a metal shoulder on valve, I guessed that shoulder and one nut goes inside rim and the other goes on outside of rim , I couldn't find any info on this. Anyway I will balance tomorrow and tackle the rear. Went with the Pirelli Rally Cross on front and have the Dunlop 606 for rear. Also added rim locks

[@eschrader]

Tips- let the tires sit in the sun a bit so they are soft. Cold tires are hard and not fun to work with. Windex also works for tire lube. When installing tube tube, inflate until your finger barley puts a crease in it when hanging. I place a trash bag with a bottle of baby powder dumped in it into a bucket and shake it. Helps powder the tube.

[@joshl3467]

Windex contains ammonia which will eat away and dry out your rubber tires...

[@RitterRundown]

Followed these instructions with my son to make sure I didn't screw it up. Took us about 25 minutes using the tusk tools on the tailgate of my truck. Good learning experience for him and a good refresher for me. Thank you.

[@motocrossman007]

I HATE changing dirt bike tires almost as much as I dislike cleaning air filters! If I take 10 min and watch this video each time, I find the process to be much smoother and most of the time I avoid pinching the tube in the process, lol. All the small tips add up to success! Thx RMATVMC!!!

[@1stzard]

Make sure you get extra lube on them brake disks

[@billybull7419]

Increases braking power

[@52foreman52]

Best video on how to do this. Complete step-by-step. Thanks!

[@rmatvmc]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for checking it out!

[@lovrostrnisnik3758]

Tip: i use used tire on the ground to change the tire it helps a lot and you cant damage disc and sprocket.

[@OffRoadingSteve]

Dude! I got it in about 45 minutes using prybars and a vice grip. Super pumped! Thanks for the great video

[@mikehagan4320]

Thia was is a good video. I just did front and rear on a KLR 650. I took me a Day and a half. No pinched tubes! I was Lucky! Not a sign of skill. But now my speedometer doesn't work. So I'll have to fix that.

[@204052971]

Perfect how-to! I think this only video I've seen that does it exactly right.

[@matthewmiller3639]

Thanks Dustin and Rocky Mountain ATV! All those little tips add up to success.

[@zook_291]

Threw a iron at the wall, tore two tubes, roached two sets of clothes, scratched the wheel a lot, and took 13 hours before I gave up. Pay someone else.

[@lincolnsawyer5076]

something like that for me too

[@tejdz1337]

i just wanna thank you for that technique of putting the tube inside the tire with a little pressure in it. made it so much faster and easier. in the past ive punctured so many tubes but not anymore

[@rmatvmc]

Glad it helped!

[@surfride101]

Appreciate you! My mistake was STARTING with the beadlock. Many pinched tubes and f-bombs later, I changed my brute-force approach following your technique of saving the beadlock toward the end allowing my knee to force the tire into the rim on the opposing side: butter....

[@propbashing7206]

Really good tutorial every bloke was telling me gonna take me hours it’s hard this guy made it easy

[@tashia1280]

Great step by step video. My 11 year old son used it to change his dirt bike tire without any help.

[@realryder2577]

This really helped got front tire on in 45 minutes only almost gave up 3 time then moved to the back time worked on it for 2 hours and just about gave up but just at the end we still didn’t get it on.

[@tylerrandolph6193]

Piece of cake! Sure makes a big difference having all the tools you guys have in the shop, if you don't have them get them. It's worth your time and frustration. I like to use the old tire for that wheel as my base to work on. Works a treat and doesn't take up extra space!

[@livelongrideonover70]

A BIG thanks for this. I only have limited experience of changing tyres, and I have just changed my front and rear tyres today using this method. I don’t have the stand or the rim tool, but it worked a treat on the floor. And it was far quicker and easier than I imagined. 👌

[@chip2772]

This method works very well, much better than my old method. Just got done changing a front tire on a cr85. Thanks for the video it was great :)

[@rmatvmc]

Glad it helped!

[@TheBarnz91]

First rear tire success, was a little touch and go at the beginning then I soon learnt that small amounts at a time is the easiest way while making sure the opposite side of the tyre is squished into the rim giving you just another gap to get the bead over the rim!! Thanks for the video

[@TheOutlawPetey]

the first time I tried this, I thought perforated inner tubes would enhance tire cooling, at highway speeds. I went through like 3 of them. Then Found out its best to do the tire change while you watch the video.

[@rmatvmc]

Great tip! lol thanks for watching

[@bfc919]

Followed the steps and changed my first rear dirtbike tire today. Did it pretty quick and all went well, thanks!!

[@rmatvmc]

Glad it helped!

[@SiR2Dean]

Always tried to change my pitbike tyre like I did my mountain bikes... wondered why I swore so much... Thank-you!

[@Mr.CrackZapIt]

Dustin, you are the Man! This is my 80th Spring! I previously did the insane struggle method...your method with your tools (Tusk 3-pack) (Plus my BeadPro set) make changing bull tough rear knobby changing as easy as melting ice in the desert! Thank you times infinity!

[@cyb3rpr1m36]

Fantastic video showing how to correctly change a tire (OR tube...) on a dirt bike.... When all else fails, a good size bucket works as a stand... And my personal preference for lube is a nice water/soap mixture... One of the main things that many people may overlook is the actual spoons that are used. Screwdrivers may work trailside, but if you purchase a good set of spoons it makes this 100% easier :)

[@doodskwid]

As a 14 year old who has changed 3 paddle tires and 5 different knobies I have learned if you are grunting and cursing at a tire you're doing something wrong

[@Jasper_has_too_many_chromisoms]

* aren’t *

[@doodskwid]

@@Jasper_has_too_many_chromisoms well I'm 16 now lol

[@hotdogger6015]

Yo this actually helped me do my first set of tires last night. The tusk tools are really cheap and useful, just focused on being slow and careful and got both done in about an hr and a half.

[@rmatvmc]

Nice Job! Glad to hear it was helpful and that you were able to get your tires swapped out!

[@666dynomax]

Great video got mine off and new one back on no problem. Took me 30 minutes first time going back on with three straight spoons. I love The curved spoon and the other tool you had there. This is essential stuff to know how to DJ

[@danmeyer3577]

newbie here with a question for ya'll, the final step is to snug the valve nut up against the valve cap, is this correct that the valve nut doesnt get tightened against the rim? thanks in advance for the help!

[@koyaan1sqatsi]

Ya, I just learned in the last 48 hours (after 20 years of riding) that the nut is not supposed to tighten against the rim, but rather against the cap, to keep it tight. Tightening the nut to the rim increases the chance of the tube ripping at the valve stem. You'd think this would be more readily available info. ;)

[@richardscott982]

Well ok then... 😆

[@specialized29er86]

Extremely well explained, trade school quality.

[@oznik46]

Best tyre change video by far, well explained and perfectly done! Thank you!

[@leecubeddu498]

Following along with video, 5 mins to remove tyre for the first time and 10 mins to fit one. Thank you!

[@jhutch1470]

I also use baby powder on the tube, and inside of the tire, to help the tube move around and take it's shape while inflating. That way it doesn't roll over on itself and possible pinch flat. Just an extra precaution. I also inflate it just a little bit so I don't pinch it against the rim while installing the tire. Nice video. I loved it.

[@rmatvmc]

*J Hutch-* Nice tip. Thanks for sharing your secrects with us sir!

[@nicksnicknet]

baby powder for the win!

[@tjlovesrachel]

J Hutch i prefer gold bond

[@djmcstiff1]

@@tjlovesrachel green bottle or orange?

[@tjlovesrachel]

djmcstiff1 blue

[@gmgs31]

Thanks for the great video. You did a great job explaining why you were doing what you did. The two things that helped me the most were: 1) more lube 2) drop center, that really helped get the bead over the rim

[@pampalmater]

If you get a nail in your tire and have to change the tube, do you also have to repair the hole on the tire as well with those tire plugs - like those they use for tubeless tires? And if so, at what point to you do that - before or after the tube change? is it better to use the bacon strips kind of plug or the slime?

[@rmatvmc]

No plugs, just take the nail out and put the new tube in. I always check the inside of the tire to make sure everything is clean and nothing else is poking through. -Charles

[@lildeanc]

thank you so much for this video this was 100 times more in depth than others and suddenly I stopped swearing and was calm and it worked.

[@imds123]

Of course you do a demo with the Michelin Starcross tires. Much easier than others. lol

[@z33tanner]

Thanks so much for this video, you guys have the best place to learn and buy all things off road!!! I was worried about mounting these Tusk Dsports as they are so stiff, i used baby powder on tube and windex for lube, worked perfectly.

[@mickosavage2603]

Watched to video and had so much hope....my bike is currently on the stand with no wheels, pinched both tubes going to the shop in the morning to get it sorted.

[@rmatvmc]

It can be a challenge sometimes! Don't give up though, you'll figure it out. Once you do, you'll be so happy!

[@bradybidnick8505]

I spent a shit ton of time changing a tire tube just to accidentally pop it when seating the tire on the bead. Then have to wait 2 weeks to get another one because rona has all the shops closed.

[@2025944]

Same thing happened to me. rip 33 dollars I have the tire done just a popped tube

[@tylerendres5045]

Same

[@tylerendres5045]

Multiple times

[@ImNotStalkingYou]

Yup, round 2 tonight. I think partially inflating the tube will make it easy.

[@Daniel456324]

@20Ian Jury Did you use a set of screw drivers, forget to apply baby powder to the tube, forgot to partially inflate the tube, did not lube up the walls of the tire, or failed to look where the tire iron was seating the bead of the tire causing a ripped tube? Get the right tire irons, bead tool, partially inflate and baby powder the tube (get a Ultra Heavy Duty tube for beginners), and avoid touching the tube, should be pretty easy under 45 min.

[@guywithabrokenwheel1159]

Finally got it done, thanks. Didn’t have the proper tools but it still worked

[@LandSeaAirSnowSand]

Thanks for the video, I’ve struggled for years to know exactly how to change a tire and or tube.

[@jonnantau9354]

Works great. I got the Tusk tools shown in the video and it made changing the tires easy.

[@TheDingopaul]

Mate you explained it perfectly I did mine in one go after I watched you video. Thank you so much

[@jdgreany]

I just changed a tire and installed a heavy duty tube that had two nuts on vlalve stem. Im guessing one goes on inside of rim and one onside ?

[@aliasfakename8076]

I know im late but for anyone reading this: yes. One nut inside one outside

[@teem085]

Changed my first tire with a help of this video. Thanks!

[@BigDame727]

Great video didn't take me long at all! Best way to do it I've seen so far!

[@jjustj]

Why no mention of rim strip, its purpose ,and being able to use tape if you dont have one?Also I prefer to inflate tube quite a bit first to insure even tho it may be new, it has no leaks, then delate it to slightly inflated before install.

[@benjiterry9914]

This video was honestly extremely helpful

[@jacksonbuck7481]

How come nobody else's tire change vids said what to do with the rim lock? I have a stupid ass bulge at the rim lock. Google, push this video to the top!!!

[@rmatvmc]

*Jackson Buck* Agreed. Come on Google! :) . Glad our video helped you out! Thanks for watching.

[@scottmartin606]

Amazing gloss. I love your shop, amazing lighting. Have a great week.

[@Sandbagsims]

Thanks for the video. followed your instructions and changed both tires on my 23 CRF300l rally without problems. The front bead doesn't seem to want to seat 100%, no matter how many times i mess with it, maybe riding it on the dirt will seat it 100%?

[@williamschuman4951]

Good stuff, thanks for showing the correct and easy way to change your tires, just saying motor on.

[@kings17court]

People who know how to do this make it look so easy. Without experience, trust me, it's NO JOKE. The first tires I replaced were PW50 tires. I almost cried, destroyed the old tire, and started to bend the rim. That was without tire irons, and destroyed almost every screwdriver that I had. That was without any video tutorials, but I BARELY got it done. The next was front and rear on a KX85 after watching a few tutorial videos, like this one. I didn't almost cry, but I did sweat like a SOB, and boy was I tired. I'm psyching myself up to tackle front and rear on a 2002 XR250R. Let's see how this goes. I know it will NOT be easy, but I feel confident that I will get the job done. I've got a little experience, 4 tire irons, and even more tire replacement videos watched.

[@nicholasscholten4838]

Best tire changing video and the best comments for sure!

[@doublex632]

So i bought your spoons and a Shinko 804 for my DR650, everything went smooth and fairly quick, with a heavy duty IRC tube. But seemed like about a 5 inch spot wasn't fully seating when i inflated it, that line on tire was giving me a hard time popping out. i deflated several times and finally ok, never heard that pop when inlflating though, would you have a words of wisdom on this? thanks

[@rmatvmc]

*Double x* - Did you tighten your rim lock down before inflating? That usually will cause the 5 inches you're seeing to not seat. If that wasn't the case, what you ended up doing would be the way to fix it by deflating the tube again and maybe even applying more tire lube to the 5" area and then reinflate. Thanks for watching our video sir!

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

I really appreciate all your shop vids. 😀👍

[@mnoble0902]

Great video. Very helpful. Are the steps to change the front tire the same as the steps to change the rear tire?

[@rmatvmc]

Yes they are. Front tires are easier to change too.

[@mnoble0902]

@@rmatvmc Great. Thank you!

[@joee8795]

Obviously this How-To Video was meant for me, considering I’m also installing a set of Starcross Mediums on my RM-Z 😂🤘🏻

[@rmatvmc]

Perfect! Glad it helped out!

[@NewYorkMudBoggers]

How do you get the bead to seat evenly? Everytime I blow it up the bead rises one 1 end?

[@VariteZ]

same for me

[@Hayden211]

Another really good tip is to warm up the tire, let it sit in the sun for a little or put it front of a heater. Makes the tire softer easier to stretch!

[@DirtNastyy]

Installing a Tubliss/AT81 tire so I can ride tomorrow on my te300. Last time I tried this was on my SX250 and it took hours just to end up pinching my tube giving up to my local dealer 😂

[@remady5827]

A tip for everyone is that before you start you should heat the tire by putting the tire in the sun or standing it in front of a heater.

[@cs9575]

Many times I seem to get a bulge in the sidewall of a freshly mounted tire right at the valve stem. This makes for a lump as the tire goes around. Does anybody know how to prevent that and once it's there how to get rid of it? It seems to happen often on soft carcass tires such as shinko 241 and others. Thanks

[@rmatvmc]

The sidewall? Hmm, this could be entirely different than what you are thinking but... Sometimes the tube gets hung up on the bead by the valve stem. When mounting, put the valve stem nut on a couple of threads and make sure you can push the stem in. If it doesn't push in, it's hung up so pull the bead back with the spoons then push it in. -Charles

[@tcepilot]

I watch this every time. Thank you! Still don’t have proper lube lmao

[@gogogeedus]

You can use a rubber mallet and hit it on the last bit,saves leaving marks on the rim with the tire levers.

[@Gallardo6669]

I ride the Dunlop d606. Believe me, it isn't as easy as shown in this video!!!

[@JonathanCalkins]

Easy peasy! Just takes time, patience and practice!

[@WHIPBASH]

Much easier after watching this video. Thanks!

[@stonablack]

Thank you! Your videos always help so much

[@ngproductions6074]

Most definitely the most helpful video there is out there thank you

[@ApprovedforAdventure]

Thanks for not explaining that taping on the bead locks can't be too tight... super helpful >:(

[@brommersc]

Rim guards needed on black or coloured rims unless you want to damage them! By the end of this video you can see that the rim is scratched most of the way around.

[@samuelruiz1854]

Good video, wish he’d shown the part where he took the rims off the bike tho

[@vyzegpump7471]

About to change my first dirtbike tire. I’ll update on how it goes.

[@joseLopez-jb2wk]

Do you leave one of the nuts inside the wheel? Or just the one that holds the valve

[@rmatvmc]

There should be one nut on each side of the rim.

[@krp-xe3hw]

Pro tip: work on the brake side of the rear tire first, not the sprocket side. Your knuckles and fingers will remain unmangled.

[@rmatvmc]

Good tip! Couldn't agree more!! -Charles

[@chrisscott1547]

Fixing a tube tire on the side of the road will make you a believer in tubeless tires!

[@dougm.635]

Please show the best procedures for little bike tires like 50/70cc ...those tires are such a pain due to sidewall size

[@rmatvmc]

Luckily, we have a video showing how to change tires on mini bikes! You can check that out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4DQqIyNf89pbbs

[@Who_eddxe]

This helped me with drop center part I didn’t do that before and makes the prices much easier

[@masonblatz3843]

Well this is almost impossible for me

[@garonburwell9008]

thats why there are people you can pay to do this. problem solved

[@camotheme2876]

If you buy your own tools it is so much cheaper than paying someone

[@Fluff_Panda]

Mason Blatz I used a motorcycle stand, three flatheads, and WD40. You’ll be fine

[@XCTERRA]

i followed you step by step plus i had to talk dirty to that rim and that tire slipped right on😁👍

[@andyrips834]

If any of you have 1/5 scales and ride, the tusk stands work well for a stand for the losi 5t.

[@jimihendrixallstar]

You guys are such an awesome source 👍

[@goldmx1229]

What if the bead isn’t perfect? What about if didn’t came out just in one small part? Does that affect something important or is just aesthetic?

[@LoOMleetamus]

Thanks for the vid! The tire I was changing had two tire locks.. managed to get the first side of the tire on, but the two locks left no give in the tire to get it over either if them. I suspect there's an alternative method for 2 locks? I ended up removing one and putting a flat bolt through the hole.

[@122195brandon]

He did a great job explaining it, but I think I’m going to take my new tubes and tires to the shop and pay the labor fee.. great video though!!

[@HeyItsAsmus]

It looks like the wheel rests on the spokes. So when you are putting your body weight on the tire to break the bead are you just putting pressure on the spokes?? or is there something underneath that is letting the hub take the force?

[@rmatvmc]

There is a center rod that goes through the hub to help hold the wheel.