How to change a kids 12 inch bike tire

Several weeks ago I was changing the tire on my daughters bike and was having a tough time getting her small 12 inch tire on and off the rim. I looked online to see if anyone had any helpful hints but wasn't able to find anything all that helpful. So after some trial and error I came up with a few little tricks and decided I'd make this video and hopefully it will offer some help to anybody else out there that may be having some of the same difficulties. Hope you all enjoy this video.
Tools you may want to have for this....
wrench
tire levers
needle nose pliers
long flat head screw driver
hammer
a new tire
a new tube
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[@DA_Tech81]

After about 4 hours of trying to figure out how to put the inner tube and tire back together I searched KZbin and came across your video. Within 20 minutes I had popped the wheel back on the rim with that hammer handle trick. Thank you for making this video.

[@IWUPhil]

This was me today. The long screwdriver did help. I was able to use the levers at the end and didn't have to go with the hammer trick. Perfect video that I needed!

[@mtbartist]

Dude that hammer handle move at the end was genius, all the other videos I saw online didn't say anything like that. Saved me probably hours of working and cursing my kids bike rim. Thanks so much!

[@Maraksot78]

Thanks for watching and for the kind comment. It's always great to hear how a video I've made has helped people. Putting a tire on those little wheels is not as easy as you'd think it is. XD Hope you have a great day and your kid enjoys riding that bike. :)

[@anothenATX]

Thanks for making this! Could not believe how much trouble I was having and found your video. Long screw driver and knowing it was actually possible was key 😂

[@anothenATX]

... forgot to mention that I literally cut the old tire off with tin snips before looking for this 😃 There was a hole worn in the tread, so it was shot anyway. Obviously, I needed a better plan for putting the new tire on.

[@MrNick600]

The video made the job of getting the tyres on easy after I had previously wasted a couple of hours getting frustrated that I couldn't fix a kid's bike ! I used the flathead screwdriver to get one side on first and the wooden handled hammer to finish up. Thank you !!

[@arnoldcalderon8320]

Grateful DIY dad here. You saved my daughter’s bike!

[@dannyv4747]

Thank you for posting this video. I was able to change my 3 year olds bike tire and with no hassle. If I tried it before watching this video I would of been fussing with the fire for over an hour. The hammer handle trick worked perfectly.

[@williamneidecker-gonzales]

Thank you so much!!! I was struggling to put on my 12 inch tire until I saw your hammer idea. I ended up using a small 2x4 I had lying around to apply pressure to the last bit of the tire.

[@emilykoo8196]

Awesomely helpful video! Got me through and now my kid's bike is good as new!!

[@loiskajerez1433]

Definitely inspired me to GET ON WITH IT and REPLACE a tire and get a seat post rail to fix 2 kids bikes I have!!! The expensive PARTS is the delay!!! Your video will make it easier and less worrying and MORE daring for sure!!! 👏👏👏

[@peterolsen1129]

Using the handle of the hammer was what I needed to see...very effective... thank you...

[@walkinfaithnotbysight]

Thank you! I've got an innertube coming in the mail for my toddler's bike, and this was the "how to" I needed!

[@woodardc]

I'm pretty sure you just saved me a good hour (or more) of screwing around with my daughters bike. I just changed out her tube in under 10 minutes. Thank you!!!

[@Maraksot78]

+Chris Woodard you're very welcome! :) I know how much time it took me the first time I was figuring out how to change one of these tires. I'm always happy to hear when this video has helped other people.

[@sparticus214]

Chris Woodard use fix a flat

[@simoncarr4724]

Just used this video to change my son's bike tyres. Great help thanks for posting!

[@mattj2166]

When I saw you get the screwdriver out, I was worried - glad you didn't use it to put the tire back on. Tried your hammer technique and it really works with those stubborn, tough little tires. Thanks!

[@joaopreichardt]

This is the most tricky task I have find fixing bikes!!! Now I will try the handle of the hammer. Good tip

[@Maraksot78]

Joao Preichardt thanks for checking out the video hope it helped you out.

[@sneakygloworm]

I would've thrown my sons bike through the window if I hadn't seen your video. Good stuff!

[@Maraksot78]

glad to hear the video helped you out. Thanks for watching. :)

[@jamesdavis6510]

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[@jamesdavis6510]

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[@amansahani1663]

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[@KrishS0918]

Ohhhh i just throwed😫

[@mbstar8777]

Thanks man 🙌 Haha for every father that you helped you get a notification on this video. Must be funy:”PING, hey another father helped 👍” 😂

[@keenovibez]

Got it on the first try thanks to this video!! Appreciate you!!

[@benburman679]

Great video, very nearly bought a new bike before watching this!!! Thanks for Nottingham UK

[@juliebarceloux1650]

Thank you!! I was able to change my daughter's tire because of this video!

[@0ddba1l]

You want to try a Welbike tyre similar but much stronger steel band same size rims. Tried fitting new tyre and tube last night took 2 hours and tube punctured by the time it was on so today ordered new tubes to start again. I did change one the same as this in your video about a month ago with no problems but good video lots of help.

[@cong1281]

Legend says this man is still responding to comments....

[@Maraksot78]

I do when I can. :)

[@cong1281]

Maraksot78 yoooooo. Lol. I watched one of your pc videos and stumbled upon this 😁.

[@Maraksot78]

@@cong1281 Yah, this is from back when I made videos about whatever and didn't really have any kind of direction for the channel. XD

[@cong1281]

Maraksot78 haha yep. Great vids tho, I enjoy watching. 👍

[@Maraksot78]

@@cong1281 well thank you. :)

[@patrickbennett5673]

Great video. The tip about partially inflating the tube was much appreciated. Thanks for sharing!

[@Maraksot78]

+Patrick Bennett you're welcome. Thanks for watching. :)

[@AlexCailliau]

Dude! You are my savior!! I tried to find such a video in French or Dutch without any success... The screwdriver bit is the key!! :) now I'm gonna be able to fix that buggy of mine! Thanks

[@AlexCailliau]

Ho and the hammer to get back on is brilliant!!

[@Maraksot78]

+Alex Cailliau you're welcome man. I'm glad the video was able to help you out. Best of luck with your buggy. :)

[@Sirbonzio]

I've been working on my sons dirt bike for 2 hours and found this video. It took me 10 minutes after I watched this. Thank you so much.

[@Maraksot78]

you're welcome man. Glad my video was able to help you out.

[@Marra7777]

Thanks for this from the UK. 👍

[@ddrusa]

Thank you sir it's 2024 found you we used a tire wrench as well worked

[@heatherposs2509]

Awesome video, thanks for the help. I didnt have the prying tool you had so I used a paint key to eliminate the puncture risk with a screw driver.

[@Maraksot78]

+Heather Poss I'm happy that my video was able to help. :)

[@evabijwaard4331]

I was about to give up, but I could put the tire back on in about a minute with the help of the hammer. Thank you so much!

[@terryf5131]

Using the smooth handle end of a crecent wrench works to pry off tire...with no damage to tube.

[@tylproductions6757]

I'm curious about what size air pump you use for these small wheels? I have an air pump for all the other bikes - but the spokes won't allow the head of the pump to attach to the valve because its too tight.

[@Maraksot78]

My kids have outgrown this bike now (I made this video 5 years ago) and we gave it away several years ago, but I do remember struggling with airing them up. The easy way was to use my compressor and then check the pressure with a tire pressure gauge. Using a bike pump I would grab the valve stem and bend it as far sideways as I could and clip the air pump onto it. Very often easier said then done. My preferred way was with the air compressor as it was much easier though.

[@tylproductions6757]

Thanks. That’s what I figured.

[@Maraksot78]

no problem. best of luck to you. :)

[@peevspet7059]

The trick with the hammer handle. Is key , a new tire is stiff beyond belief thanks again

[@DannyPoulson]

what made things heaps easier for me putting the tire and tube back on was spraying the wheel and inside of tire with CRC lubricant, then it slips on a lot easier.

[@hilzabub]

Thanks so much for this. Of course, I managed to puncture my tube flailing are before I saw this video. But now that I have done the process along with you once, I can do it again.

[@Maraksot78]

+hilzabub you're welcome. I'm glad the video helped you. :)

[@rabeelmirzavlogs]

great work done sir

[@amymeister6421]

Thank you! You saved me an hour round trip to the bike store and a day without the stroller! You rock!

[@Maraksot78]

+Amy Meister you're welcome. Happy to hear the video helped you out. Thanks for watching! :)

[@juang5976]

This was really helpful, thanks man! I would like to know where did you got the new tires, I checked on my local bike store and they cost almost half the price of a new bike.

[@Maraksot78]

It's been a while since I made this video so I don't remember exactly what I ended up paying but I think it did cost me around $50 for new tires and tubes at a local bike shop. It was a bit more money than I'd planned on spending but with as much as my daughter loves riding that bike it's worth it to me. I tried Walmart first however, because I figured they'd have lower prices than a bike shop but they were sold out when I went in.

[@AirbusMechanic]

Thanks for the video, also I make a suggestion. For next time you change a tire use UD 40 to lubricant the bead of the tire, when you are installing a new tire. It's much easier. Thanks have a good day.

[@terencesayers3478]

Thank you! Got the job done ✅

[@ryaninc]

First time replacing the tire on my daughter's bike, and this video was a huge help. Thanks!

[@Maraksot78]

It always makes me happy to hear this video is helping people out. :)

[@pati_fill]

Thank you so much!

[@red2932]

Thank you, was struggling with son bike tyre until saw this. 👍

[@TheGracieVshow]

Thanks for the video.

[@calvinkline8812]

thanks i was struggling with the same tire for like 20 min. until i found this video

[@Maraksot78]

you're welcome. thanks for leaving a comment. I'm always happy to hear when the video has helped someone out.

[@maryascontacts4506]

Thank you!! I learned a new skill and my son is happy with his working bike now.

[@Maraksot78]

+Maryas Contacts awesome! Thanks for leaving a comment. I'm always happy to hear when this video is helping people. :)

[@TheAustralianHealthShow]

great video i subscribed

[@codyhildebrand13]

Don't struggle steps to change any tire: Deflate entirely, squeeze all sides of the tire so that the bead (lip) of the tire, which seats on the wheel's rim (lipped edge designed to hold the bead of the tire), can now be pushed into the recession in the wheel (think of the wheel as an U-shaped cross section, where the top edge of the "U" has a "rim" on either side (a flanged part that sticks out). Bottom line is that you want to get the tire bead INTO the BOTTOM of the U-Shape. This allows the opposite side of the tire, from the side you just pushed into the bottom of the U-shape on the wheel, to now have A LOT of space between the tire bead and the wheel's rim (at the opposite side). Now you can get a tire lever between the tire bead and wheel rim extremely easily. From there, if you're doing a front tire like in this video, you can just push the end of the tire lever that's in your hand against the axle. This provides leverage to allow the tire lever/spoon to simply glide around the wheel's rim, thus quickly and efficiently removing one side of the tire from the rim. Then, with the other side of the tire, remove it off of the same wheel rim you removed the first side of the tire. Again, use the advantage of pushing the remaining tire bead into the bottom of the U-shape. Always start opposite the Shrader valve on the tube (installing the tire is reverse, start with the valve). Once the remaining bead is in the bottom of the U-shape (near the valve stem), you'll be able to see daylight between the bead of the tire and the rim again, opposite the valve. Then you can just push the tire right off.

[@peevspet7059]

I found out a great trick to help get the tire off . When the tool is attached to the spoke , use the screwdriver by putting it through the spoke next to it and rotate it around . It zips around , move tool and repeat .

[@dianadeclue1943]

Thanks!

[@409industries]

Very helpful. Thanks for the tip about partially inflating the innertube first, this helped get it around the rim easier!

[@Maraksot78]

Aaron Ekinaka you're welcome. It's always great to hear how this video is helping people out. :)

[@yamahaman2009]

Great tip with the hammer handle. key it to not tear the beed of the tire with the screw driver so spray soapy water on there during installation and teardown to help avoid shredding the beed.

[@alexenestraz]

instead of screwdriver try rear end of a good quality table spoon. nice to see the use of hammer handle.

[@Maraksot78]

+Alexene Straz yah the screw driver is not a good way to go. Thanks for the suggestion of the good table spoon. :)

[@donricoprocrastinating]

I was thinking maybe you could wrap the tip of the screwdriver with electrical tape to minimize puncture possibility. I was changing 16" tire today without proper levers and managed puncture it while putting the tire back. I'm better luck tomorrow, I've bummed out 4yr old right now.

[@kenbliss5622]

Hammer handle method = pure genius.

[@Maraksot78]

Why thank you. :) glad the video was able to help you. Cheers.

[@peevspet7059]

Thanks for the video . I couldn't believe how hard it was to work on this little bike . Got my tire for $12 at local bike shop

[@Maraksot78]

peevspet70 you're welcome man. I'm very happy that my video is helping people. :)

[@katiethygerson]

thanks! this was very helpful for me in learning how to change my daughter's flat 12 inch tube.

[@Maraksot78]

You're welcome. I'm happy to help.

[@jasonboddy1931]

Super helpful. Much appreciate you posting this.

[@Maraksot78]

I'm happy the video was able to help. :-)

[@stephaniebate6814]

Thankyou x

[@atatkfighter]

Thanks for the helpful video.

[@9437810]

pretty funny, but good job.. where did you purchase the spare tires i surely need two of them?

[@Maraksot78]

9437810 I purchased these tires at a local bike shop. I tried Walmart first because I figured they'd be less expensive there but they were sold out the day I went in so I bit the bullet and paid the big bucks at the bike shop.

[@9437810]

ok thanks..i jus purchased the tube..still need tires.

[@tylerandersen89]

This was great thanks for the tips, also I was able to use the tire lever and just slide it all the way around, was super fast and easy that way

[@AlekDavis]

Thanks a lot. Helped me change inner tube in my kid's bike tire.

[@Maraksot78]

+Alek Davis you're welcome. I'm always happy to hear from people that were helped by this video. :)

[@brandieallen9794]

Thank you from this single momma who slipped and stabbed herself just above the eye witha butter knife before I found your video. Yes the hammer trick at the was pure genius. I did it thanks to you! My daughter is so happy!!

[@Maraksot78]

You are so welcome. I'm always happy to see comments like this, where my video helped someone. That's terrible you stabbed yourself just above the eye though. I hope you're ok and I'm happy to hear your daughter is now happily riding her bike. Cheers! :)

[@anenechukwuka9994]

Thank you so much

[@celticsreds]

Very helpful compared to instructions on the new tire

[@mohammedmoinuddin8359]

What is the size of wrench used in this video

[@1believeurself1]

Thank youuu for Making this video!!!!!!!!

[@cyberjags100]

Beautiful! Thanks for posting this and helping.

[@Maraksot78]

+Jagannath Banerjee you're very welcome, it's always great to hear that the video is helping people that are having the same problem I was having. :)

[@sumiya-zz7wk]

super

[@alisontoronto]

Thank you this is just I needed.

[@FelixV]

Where do you get your tires? I'm looking for the both wheels and thires. Do you know where can I get them?

[@Maraksot78]

Felix V I bought my tires from a local bike shop. They were kinda spendy there though. Wal-Mart sells them too but they were out of stock when I went to buy some.

[@FelixV]

thanks!

[@Maraksot78]

Felix V no problem. :)

[@philphillips8120]

Good video. But although our wheels measure 12" not even size 14" tyres will fit. They are too small?

[@chueyang7221]

thanks for video it was super helpful, just extactly what I needed!

[@Maraksot78]

thanks so much for the kinds words. It's great hearing from people how this little video is helping them. :)

[@lulugulu2291]

Very gud video for learning thanx mate

[@Maraksot78]

+Lulu Gulu you're very welcome. Thanks for watching. :)

[@lulugulu2291]

Maraksot78 thanx marked I try for last two days how to put the tube in tyre but failed morning I watch ur video and within 1 min I put the tube inside the tyre so can u plz upload one more how to open and change the kids bike break thanx

[@Maraksot78]

+Lulu Gulu I'll see what I can do. :)

[@joeyma01]

Bro, you saved me! Good video!

[@Maraksot78]

You're welcome. I'm happy to hear the video helped you out. Thanks for watching. :)

[@dkooj]

Thanks! You saved me lots of grief...

[@Maraksot78]

You're welcome. Those little tires really are tough to work with. Thanks for checking out my video. :)

[@alfredo42o]

To make it easier you should put the tube inside your tire then put the tire with the tube in it back on the wheel

[@jyotidaliya6179]

thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuu ssooooooooooo muuuuuuuuuuch

[@joaquincascante1754]

what are you gonna use if you dont have a rench

[@Maraksot78]

+jogaming nerf gun you can use a pair of pliers or something as well; a wrench just makes it much easier. Also if you don't have a wrench you should be able to pick up an inexpensive wrench at your local hardware store for a few dollars. :)

[@TheNewHorizonsClub]

Interesting video

[@gratefulmachine]

What size is the inner tube?

[@NathanBrantley]

Please consider editing your video description to include the parts & tools one would need. Makes it easy to visually see the tool list while you're talking. Thanks!

[@Maraksot78]

+Nathan Brantley Thanks for the suggestion, I'll do that. :)

[@lionelsims1608]

Great advice - thanks. Lionel

[@Maraksot78]

+Lionel Sims You're very welcome. I'm always happy to hear this video is helping people out.

[@jjchecki]

Useful! Thank you.

[@Maraksot78]

+J. J. Checki thanks for watching the video. I'm always glad to hear when it has helped someone out. :)

[@su-eongcheah2960]

Thanks for this.

[@Maraksot78]

You're very welcome. Cheers! :)

[@Mtbjitsu]

Use washing up liquid to help get the tyre off.

[@deanjones6913]

Thanks heaps, very helpful

[@Maraksot78]

You're very welcome. I'm glad I was able to help.

[@GospelMusicians]

The biggest question is how in the world did you find a replacement tire?

[@Maraksot78]

I actually found these ones at Walmart.

[@DannyPoulson]

specialist tire/tube/wheel wholesaler/warehouse?

[@chrisoracer]

Genius! 👍

[@virpel6724]

hey man can you show me the spokes? I'm really having a hard time arranging it and I don't know why. In the front tire I got it but I always fail in the back.

[@Maraksot78]

I'd like to help if I can but I'm not quite understanding your question. Are you building the whole wheel? I mean are you installing the spokes onto the rim as well?

[@kb2239]

What size was that tube??

[@Maraksot78]

I think it's just a 12 inch tube.

[@kb2239]

Maraksot78 thank you. I went to Walmart to get one but they only sale 12.5 so I was wondering where could I go to find the 12in tubes ??

[@Maraksot78]

The 12.5 inch is the correct size. I just call them 12 inch.

[@joseocegueda317]

u helped me thanks man

[@Maraksot78]

you're very welcome. thanks for checking out the video. :)

[@joseocegueda317]

can i get a shoutout

[@malcolmbentham9909]

A small amount of dish soap in water makes a big difference.

[@ness766]

very helpful!! :)

[@Maraksot78]

nesstaylor You're welcome. I'm glad I've been able to help.

[@andywagoner]

thanks!

[@zbend]

If you cut out all but the last few seconds with the hammer end this video would be better.

[@tonyrivera6230]

A back tire instructional would help

[@mrincredible5492]

I remb it took me longer with training wheels and the chain was a little hard 2 get back on

[@heathermccasland3806]

Omg! Seriously right? As if parenting isn't enough of a challenge to make you second guess everything you know. Now, it appears you can't change a dang tube on a bike! I cannot believe what a time I have had on this cheap lil bike! You never showed how to put it back on! No joke, everything about this was SO hard. What??

[@sparticus214]

Heather McCasland The professional thing to do is install tire sealant by unscrewing the valve with needle nose pliers, screw the valve back and rotate for 2 minutes before adding air and the sealant will not fix any small punchers. Things as wide as nails or tears are none fixable by sealant but you can line the tire with cloth😀

[@markwatson3900]

Try taking of an electric 12 inch tyre your bikes easy it takes me a HR to get it off

[@lilbigkidsmedia8652]

Id u let the air out first it would have been easier.