How to change your Onewheel (GT / GT-S Series) Tire - Step by Step w/ Jeff McCosker

[@upsidedan5524]

These instructions are awesome. I was able to change the tire on our GT in under an hour just by following along and pausing the video at each step. I'm certain that the axle bolts are Torx Plus T45, which is one of the only things I had to buy to do this install, along with some TFL tire sealant which included the valve stem removal tool. Also I had no problems breaking the tire bead with a 2x4, it popped off on the first attempt. For anyone considering the upgrade, the TFL Enduro tire is SO MUCH BETTER. With this tire I finally like riding the GT as much as our trusty old XR.

[@boolikethebear]

last night i went out for a midnight ride on my gts. ran over a stick that had 3 inch thorns on it and it punctured my stock performance tire! mind you, I've never taken apart a onewheel, let alone tried a tire swap, but I had a 166 day streak on the line here! i've been sitting on an endure tire for 7 months now, waiting for the performance to wear out before I swapped it, so I wouldn't waste anything (and I've been dreading a tire change!) im very proud to announce that i successfully swapped out my tire, but it sure as hell wasn't as easy as you made it look! even after boiling these lifesavers, i had to muster everything in my soul to put these f*(king things on! like... i had to get half naked i was sweating so much during this process. feels so rewarding and satisfying getting that changed on my own though. thanks for the walk through. ya'll hiring?

[@jonathaniannielli7642]

Same same I never sweat so much in my life and those life savers were a pain!!!!! Even after boiling!!!! But they look really sweet once all done lol

[@njriverrat88]

Had a shipping issue, TFL sent a replacement with a bunch of goodies for the delay (even though it wasn’t their fault), followed the video and boom it’s like floating on a cloud now :) thank you guys for everything you rock!!!

[@thepreferredpirate]

I just got my tire yesterday. Putting it on now and this vid is really easy to follow along to do. I also like that the receipt from TFL had a hand written note from Jeff saying, "Thanks Jacob! FO, MF :)" which makes a consumer feel like the company they are spending their money with, really does care about their customers. Thanks TFL

[@LiaIsTheCutestKitten]

Watching Jeff swap a GT tire even though you don't have a GT because you enjoy the passion 😎 ...Also because there's always a sweet table drop in these somewhere 🤙

[@deanaoxo]

We think as one!

[@LiaIsTheCutestKitten]

@@deanaoxo 😸

[@loaffette3860]

Wait a minute, I've seen you somewhere before...

[@LiaIsTheCutestKitten]

@@loaffette3860 👀 Hiya~ :3

[@barrymonteiro8893]

Did my first tire change last evening to the Enduro. Removing the stock treaded tire off the hub was the hardest part for me. I used a metal tire spoon and it was still a bit of a challenge. This video with the step by step tutorial was priceless for me. Thanks for the swag that came with the new tire!

[@TheFloatLife]

Stoked we were able to help!

[@RadThings]

Just got the Enduro tire and followed these instructions. Dude this wheel is a game change for the GT. I previously had the treaded tire and even at 12psi I felt every bump and I would get the speed wobbles at higher speeds. With the Enduro tire all that went away. I now love my GT. Future Motion should make this an option when buying a GT. I would pay even more to have that as an option on one wheel during checkout. Thanks so much. Very well done with this wheel 👍

[@senseishreds]

That’s was the Steeziest looking tire change I have ever seen. Pure confidence inspiring. Thanks for another great tutorial Jeff.

[@NormCobbJrTourLife]

Fantastic video. After seeing all the complaints about how tough it is to do I was not looking forward to doing this. Your video was incredibly informative and made sense every step of the way. Which shows it's a cake walk if you're aware of the nuances involved. Bravo, well done!

[@TheFloatLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@conorsmith7589]

Just completed my first ever onewheel tire change and all I can say is wow and wow…. following this video was super easy. About 45 min to change… the second wow was the extreme attitude adjustment of my GT. It was almost thanking me. Can’t wait to get it in trails tomorrow. Thanks for all you do. Your methodology and products are the very tip of the top notch. Thanks!!!

[@RichieValentine]

What a cool description of your experience with the new tire... I can't wait for mine... Just ordered it...

[@FloatyMcFly]

I do in fact remember you from the XR tire change video! Thank you for your service!

[@TheFloatLife]

Hi mom!

[@Magic_sk8board_media]

I still refer back to this every time I change a tire! I'm on tire install #6 and getting faster every time. Street Pro II on the GTV is like a dream! Smooth firmware and smooth tire is like floating on a cloud!

[@ThieveryAustin]

Awesome tire changing tutorial by Jeff! I got my TFL Enduro in the mail yesterday and had already decided to have a local OneWheel retailer swap it out for me. Then I did a little research and figured I would give it a shot myself. It took substantially longer than the 30 minute video with all my pausing and rewinding (mixed a cocktail or two in between as well), but it was flawless. Not a 2x4 in the house to break the bead so I improvised with my wife's yoga blocks and used an old skateboard just like the video...worked like a champ! I couldn't have done it without these step by step instructions (I did forgo riding off the workbench, which was actually our kitchen island). Thank you!

[@deadwynter]

OMG this video helped but it took me 2.5 hours. The lifesavers I could not stretch for the life of me and ended up boiling them (wish I saw that tip before). Spent probably 45 minutes trying to get those on. Then the other hard part I had was getting the hub and hub mounting plates back in place... Probably another 30 minutes with that. Everything else went peachy with the tips in the video! Just did a little ride around my driveway since it's dark here and it seems WAY better than stock treaded! Excited to try it tomorrow in the daylight! Thanks Jeff.

[@deanaoxo]

I find reviewing these videos useful even after dozens of tire changes, as I notice I've developed bad habits (and good) but Jeff's way is clearly the flow way. No struggle, just let the material work the way it's intended. Off to do another, GOAT this time(my apologies to TFL, not my board). It for sure has Life Savers™

[@jayingold81]

Just changed my GT slick to an Enduro with this awesome step by step guide. So handy having the techniques to apply the lifesavers and the tyre, you really made it easy!! Good old 2x4 got my beads broke in seconds!! Thanks heaps Jeff!! Bring on the trails! FOMF!

[@jw7067]

Spot ON! Followed along, step by step, used a large tension clamp as a bead breaker tool. Finesse is the key just as Jeff noted. Now I'm set for another thousand miles! Thanks Jeff!

[@captaincardano2382]

This tire is no joke. I still can’t believe a tire could make so much difference. When you find your right pressure it becomes soooo smooth and quiet and fun to ride. So happy I changed mine to the enduro. Took two of us to change the tire but we did it lol. Amazing tires ❤❤

[@TheFloatLife]

No doubt! Stoked you're stoked 🤘

[@duodream]

Thanks for the videos Jeff and TFL! Finally blew out my stock slick and got it swapped with an Enduro. Night and Day ride difference! Fast tire! Keep up the good work, all!

[@davidbardsley9350]

Worked as promised, new enduro on my GT. Now time to ride! Thanks for the tire, rim savers, stay afloat and swag!

[@Road-e]

Thanks Jeff.....Did my first GT-S tire change today, and your video made it relatively pain-free!! Thank you!

[@VanzeppelinAerial]

Wish this video had been posted a few days sooner! Changed to the Enduro on my GT last Sunday, and ended up muddling through it while taking much more apart than was apparently needed. On the plus side, the Enduro completely changes the ride (no hyperbole here.) It should be the first purchase of any new GT owner, and FM should feel bad for ever putting that Flintstone rock of a stock tire on the GT to begin with. All the weird bounciness and resistance to carving melts away once the Enduro is installed, and I find myself wanting to actually ride the GT far more often than I did on stock.

[@JoseVijarro-st3gm]

Thanks Jeff and the float life team got my Enduro tire and Lifesavers installed successfully Thanks to this very easy to follow video. The Enduro tire, without a doubt, will Shorten the learning curve one wheeling. What a drastic stability improvement Over Stock treaded tire Thanks again, Jose.

[@jonathaniannielli7642]

I struggled on every single part after taking the bumpers off lolol even the motor cable was a pain to get off! And those life savers…. Idk how the hell Jeff slaps those things on without even warming them first…. I had boiled mine for a good 7-10 minutes and they still were a pain!!!! BUT, so well worth it! The new tire is an absolute game changer and the life savers and everything looks super dope! Thanks for the tutorial!!!!!

[@TheFloatLife]

Nice! Which tire did you go with?

[@matthieukaczmarek]

Tire changed, thank you so much for the instructions! It all went smoothly, no French word used

[@simonsterc.3693]

MERDE!!! i wish i had seen this before i changed my tire. i had 3 bike tire levers going and dislocated a finger trying to work them around! so many great tips. the stock treaded is even stiffer, so i had to use a trigger clamp to compress the tread. i used the trigger clamp to break the bead too, so super handy and less sketchy if you have those around.

[@BMWEnjoyer]

Ok I did it today 5 weeks after breaking my clavicle. Took me about 2 hours taking my time. Followed all of the steps perfectly, and still had a decently hard time getting the stock tire out of the hub, and getting the new tire fully on the hub. I recommend waiting at least 8 weeks post clavicle break before attempting this. Feeling pretty sore right now, it was more physically demanding than I thought it would be.

[@ianclark1821]

Thanks! Did my first tire change to your SP2 with the help of this video.

[@badmotorfinger9195]

How're you liking to sp2? I just got another performance slick which I love, but kinda wish I gave the sp2 a try

[@iankcla]

​@@badmotorfinger9195 I had the OG slick and it was lumpy to say the least. SP2 has been great compared to the old tire. It rolls smooth on flat pavement, wobble went away and grips well for carving.

[@jakehunter]

Best tutorial I found for taking the tire off the rim -- I was struggling on that for a long time and then after watching this, poof, got it done - thx Jeff!

[@EvanFB]

Easy safe bead break method I use: clamps. Put two close together and evenly clamp the whole tire width, and then add more or space out the ones you have until it breaks enough for you to finish it by hand

[@joerana5606]

Great job. I have been telling others for months that the GT tire change is simple and you don't need to take off one rail. Glad you put this together.

[@11perception]

It’s the way you said about subscribing, that got me to. Also the fact that you’re doing this incredible full instructional. Genuinely impressed

[@RichHyPro]

This video was a Lifesaver. Super glad you guys make quality content and products for this community. Except for the lifesavers which I need a lot more practice on every step was pretty much exactly as easy as Jeff says. I got my GT a couple of months ago and have been having so much fun learning how to upgrade and take it apart and put it back together again. The toolkit is a steal with every bit you'll need for a GT (ip 25, t20, h3, and ip 45)

[@TheBoardGarage]

Ooooh, are those the blue Scott shop towels? Nice. 😎

[@TheFloatLife]

Only the best

[@baileyanderson2166]

Idk if it was this video or I got lucky but every time Jeff prepped me that it was gonna be hard it went smooth as heck! Great video

[@MPLines]

Best tire change vid, thanks Jeff. Just did my first 2 tire changes on mine and my wife’s GTs. No problemo, I was surprised I was able to break the beads with my hands 😀

[@RichieValentine]

What a helpful guide Jeff, I think your paced, methodical approach has helped me gain the confidence to do the work myself!

[@eycHC22]

Still works perfectly, 1st ever tire change (GT enduro + lifesavers). Thanks Jeff!

[@oldretireddude]

Wish I'd seen this before installing the Floatsavers :) . The reduced GT frame disassembly and the Floatsaver rim overshoot tip are really appreciated.

[@dripg0dyumi_exe836]

That took so fucking long, I rewatched the wheel attachment like 4 times, thanks for the vid

[@methington88]

Awesome video, Jeff! I bought your Enduro because I knew I could switch it out following your step by step instructions. Thanks, brother. Float on!!!

[@dee2ski]

Thanks for taking the time, still not doing it myself!

[@Smittyk2k10]

I don't own a onewheel (yet) but your video is definitely enjoyable to watch.

[@PavloOpanasenko]

Thanks for the awesome tutorial! It wasn't as effortless as in the video but mission accomplished and I'm cruising my new Enduro now!

[@TheFloatLife]

Glad it helped!

[@juliosapere8010]

Thanks Jeff just got my enduro tire on with ease your technique is yoda like! Sir!

[@Mitchwilmarth]

FM torque specs for GT and S-Series Hub = 35nm (putting this here so I don't have to look it up next time I watch to change a tire)

[@designsense1984]

Perfect video! Used this yesterday to install rim savers and the new Enduro you guys shipped me. The tire is great, now I'm ready for those GT BANGS.

[@RainyCobra]

What were the chances that I started looking in-depth into this an hour ago, thank you guys!

[@TheFloatLife]

Perfect timing!

[@RainyCobra]

@@TheFloatLife yup! I realized "hmm, my enduro is coming in soon, I should probably see what I need", and then you guys came to the rescue. Cheers, and keep up the great work!

[@jsnowbrien]

You made getting that tire on the rim look way too easy. Went back and watched the XR tire change video and saw that you used lube and I was able to get it on without breaking a sweat. Stoked on these enduros! Got one on the XR and GT!

[@twrainwreck]

Can’t wait to try the enduro. I’m 160 and ride around 10 psi, which worries me a bit when it comes to bending a rim. Have the enduro on preorder, and hope the BANGS are out by the time it ships, so i can add those and the lifesavers. I already love the GT, but can’t wait for the upgrades

[@-JohnSmith-]

Easiest type of tire change I've ever done, definitely need man strength to push an oem slick tire on the rim🤙🏽

[@TheFloatLife]

Agreed!!

[@davidlockwood575]

great video, love the tips to finesse! -Dave on the GT

[@FloatFree]

I live in Canada so being able to change my own tire could save me hundreds of dollars. TFL knows what’s up.

[@ryanrm8547]

And BTW - that tire looks like a big fat delicious piece of candy!! I cant wait for mine to arrive!

[@KaizenOz]

Great video Jeff, GT’s have just landed down under, looking forward to getting an Enduro, will be my 4th tyre change and getting the first part of the tyre off is always the hardest for me, pretty much do it the same as you’ve shown now after a lot of French 👍 Quick hand grips work well for breaking the bead

[@SoulDagger]

Thanks, Jeff! This was very helpful for my first GT S-Series tire change. 🤘

[@jt_mtb1]

You the man Jeff this will help when i get my GT

[@mikeyh.1488]

THANK YOU! Was able to change my tire with this… though my knuckles are a little bloody from punching the ground a few times.

[@dirtcrawler1]

Shout out to TFL for including the TP45 tool needed to do this job. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that included in my order. Very nice! A few things: 1. Putting that tire on was a biotch, but doable. Does take some hand strength on some steps. 2. The axle blocks were the worst part. I cussed more on that step than getting the tire off. 3. This tire is LEGIT bad ass! Been riding the stock GT slick tire offroad for weeks and it has no shock absorption. The Enduro tire feels like I put a suspension on my GT. 4. Buy the Enduro tire.

[@mattbaillargeon]

The axel block part is insane and difficult . I’m stuck on it and can’t finish my tire change because I can’t line them up correctly

[@seadoo2224]

Thanks for the video, just ordered the rear float plate, new GT tire, life savers, extra strength sealant. Put almost 2000 miles on my GT with the original treaded tire, and recalled/replaced front footpad, and love hump rear pad. Virgin tire replacement attempt, wish me luck.

[@NaturescapesByRocco]

How do you like that hump rear footpad?

[@seadoo2224]

@@NaturescapesByRocco it’s alright I swap them around a lot

[@Crashlewis1]

Anyone else struggle to get the axel blocks in place? Jeff makes it look so easy and for me it’s the most awkward balancing act. Least favorite part of taking this board apart

[@znzn100]

Really needed this finesse today , thank you so much

[@TheFloatLife]

Happy to help!

[@beastcoastrepairs]

Never tried without disassembling the frame, thanks for the tip 🤙🏼

[@idkimnotsure1960]

I'm not too sure why I'm watching this, i don't even own a GT. I'm debating on getting one but i love my XR too much. Great video tho!

[@joerana5606]

The beads on the 6.5" hub are pretty easy to just break by hand.

[@devin9090]

The fact that you made the life savers look so easy 😭

[@TheFloatLife]

Gotta use your STRONG hand!

[@BBQFLY81]

Great Video! Helped a ton putting on my Enduro! 🤙🏻 Thank You!

[@nicholasdorazio10]

Just got my Enduro tire in! So glad you have a video up on this I will def be waiting for the bead breaker lol, Especially the recent one about switching the rails out. Waiting for the steep and deeps to come back in stock! This is mad random but I saw a CHUD sticker on the skateboard, Is that related to that 80s movie with a killer soundtrack??

[@tankgirl99]

So glad you said what the odd tool I'd need for this board to take the hub bolts off 🤣 I will now be prepared when my tire arrives instead of throwing a hissy fit that I'd have to wait a few days until I buy the bit

[@rafaelinmissouri6235]

cool to do it without taking the rails out. I got my Enduro on the night before. And OMGIGIES I freaking love guys!!! Thank You!!! Muito Obrigado!!!

[@masonnoodles]

Putting on my tire tonight! Sorry guys but I went with the FM performance treaded instead but thank you for the instructions. Also, any word when the low rider rails will be in stock again? I’m getting those next

[@danieledwardmillers]

always watch your videos for moral support. Job done and now I’m tired xD

[@Thorinox]

I don't have to worry about those valve stem removers, I have dozens upon dozens of them from all the years I rode BMX in the late 90s and 2000s. I even have one that I made with a little handle from an old valve stem and electrical tape. I even have a valve stem remover that is 3 times bigger then the regular ones, and I have no idea where I got it from either.

[@Bearkat73]

I used a Harbor Freight bar clamp to break the bead on my stock GT tire. The Enduro tire requires no tools whatsoever to break the bead, just need to apply pressure to the sidewall allowing the tread to fold in and the bead peels away from the hub.

[@PapaPump]

Don't have to take off the foot pads?? or the rails?? this is a homerun! thanks jeff! you got your like

[@Bob-e7h8l]

Can someone pin point the marked time where Jeff puts the tire sealant back in the tire? I watched the enduro be put on the clean rim, and then he popped the beads but never saw the sealant go in. When do I assume the sealant should be added? Before popping the beads?

[@TheFloatLife]

you can put it in whenever. I usually do it after the tire change is all done.

[@GringoMoco]

This man is a good man. The end.

[@HappyFunnyGaming]

Jeff. Do you also change tires as a service in your shop? Just wanna know. I want to come down there anyways in September to say hi!

[@bencrystalofficial]

Hey! I just got my Enduro and I'm so hyped to try it out :) I accidentally put both life savers on before slipping the hub through, and now I can't seem to get the motor through or take the life savers off-- any tips? Edit: Ended up using the tire to slide the life saver up just enough to slide it off with my hands! Definitely popped a sweat but it's all good now haha, and this thing RIPS!!! ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@Road-e]

Love your Tutorials Jeff…..! I just purchased a GT-S. Could I use this tutorial for switching out the tire on it, or is the process slightly different?

[@TheFloatLife]

Same same

[@juliosapere8010]

The mr Rogers of ONEWHEELS! You should did the whole zip up sweater put your shoes on approach hahaha

[@kwancolon]

Jeff is the best!

[@TheFloatLife]

😳

[@manuelr3226]

In Cuba we use the back of thick spoons to get the tire out ! Like the handle part ! 😂

[@Electricspeedking]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!

[@mattwelch2470]

I'm about to toss an enduro on my px. What amount of leak goop do I use? Thanks TFL for this super helpful video and everything you do for the sport. Bless

[@TheFloatLife]

1/2 to a full bottle

[@flashgordon3715]

The bit size for GT axle bolts, TP-47 or IP-47. It took me a long time to find one

[@jeramiah1340]

good shit, but two questions. 1 is how much tire sealant are you supposed to put into the tire. 2 is what do lifesavers do, what is there purpose?

[@TheFloatLife]

Half a bottle to a full bottle. They protect the rim as we tend to shatter them.

[@SeanPaulNotTheSinger]

Five tire changes later, I'm still using this as a reference.

[@ThEFurYAsidE]

My beads popped around 60 psi. Every tire is probably different in that regard, but what has been the typical psi for bead setting? Also, could a bead setting at a higher psi be indicative of a bad Enduro? My Enduro is rubbing at 17 psi and I have a replacement on the way.

[@thejunkmanlives]

in 30 mins jeff its jumping off the table, for me? thats gonna take an afternoon. protip: dont bother grappling with the tire.. just follow as close as possible to what this man is doing(i wasted a lot of time trying other things). the only exception for me was some soapy water to pop the bead. but its on, finally. today its raining but tomorrows forecast is riding. thanks guys.

[@fixmypev]

9:25 - TP45, baby! 🤙🏼⚡️🛠

[@richhulme5366]

So awesome, Jeff ... thank you!

[@jeremyshearer]

Just ordered a tp45 for My future tire change on my gt lol

[@kyudoka]

TP45 gotcha thanks

[@stevenjones7133]

The video is great I just can’t get the tire back on lol. I have the off-road tire from one wheel and I burned through it and I just bought another one before I realized I might try an aftermarket tire. The off-road tire by one wheel is a pain in the butt to get on. I can’t slip it on over the rim 😂 you made it look so easy in the video 😅. I’ve spend two hours trying and now it’s time to go cry and eat my lunch 😂

[@TheFloatLife]

Yeah, that tire is a nightmare. Would not recommend

[@benjaminsadoux4404]

Please make one for PintX!❤😊

[@dwinossss]

The idea is great! Will it ever be available for Pint X? And where can we find it now or later? Thanks :)

[@TheFloatLife]

Right here: thefloatlife.com/collections/tires-bearings/products/tfl-enduro-tire-pint-pint-x-compatible

[@dstir009]

jeff youre the man

[@JOSHHURD-y3q]

Thank you for this video. Perfect

[@hogn1]

Hilarious start up to this video 😂