How To Get Tight Tire On Bike Wheel Rim With Tire Bead Jack

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

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[@erniefoster2]

Important note. When fitting the tyre to the rim, the last bit of bead should be at the valve. In this video, the valve is almost opposite the last bit of bead being fitted. The valve prevents the bead from going into the deepest part of the rim called the well. That was 60 years ago. It's so much easier finishing at the valve.

[@austingode]

I’m working as a rental bike mechanic…. My boss has 3000 bikes ffs ! And in two days I changed 10 punctures . We put new tubes in and a tyre liner that is phenomenally strong ( a pin 📌 won’t through it ) then in the winter we have a glue party 🎉….. the point is that at 61 after a life time of using my hands as pliers I’m done ✅ with it . After my 10 tyre in 2 days , and some were new , my hands mutinied. This winter ❄️ alone I think I did more than. 50 …. So we have ordered tyre pliers , but the kind that has a tube profile on each side of the jaws . This tool looks cool 😎 tho …. As always thanks 🙏 RJ …. I spread the word about you here in Copenhagen

[@wheelgood]

Use this tool in the shop where I work. I haven't scratched any wheels yet and don't think I will. Works great for road tires and narrow mountain tires but is a little tricky to use on wider mountain tires. In future designs it would be nice if it were wider to accommodate the added rubber. Still, this tools has saved me a few times. For those that say they don't need any tools I say good for you. Whatever. I've mounted probably thousands of tires and have run into some where something like this is essential.

[@jonathanrogers9961]

i just ordered one of these, i had MAJOR trouble installing my Panaracer Gravel King 700x32c tires. I got a flat and took it to the shop to have them put it back on. They struggled for a min, grabbed the tire jack, and had it on in 2min flat. for me this is a MUST HAVE.

[@mikerae4175]

Changing a tyre in a warm dry workshop is usually not too difficult but in my past 30 years on the road I've never had a puncture in a warm dry workshop ! Most of mine occur at night , in the pissing rain, in the most inhospitable place you could think off. I've had this tool for a couple of years now and to me it's a real game changer as i usually only carry one spare tube and the number of times I've nipped that with tyre levers is unbelievable. Despite some of the negative comments the one I have isn't too big and it fits easily into my saddle bag.

[@Jumiry1]

From struggling to fit my very tight Gator tires onto rims to two minutes to do the whole job thanks to this tool. Not only did the tool work as promised, I also avoided damaging the tube as I have done before using tire levers. This is a great product. Follow this video’s advice and work the tool slowly across the last part and it will slide on perfectly. Great product and great video.

[@TheFloridaBikeVlogger]

thanks, your comment motivated me to buy one. my thumbs all messed up and I just bought gators for florida roads.

[@leonmfrancis]

I got one of these yesterday and it is a revelation, I run Continetal Gatorskins on Mavic Allroad rims and I'm sick of skinning my knucles / nipping tubes etc. I've even managed to snap 2 Parktool tyre levers trying to get these tyres on....however, with this it is as easy as pie. I'm carrying this with me from now on. It IS alot bigger than a couple of tyre levers but the time saved when you are commuting and stuck in the rain trying to wrestle a tyre on makes it SOOOO worthwhile. 10/10 would recommend

[@mikedavis8511]

THAT'S GREAT!!!! The guys @ my FLBS,...scratched my rims all up, and went through several innertubes putting new tires on my fixie,......then,....charged me 4 it! At home, I started to do it myself! 700x25c, with no scratches and no pinched tubes, using the back handle end of a spoon! That looks like a good investment!😀

[@conorclarke3113]

I bought this myself a few weeks back and used it for the first today to put on a set of Continental Gatorskins (notoriously difficult to put on.) Have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised by how successful this tool worked. Have to admit I'm sold on this

[@jeffreyglenn2739]

Having just pinched through several tubes trying to get a new wire bead tire on my rim, this is definitely a must have for me now. Thanks for the video demonstrating how they work! Can't wait for mine to arrive now!

[@frederickkeegan3270]

Works great, on tubeless rims. Most new road rims are tubeless ready. Have not pinched a tube yet. I carry one on group rides. Used it last weekend.

[@tomreingold4024]

That's an interesting video. You endorse the idea of using a lever to install a tire. I guess you are lucky with that or you have an exceptional technique. I've installed thousands of tires, so I can't say I always avoid using a lever, because some tires are just impossible to install without a tool. My trouble is that when I use a lever, I pinch and puncture the tube 50% of the time. Not a good risk. I find the Tire Jack reduces that to about 0%. You say it's not a must-have tool. I had tires that was so reliably difficult that I carried the Tire Jack whenever I rode that bike, so I considered it a must-have at the time.

[@yurifranken]

i just pinched 2 tyres at the side of the road, so i'll get this for sure

[@geoffpoole483]

It's possible to get by without this tool hence RJ saying it isn't a must-have tool. It's definitely a labour-saving device though.

[@brtdud7]

Personal success story anecdote about this tool and Gatorskin tires: I got flats three times with an older pair of Gatorskins. Two were my own stupidity (pinch flat from using a hand pump and underinflating it, another from pulling off the presta tip with said hand pump) and each time I had to take to a bike shop to remount because I couldn't get that Kevlar bead over the rim, apparently Gatorskins are known to be tough. I just got new Gatorskins a month ago and ran over this big piece of metal and went flat again. I decided to give this a try, not expecting much especially with a brand new tire. Literally 5 minutes and I seated the tire on easily with no pain or stress. I can't recommend this tool enough. It's only $11-12 and unfortunately it's a bit too big to fit in a saddle bag but it is invaluable.

[@magaman6353]

"Tough?" 'Tough' isn't the word: I hope I never get a flat with my Armadillos. Took me an hour-and-a-half with 3 tire levers - and I still ruined 2 brand new tubes and almost broke the levers. Never had an experience like that in my life changing bike tires!

[@josephschembri4811]

For someone who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, like me, these are a game changer

[@duncanmeech4731]

I had some older Bontrager rims and Continental tires there were near impossible to mount ... I broke two levers and two tubes trying. This tool made it possible.

[@michaelkirwan177]

Having encountered a few "difficult" racing profile tires in the past prompted me to order myself one of these. Still slightly skeptical I approached the initial time I used it with a desire to give it a fair chance. To my amazement the engineered-in physics this tool embodies the tire went on quite smoothly without any undue leveraging of the tire which wasn't always true in the past. You may not require it often, but when you do RJ is on the money as to it's being of good design and with proper care shouldn't scratch your wheels. The material is what I believe used to be described as Tuff Stuff used to make virtually indestructible toys. Great video and it should be used by their company as a guide on how to best use their product.

[@Revit7]

Never had a problem mounting tires except for Schwalbe tubeless tires which are very tight to mount. I got them on with judicious use of levers and help from a friend's second set of hands. I've seen several videos showing them go on no prob, but not for me.This tool is perfect for that. Thanks RJTBG!

[@jeffbrunton3291]

It's a great tool. I have some tyre / race wheel combinations that are impossible even with massive metal levers. So this tool makes it easy and avoids pinching the tube Just make sure that if you need it to get the tyre on that you can get that tyre off in the middle of no where...

[@nowisthetime12]

very cool tool, I've pinched a lot of tubes. Will look into this. Kudos to some guy or gal sitting around who came up with this, and you too for bringing to YT.

[@superstrada6847]

Totally cool tool. If anyone has a new tire on a new rim, this tool could save you a nightmare of a time.

[@love2cycle2]

I use this and it works a treat with tight wire bead tires. Especially new ones.

[@SalmiakAlert]

I'm going to get one because of Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres. They are so tight and stiff walled to get back on.

[@ifodaniell]

I have one, but forgot how to operate it, since I haven't used it yet. Thanks for the video to show me how it's used!

[@everydaydogs]

I *love* working on bikes but have small and not very strong hands (previous injury of one and a bit of arthritis in both). I've encountered one or two bike tires and one wheelchair tire that had me hurting after a while. I can imagine this would have cut down on my work time as well as pain endured. So, $13 is a small price to pay and I'm happy to do it. Thanks for the lead!

[@Peter-pz5su]

Great video - the Koolstop is great for those of us trying to install tubeless road tires on wide wheels - and/or with weak fingers. As you said, not not an essential tool to own, but I agree it is a great and relatively inexpensive tool to have available as it makes fitting even a tight new tire so very simple!

[@roblee6296]

Nice job. Quick & effective presentation. I just got my Koolstop.

[@joesch1733]

Great tool *but* what is there to help with getting tight tires off wheels aside from the standard tire levers ??

[@DavideoU]

Thanks for the demo! Much easier to see how it works rather than reading about it.

[@MrCyclist]

A great tool for all bike shops and those with hand issues such as arthritis. It will pay for itself with one visit to the bike shop.

[@martinberry3275]

I've had one of these tools for a couple of years and they are brilliant. I use large Marathon plus tyres on my touring bike and this tool stops me wrecking my thumps getting the last bit of bead on. Only down side is it won't fit really big tyres

[@MrCyclist]

Definitely a must have tool. Not all tyres slip on easily and it saves your thumbs and pinched punctures.

[@hmartinspliff]

Check out VAR tyre levers. They work the same way but they're smaller so you can fit them in your saddle bag.

[@SuperCC112]

Exactly what i was searching for. Thanks!

[@JohnSmith-qz7jx]

Nifty tool. I have a bike with a rim/tire combination that I have to use some dish soap as lubricant to help get the tire on by hand. This tool looks like it will be helpful on the workbench. However, this tool is a bit too bulky to carry for roadside flats, so I will still have to carry a little vial of dish soap in my saddle bag.

[@DCdc25]

Have mounted a few sets of Gatorskins with a standard lever this tool looks good I'd give it a try but agree that it doesn't fit the must have category. Good video as always.

[@TypeVertigo]

I've got one of these built by a Taiwanese company called Bike Hand. The design is slightly different, as it's more of a scissors mechanism, but with the same slotted and hooked ends on each of the arms. It's very useful for mounting tight tires such as Continental road bike tires and 20" BMX/folding bike tires. I bought mine while vacationing in Shinjuku in Tokyo. It's not available in my home country so it's a rather rare tool here.

[@mbastos1000]

Fantastic! I will need this tool to install a continental Classic tire which is totally a pain!

[@edrcozonoking]

In 40 years of cycling I never had a set I could not mount with bare hands or tire levers. But nowI 've got a combination of Michelin Competitions tires with Easton EC90 rims that are a bear to install without pinching the tube. i've gone as far as using WD40 to lubricate the bead. I'm debating buying this, unfortunatly it's a bit large and nosaddle bag friendly.t

[@bikedawg]

Use these levers--they are absolutely the best--very thin, yet unbreakable: www.amazon.com/Schwalbe-1847-Bicycle-Tire-Levers/dp/B000UAQL6C

[@greatvedas]

I have a tight tire and my wheel always has this bouncing feel, as one end of tire does not fit in the groove. So my question is, can this tool, help to pull the tire into the rim groove properly? so that the wheel rolls smoothly. Any response much appreciated.

[@fouresterofthetrees287]

Will this work on 35-38 mm tires on a 700c tubeless ready rim? My EZ Clincher won't do it on anything more than a 28 mm.

[@AdyShort]

I had to invest in one of these for tubeless clinchers as the beads are very tight

[@gearhead2017]

cool tool,i have cheap tires levers from a patch kit i got at walmart years ago,i keep 2 of em in the tool bag under the seat "just in case" the newer components i have on the bike i got from amazon,love amazon!

[@nukedathlonman]

Pretty kool. I know my 80's road bike different makes/models/sizes of tires can vary from no effort easy-peasy to so tight that tire lever barely help's (current Conti's where easy-peasy, but the last set - also Conti's - was beyond ridiculous to get on as well as being just as big of a PIA to get off).

[@Ricobass0]

Check out the new (as ofJan 2022) "Tyre Glider" from the UK. It make getting that last bit of tyre on a breeze.

[@TheCraigy83]

i get continental gater skins on by hand and their a super tight fit on a roadie 23c x700

[@richardfabrizio8998]

I've had mine for a while. Works great

[@lornaz1975]

I purchased one after my encounter with a Schwalbe 700x28 Marathon Plus tire. It was INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT to get on. I can't over state that either. For real I can't!

[@davidwallace3595]

Same experience exactly. I love the Schwalbes except for the frustration and torture of mounting them. The tool is a little heavy to carry around, but I willingly pay the weight penalty to avoid the possibility of being on the road and not being able to remount the tire after fixing a flat.

[@kbacklund]

Great tool. Makes tight tires a snap.

[@AviationMetalSmith]

I bought the Kool Stop tire jack after buying a Schwalbe Marathon Plus, which I only installed after anchoring it with 7 zip ties

[@cityhunter2501]

had a pucnture while on the road,took me also an hour to put the 700x25 back on the wheel. this could have helped but not like i would bring this on a ride either. will make swapping tires at home much easier for sure

[@johnbaca8692]

I get really really annoyed when I pinch the tube with a tire lever, so I'm going to get one of these. Thanks for the tip!

[@RixterNow]

RJ I'm looking for a took to prevent round straight pull spokes from spinning when truing a wheel. Any suggestions? I tried pliers clamping onto spokes, with a rubber band in between to prevent spoke damage, but no joy. Thanks

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Lubricate where the spoke goes into the nipple.

[@RixterNow]

RJ The Bike Guy I'll try, but I have these dumb Easton wheels with the hidden nipples

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Then take off the tire and lube them from that side. Get a syringe with a long needle if needed. I pretty much always put a drop of oil on the spoke/nipple area before working on truing a wheel.

[@RixterNow]

RJ The Bike Guy I'll try that. Thanks RJ

[@raulsahagun2047]

I am not very handy. I bought Gatorhard shell,tires and it would have been impossible for me to mount them without this tool. It is great!

[@metubenoggin07]

Is this thing helpful for unsticking beads from rims? I mean, so stuck you can’t even squeeze a tire lever in?

[@meadows408]

On my wish list, already have the Dualco grease gun.

[@rosswrede3338]

I have been curious about this tool. Just ordered it. I figure if it prevents me from ruining one tube it will pay for itself plus eliminate the aggravation.

[@rickhatfield6645]

I have to agree with some other comments. Using a lever to get a tire on the rim is risky and I try do so only as a last resort. And my arthritis in my wrists is getting bad enough that I can't guarantee that I could get a difficult tire on using only my hands. This tool is essential if I am not to be stuck on the side of the road.

[@mwj5368]

What about getting the tire off? How do you use that tool for that? Thanks though for all the work creating this video!

[@charlesmiv3842]

just use levers

[@mwj5368]

@@charlesmiv3842 I've always used levers but studded winter tires are made of a harder ribber and much harder to get off. Mainly I just hope they devise a tool that will do both, take the tire off and put it back on again without having to struggle with the levers. I now carry the tire jack and didn't find out it's only for putting the tires on as I assumed it was designed for both.

[@manttudas90ts]

Can be used for work shop

[@undertwotimes]

Yeah I love this tool, some tires/rims are really a pita and this tool makes it easy.

[@nigelford6777]

Has no-one ever taught you to finish at the valve so the rest of the tyre can be seated deep into the well as much as possible!!? Great videos though and yes I've had some tight tyres even finishing at the valve. Might even buy this tool if I can find one in UK.. Similarly to first remove tyre start levering either side of valve to get maximum slack. Best regards..

[@justineaves1977]

Nonsense

[@richardtaylor4292]

Truely, it doesn't matter.

[@conorclarke3113]

SJS Cycles sell it which is where I bought man. Luckily they were able to deliver to Northern Ireland so mainland UK should be no problem

[@ubreakitirepairit3569]

It's people like you who always find a way to make things more technical than needed. Finishing at the valve? Lol. It's actually better to start at or just before the valve to prevent damage to the valve.

[@diver0795]

would this be any good for use on carbon rims?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

If regular tire levers work, this should.

[@IvansBikesBmws]

Not bad at all. It all comes down to How many tires you install. I wonder if something like that can be handmade.

[@michaelharris1486]

My favorite tire iron is the quick stick. I also have the pedros but the quick stick is my go to lever. It does look like another bike tool in coming to my tool box. Thanks a lot:-)

[@pedaleurdecharme1023]

Fantastic tool if you dont have enough strenght. BBB and Challenge make similar ones.

[@lucianonarno1408]

Koolstop makes some pretty awesome rim brake pads, the salmon colored ones work amazingly. Cool tool, I think I'll try to make one myself just for fun. I've definitely had some tough tires in the past. Great video RJ!

[@Bogoizbrania]

Very Nice tool, Thanks a lot.

[@mickeywong385]

You are like the Royal Jordanian of the road bikes

[@tobortine]

Good for tubeless tyres.

[@johnpossum556]

I have a suggestion for a video: One of my Wolber wheels broke the axle inside the rim's hub. I would like to rebuild it but need to get the axle out first. I'm going to try a easy-out when I get the time but would love to see your take on this if you can duplicate the problem.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

If the axle broke, it should come right out. The axle is the only thing holding the two ends in. I am assuming it's a common threaded axle with cones and lock nuts.

[@ZiggZagg11]

The person that invented this tool deserves to be rich... Of course, I ordered one immediately....

[@danzirulez]

It would definitely come handy when you get a flat mid ride. I hate the small tyre levers, and sometimes it takes me over 10 mins to swap a tube because of them....

[@davidwallace3595]

I would kill to have to waste only 10 minutes to swap a tube. I never know how long it's going to take with standard levers. This mounting tool makes remounting the tire the normal process it should be.

[@Crazybird920]

Actually have been wondering how to get the super tight ones on, thanks

[@eaqb4894]

Hello, can a 27 1/4 tire fit in a 28x1 5/8×1 1/8 rim size?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

That is basically a 700c rim, so no.

[@eaqb4894]

RJ The Bike Guy Thank you!

[@WillieMcX]

Just ordered two of them. One for me, one for the shop.

[@wallacepei4529]

Looks like a great tool, I'm going to order one.

[@nicholassmerk]

How do you deal with a tire with a bead that sits to low on the rim (as in the bead has too small of a circumference to seat easily)? I've had more than one tire that has been difficult to get straight on a 700c rim.

[@B0B0LlN00]

Nicholas Smerk Well... I think if you heat up the beads with a heat gun (when the tire is mounted on the rim) and then inflate it with a compressor or CO cartridge might do the trick. But I wouldn't do it unless its cheap rubber that no one cares about. The other thing is soap and water... and again inflate it with compressor. Good luck !

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Make sure you have the correct size tire on the rim. Try brushing soapy water onto the bead of the tire then inflate it.

[@nicholassmerk]

I'll try soap and water next time I have trouble.

[@that70sschwinn]

Nice gadget to add to my tool box, thanks for sharing

[@ocelot2234]

hi I love your videos

[@justineaves1977]

So yeah, didn't need it but I just bought it because it's awesome! Thanks

[@victoriarobersohn3592]

Please help me! i have a 20-year-old Hampton Beach Cruiser that i had restored a few years ago, but i wasn't able to get the original seat (which i loved). The seat i have now makes me slide forward, and now i hardly ever ride my bike because it's so miserable. i've tried every adjustment, but it's the seat itself that's too slippery. Any advice on how to make it less slippery or where to find an original replacement seat? Thank you.

[@genghisbunny]

Victoria Robersohn use sand paper, fine grade, and buff it perpendicular to the direction you're sliding. Should rough it up just enough to take the gloss off the sides where your thighs hold but not enough to look rough. Take a little at a time, and use very fine (wet/dry) sand paper. Focus on an area where it won't be visible if you overdo it.

[@luizcesard]

Do you know an easy way to fix a little dent on the rim wall, just where the tire sits? The dent is small, but sufficient to deform the tire's wall.

[@brianalmaraz5438]

Luiz César DS use a wrench pull out and pry it back into shape

[@luizcesard]

Thank you, guys! I'll try this approach.

[@norbertvogt3035]

I fought with my tire for quite some time. This tool could have been useful. But how do you get it off again?! My wedges don't work...

[@jake30966]

Would this work with MTB tyers and wheels ?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Unfortunately no. Road and hybrid tires. I discovered that at a later point.

[@jake30966]

@@RJTheBikeGuy thanks for quick reply , is there any you would recommend for thick mtb tyres ?

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

These are what I use: www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IZGFCE/ref=nosim/youtube25-20

[@unogazzy84]

Looks very useful. I'm gonna buy it.

[@Carlos-the-cyclist]

Very interesting tool.

[@tomvisser2006]

I have this tool and it does work. You still need to make sure the tube is UP inside the tire and not still between the bead and the rim or you can still pinch the tube It has happens to me.

[@allthingsTechrelated]

Good tool. I needed that when I'd put a 26 inch inner tube on a 700c rim. The tyre that used to go on easily, got very difficult. I didn't want to go and buy the right inner tube. Lol

[@gabingo]

Great tool! ty for showin us!

[@tedmagnusson]

Thanks for the tip on Kool Stop.

[@massspike]

What I really need this for are my fat bike tires when I mount them on my tubeless-optimized CF rims...unfortunately it won't fit over the 4" tires. So I guess I'll be back to standing on the tire...bummer.

[@bingham7957]

Koolstop used to be a pro cycling team sponsor. I remember hearing their name watching TdeF. Neat tool, but not very portable for carrying on the bike.

[@stuartdryer1352]

Ralph Bowe Fits in a pocket on my jersey.

[@tryingtobarefruitinoldage9878]

I'm allways poking holes in my new tubes. Then I have to call one of my sons to please come and help me please get my bike back on the road. This tool might help this clumsy mom stay on the bike path 👆😎😁

[@benedictylau]

Maybe I'll try mounting my Michelin pro4's on my 2012 Mavic rims. Two bike shops have spent over an hour but they couldn't get it on even with tire levers.

[@amanwithaheart]

It's a must have tool to avoid a nightmare at dusk on a mountain road with no Uber available and your stranded. get this tool if you have tight Continentals on a road bike like I have.

[@BadPete81]

That is clever tool.

[@pocopal]

I like it..seems to make the job easier and quicker..win,win.

[@tenseken]

Nice tool I was actually doing new tires on my road Tim and broke it will try it

[@benlorenz2010]

nice tool! thanks

[@EdissonOrtega]

RJ, I have a question for you. It is not related to the video, but it is related to a bicycle I own. I was moving around my bicycle, when I felt the rear tire fall down, which is weird to say the least. When I was looking at it, I noticed that it was missing the quick release bar that goes through rear bike was missing. I ask my mother, and she said she had removed it but lost it... Can I replace it with any quick relase? The model of the bike is a Giant Escape 2 - 2015.

[@vinceking7878]

Edisson Ortega It should be okay as long as it and go pretty tight. But you should use the correct type so the shaft is the correct diameter. Be careful with carbon parts. Wieght for someone who knows More.

[@RJTheBikeGuy]

Quick release skewers are pretty standard. Just get the right length for your wheel.