Onewheel XR Tire Change Tutorial

[@PivotBanq]

Just wanted to leave my appreciation. Struggled getting the tire off for a bit but managed to pop it off thanks to your guidence about the groove. Also managed to seat both beads with just a bike pump. I got lucky and only needed 40 PSI which was super nice. Thanks for the great guide!

[@LimeRed22]

PivotBanq Sweet! Thanks for the kind words, that groove makes it pretty easy to dismount and mount once you figure it out. You did get lucky at only 40 psi!🤙🏼👏

[@MegaStealthKill]

This video helped a ton. Only part I have trouble on is mounting the other tire. Not workin out too good.

[@bryansnell]

Thank you so much for this video. I followed it tonight and swapped my tire out fairly easily. I would have never even attempted it without this video.

[@LimeRed22]

Bryan Snell thats awesome!

[@brianhom5672]

TFL tire change video showed me where to put my hands but gave no explanation. So when it didn’t work I was stumped until I watched your video. Thank you

[@garygary4856]

Thanks for this tutorial. My Vega was all worn out after 1300 miles. I bought a Hoosier with tread. Your step by step instructions gave me the courage to attempt this. It was difficult to break the bead on the old tire. The main difficulty I had was the new tire would not seat on the valve side. It said not to exceed 40 psi when trying to seat the bead. In the end, I had to use oil and pump it to about 100 psi before it would seat. Scary, but I got it done. Thanks again 👍

[@LimeRed22]

Gary Gary Thank you! I just put the Hoosier 6.0 treaded on last night. After I set the bead on one side, I installed the schraeder valve and let it sit at 80psi for a couple of minutes before it set on the valve side.

[@seanc.5310]

If you use regular stay flow of compressed air it's harder to pop and seat on the tire bead. Professional tire machines use a quick pulsing flow of air to help it seat, similar to how an impact gun breaks free fasteners better. Helps achieve this with much lower PSI

[@impulsepro7]

I have watched 10 or so videos on how to do this. By far the best video. Everyone else makes it too complicated. Took me a little over 20 min. Thank you.

[@LimeRed22]

Nevada Fielding Thanks for the kind words! Glad you were able to change it yourself!🤙🏼

[@galacticom]

best OW tire replacement tutorial... it's all about "the groove!" ... I also like how you taped and tucked the wire harness neatly in the hub while breaking the bead to avoid damaging the wires. I really appreciate your guidance. I feel confident that voiding my warranty will be worth the joy of riding on a FF Housier Whisper.

[@LimeRed22]

James Thomas Thanks James! I haven’t rode the Whisper yet, I’ve only heard good things though! I am updating the video to show a few more tricks we have learned in past year.

[@galacticom]

@@LimeRed22 looking forward to seeing your update... my Whisper should be arriving in the mail soon... and, I will not proceed till I get your final last words. Amen

[@wandringSilverMonkey]

Thanks a ton - just swapped my tire out, this was such a great tutorial. Saved myself $100 of having a local motorcycle shop do it for me. Nice to no longer be afraid of changing the tires on these bad boys!

[@LimeRed22]

Your Welcome! So glad the video helped you!🤙🏼

[@seankelly5318]

I finally got round to changing the tyre. You did make it look easy! Breaking the bead was the killer, one side was easy but the other wouldn't budge. Eventually resorted to a hammer and bolster and it popped out. I got it all back together and,,,,,,,, it didn't work. Just a twitch as it tried to start. I eventually traced it to one of the smaller round cables. When I first tried to remove the plug I unscrewed the wrong end (nearest the wheel) and must have broken one of the wires off the terminal. I re-soldered the wire and all seems well. I'm off out for a test ride, fingers crossed! Thanks for your help.

[@LimeRed22]

Sean Kelly breaking the bead is the hardest part. Glad to hear you figured out your issue and got it working!🤙🏼

[@dustinsleichter600]

I'm stuck at the bead part- one side broke in, the other will not budge. Can you explain your hammer technique?

[@seankelly5318]

@@dustinsleichter600 I used a flat masonry chisel with a blunt end, and hammered the bead off the rim.

[@tonycarretti2872]

Awesome tutorial! I just received my 6" treaded Hoosier and was nervous about attempting this by myself but you made it look pretty painless! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@LimeRed22]

Tony Carretti Thank you! It can be tough at first, but it’s not impossible.

[@robertgates6985]

Hey Tony tell me how do you like the hoosier , i was thinking of getting the burris 6' tread i do mostly street riding but wanted to ride a tread tire , just like to hear from other's

[@jlk250]

Thanks for this great video. This one is IMO the best I've seen. A person could use just this video and get it done.

[@LimeRed22]

jlk250 Glad you enjoyed my video! Thanks for the kind words! 🤙🏼

[@jaralexe]

Thanks for the video. This was super helpful when I changed my tire and it is by far the best tire change video out there.

[@LimeRed22]

jaralexe Thank you! I appreciate the kind words!🤙🏼➖🌑➖

[@TheInfantry411]

As soon as my new tire comes from c&r this t8me im doing it myself thank you for this video!

[@RGMGFitness]

Nice tutorial! I haven't had to replace my tire yet but this video gave me a little more confidence when I'm due. Thanks for putting this together!

[@LimeRed22]

RGMG Thanks for the kind words!🤙🏼

[@thomasjent1431]

Awesome! You made changing the tire look so much easier with your techniques. Very thorough and helpful video! Thanks!

[@LimeRed22]

Thomas Jent thank you!

[@stokepusher5481]

The BEST/SAFEST way to Get a New Tyre On with Less Pressure After cowering under the work bench and taking my new tyre up to a presumably sketchy 65psi and still not getting the the other bead to pop on (using dish soapy water) I realised that the round electric cord from my extension cable was thinner than the inner rim. So with the extension cord (not plugged in obviously) I slotted it in and round the half side of the tyre that the bead was further up on, then bingo this kept the tyre's bead more level letting the stubborn side pop up far more easily (at only 30psi). With the soapy water there peeling the round electrical cabe back out was super easy and then the seal pop finish slid up (now evenly) and popped on at less than 30psi.

[@Back-N-Black]

Good trick. Were you using a compressor? Haven't done a OW tire yet but lots o tubeless bike tires. I have two compressors, my smaller one always has a harder time setting the bead. The big compressor applies air at a faster rate so think that helps a lot.

[@dustinsleichter600]

Ok, this might be the solution i need. I'm currently stuck trying to get the other sides bead to seal. I've had mine up to 100psi and the damn thing will not bead, but going to try this method next. TY

[@BillStrathearn]

Thanks dude! This was a super helpful tutorial. I'm getting ready to change my first wheel now and I I feel much more confident going into the project now

[@LimeRed22]

Thanks you! You can do it!

[@KAL7643-i7d]

Thank you for making easiest video. Should I need valve core remover? Because I don't have it at the moment.

[@dustinsleichter600]

On my 2nd tire change, thanks again for the video. Also waiting on my nosedive shirt :)

[@LimeRed22]

Thanks Dustin!🤙 I made a small batch of the shirts a few years ago. What size are you? I think I have 1 white shirt left. It’s yours if it fits you.

[@dustinsleichter600]

@@LimeRed22 I’m good, appreciate the gesture though. I did want to share that the last time I replaced my tire I never got it to bead on my own. I have a 130psi compressor, used every lubricant I could think of and never succeeded. I ended up going to a motorcycle shop, and it took them an hour to get it to finally bead. I’m about to try another tire now so wish me luck

[@nyceuc2660]

Great video, I just changed my tire while watching your video. Perfect directions.👍

[@LimeRed22]

Bronx Blades Hell yeah! Thanks for the kind words!🤙🏼

[@HolyFacts]

Sup Eric, finally going to try your tutorial out for the first 2020 wheel change of the season, thanks for making this look fun, easy to digest and pleasant. Way too many people try to make it seem like rocket science 🚀😂. Shout to Mcfly for linking me to your channel and ig, 🤙. Skate on, and float on

[@LimeRed22]

Kenneth Masters Awesome! I hope the video helps! Use soap and water solution instead of windex, both work, but slicker is better to help the bead seat. Also, if you have a Vega, the 2x4 method of breaking the bead is way easier than by hand. I’m updating the video soon and adding these tips.🤙🏼

[@sprocket374]

Great video, I used wood clamps to break the bead and it was easy.

[@LimeRed22]

Sprocket thank you! Wood clamps work great! I’ll be redoing the video soon to show more options.🤙🏼

[@bmceachin]

Thanks for the video... other videos are missing the tip about the groove in the rim.

[@LimeRed22]

BartM Thanks man! It makes it alot easier when you know how to work the groove!🤙🏼

[@petrainer]

Best video on this... still took me forever, but next time will be cake

[@LimeRed22]

Mike Gill Thanks Mike! Some tires are just a pain!🤙🏼

[@mygiguser]

Good video. My tire did not come off that easy, what is surprising to me since the rims should always have the same size? My Hoosier was also not as soft as yours (FK compound)

[@uzPhgm]

hey, thanx the simplicity in explanation, is what made your video a good reference point in change to my Hoosier tire..

[@LimeRed22]

not sure how I missed replying to your comment 2 years ago and just now noticing, smh. Thank you for your comment and hope your having a great day!

[@tahosrfr]

Great and concise vid. What’s the purpose of the slime? Is it necessary?

[@LimeRed22]

tahosrfr the slime will seal up any small punctures you get from riding. IMO, it’s necessary. I had a tire that slowly leaked slime for months before I wore it completely through the threads.

[@Quinnton622]

Awesome tutorial, still confused on what the "bead" is and of i should be looking for that burst or pop of pressure you got when you reinflated it. Also i only have a manual pump, would it be good enough?

[@LimeRed22]

Quinnton622 the bead is part of the tire that seals to the rim. If you’ll use some dish soap and water solution instead of windex, you should be able to use a hand pump. The bead will more than likely make a snapping sound when it fully seats.🤙🏼

[@robbonser3402]

I’m having a hard time with this. One section of one side won’t “pop”. How high can I safely pump the tire?

[@dmury12]

Would there be a way to flip the tire without taking it off the rim? I wear my heel side a lot fast than my toe side. Is there an easy way to swap the side hubs or something... Great video

[@LimeRed22]

Hi, You can’t flip the wheel. You have to dismount the tire to flip it over due to the cables coming out of the motor. 🤙

[@GazzasStuff]

Thanks for a consice tutorial. Best I've seen. Now keen to try my FF Hoosier.

[@drjalemar]

How you like your FF Hoosier tire?

[@anthonytran3584]

Eric any chance you have the dimensions for the 4 rail axle bolts and thread? mine came stripped on one from the factory not aligning the bolt properly and need it fixed. thanks

[@LimeRed22]

Hey Anthony, they are 5/16x 3/4.

[@chrismichael8187]

Thanks for making this! Just to be clear... No inner-tube, correct? (Tubeless?)

[@LimeRed22]

Chris Michael correct, these are tubeless tires. You can add some armordilloz or tire slime to help with small punctures.

[@andrewbelanger6316]

why spray with Windex at 6:03? is it just to help the tire slide on?

[@LimeRed22]

Andrew Belanger hi Andrew, yes, I am using it as a bead lubricant. A soapy water solution actually works better but I had windex handy and it works for me.

[@Raven4122]

one thing you did not mention, Hoosier is a race tire and they are made to be mounted a certain direction for the rubber to wear efficiently if they have an arrow on the the sidewall mount them in the tire rotation it indicates, if no arrow Mount then so the serial number on the tire is facing the left side of the board (picture it as a car, mount the serial numbers facing drivers side)

[@LimeRed22]

Raven4122 were not hitting high enough speeds for that to matter.

[@nicknphilsdad]

what does the slime do? and do you recommended?

[@LimeRed22]

The slime is a sealant in case you get a puncture. I recommend adding sealant. In my opinion, Armor-dilloz.com has the best sealant.

[@kacper_023]

Do you know or I can buy the motor itself because mine burnt up after I modded my onewheel

[@LimeRed22]

Join the facebook onewheel (only) parts and products group and ask there. Onewheel will not sell you the motor, you may have to buy a used one.

[@mikedomanski1487]

super helpful - thank you! "use-the-groove"

[@LimeRed22]

Mike Domanski 🤙🏼

[@jewishjitsu]

I'm sorry, but you've thrown off the Emperor's groove...

[@randomdude189]

Great video. Would’ve been nice to get a few closer looks at the plate covering positions but still good

[@Okiiashi]

Awesome Tutorial. Just curious I saw what looked like a tube of blue loctite. Did you use any on the bolts? I started to then stopped because I started to doubt which bolt went where.

[@LimeRed22]

Okiiashi the blue loctite is not necessary if you check your screws every now and then. It’s a precautionary measure.

[@seankelly5318]

I suspect you make it look much easier than it it is, top job though.

[@LimeRed22]

Sean Kelly each tire is different, some are easier than others, thank you!

[@seanc.5310]

I'm curious as to why would bother with that tire slime? I have always avoided that type of stuff as it never seems necessary and just makes a mess. I've always just used a thin coating of bead grease on the outer sealing edges to prevent the tire from being difficult to remove in the future.

[@LimeRed22]

Sean C. The slime seals all the small punctures you’ll end up getting after many miles of riding. My last tire has over 40 little holes that would leak slime daily. The slime allowed me to get several hundred more miles out of the tire.

[@seanc.5310]

@@LimeRed22 Good to know. I typically don't run tires down to the belts but I see a lot of one wheels like that so maybe I'll use it on my tire swap. 👍

[@Sean-bg2fu]

The Onewheel XR comes with slime already in it. It's factory slimed.

[@seijyennite]

Great video! Will have to give this a try one day! How many miles did you get out of your tire?

[@LimeRed22]

seijyennite Thank you! I replaced a Hoosier 6” slick, I got about 1300 miles out of it with lots of hard carving. My Vega on my first board has over 2,000 miles and still has lots of life left.

[@clintmckoy]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@LimeRed22]

Clint McKoy Thank you!

[@KevoF06]

I need to change my tire soon I’m looking into the more rounded shape like this. How’s the tire going for you? Does the tired ever rub against the board?

[@LimeRed22]

KevoF06 I really like the Hoosier 6.0 slick in d30 compound. It’s stable enough and carves way better than the stock Vega. I ride 70/30 street/offroad. It has never rubbed.

[@ryanthemadone]

Hey awesome video, I just received a Hoosier 6" treaded and want to do this myself. I was wondering what the purpose of the goo inside the tire is? Also, how do I remove that valve core?

[@LimeRed22]

Ryan Worsley Hey Ryan, you’ll need a valve core removal tool. The tire slime is a preventative item in the event you puncture the tire while riding.

[@ryanthemadone]

@@LimeRed22 thanks Eric! I just ordered that tool, do I really want that slime in your opinion?

[@LimeRed22]

Ryan Worsley you want the slime! I had a ton of small holes in my last tire and the slime seals them up. 4-6 oz is sufficient.

[@ryanthemadone]

@@LimeRed22 Thanks for the tips dude!

[@sonicx9864]

What is the purpose of the green slime found on the motor? I would like to know :)

[@LimeRed22]

SonicX98 its slime that seals punctures from the inside.

[@sonicx9864]

@@LimeRed22 Thanks, I appreciate the reply!

[@Quinnton622]

Two things im assuming but would love clarification: I assume u could also just fill the tire with slime AFTER you have reassembled the whole board back together? You would just have to take the valve core out again? I also assume this process would be about the same for a Onewheel+? Looks the same but mine isn't an XR

[@LimeRed22]

Quinnton622 you can add slime whenever you want. Taking the valve core out keeps it from clogging up. The plus is pretty much the same process, a couple of screws are in a different location.

[@Quinnton622]

@@LimeRed22 everything else went off without much of a problem but this damn hoosier tire, the same one in the video just will not set the bead on the valve side. It randonmly did for the other side but ive pumped this thing to the point where i worry it's gonna burst and a part of the tire just wont set

[@LimeRed22]

Quinnton622 use dish soap and water solution, its slicker than windex. I’ve had to go to 80 psi before

[@Quinnton622]

@@LimeRed22 lol ive been using that solution and no dice....cant really tell what my psi is at tho because i have no gauge. Do you think itll burst on me with a simple bike pump?

[@LimeRed22]

Quinnton622 unseat that side again and manually push the bead over the valve by hand, then pump it up til it sets. A bike pump will be hard to pump at 80psi

[@NicholasWheeltalk]

Sweet this helped me tremendously

[@LimeRed22]

Nicholas KZbin #Wheeltalk stoked to hear it helped!🤙🏼

[@pierresalanon4877]

Very great tuto thank you a lot

[@davidbergeron1970]

Cant get the tire off. Can you make a video or share a link with more description to use that groove?

[@LimeRed22]

David Bergeron not sure how much more detail I can go into. You push one part of the bead into the groove, this creates a space between the rim and the bead for you to pull the tire off the rim. Is there another rider near you that has changed a tire to help?

[@davidbergeron1970]

After a hour i finally figured it out lol. Ill definitely be doing push ups to strengthen up for the next change lol

[@LimeRed22]

David Bergeron Nice! Glad you got it! 🤙🏼

[@tylerstolly3575]

Why did you remove the footpad? You don’t need to do that to get the wheel out right?

[@LimeRed22]

Tyler Stolly you have to get to the bumper screws that are under the footpad on the XR. I remove the plug and place the footbed off to the side so I don’t have to worry about damaging the footpad wires while its just hanging there.

[@genoodor]

Great video thanks!

[@LimeRed22]

Geno S O Thanks man!🤙🏼

[@apereamo]

Does the newer tire hold more weight capacity than the older one?

[@LimeRed22]

apereamo the tires hold about the same pressure. Each tire acts different, so you’ll need to adjust the psi to your preference.

[@SHREDDIEMCSKATE]

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LimeRed22]

SHREDDIE MCSKATE 🤙🏼

[@dustinsleichter600]

Where do I get that t-shirt?

[@LimeRed22]

I made a small run of them a couple years ago. What size do you wear?

[@dustinsleichter600]

@@LimeRed22 Hi Eric I'm a Large. Its funny, I couldn't get the tire to 100% bead no matter what trick i tried, but it was holding air, but it rode a bit wobbly. I thought 'I can live with this'. However when I rode over a grating that I've ridden over 100x before, it threw me into my first nosedive. So in the end, I took it to a motorcycle shop to have them bead the tire for me. No more nosedives!

[@reeffreak]

any reason not to use bead sealant instead of slime?

[@LimeRed22]

Rally bead selant is specifically for sealing the bead on tires. These beads seal fine, the slime or armordilloz wil seal punctures in the tire to prevent a flat.

[@charlietyler8861]

Very helpful!!!

[@Niazuke]

Is it possible to set a tire bead with like a bike pump? I don't really have an air compressor readily available to me but I can find one.

[@LimeRed22]

Lantic if you can get the bead secure to the rim by hand, it is possible to set it with a hand pump.

[@joeblow7992]

I set mine with a hand pump

[@JeffCDollente]

Do you have to do tire balancing after the replacement?

[@LimeRed22]

Jeff Dollente no

[@JeffCDollente]

That's awesome!

[@ront8270]

What is the PSI for the tire

[@LimeRed22]

Hi Ron, I run my tires at different psi’s depending on where I am riding. Offroad with alot of roots and rocks I run 10-12psi. Streets I run at 18-22psi. You need to find what you like.

[@jeffersonwcox]

Do I have to remove the valve core to do this install? Could you post a link to where a tool like this can be bought?

[@LimeRed22]

Jefferson Cox its easier to dismount the tire due to no air being held in and it makes seating the bead a bit easier because there is nothing restricting the airflow. I added a link to the video description. Thanks!

[@AdamHillikerLikesRobots]

Jefferson Cox I've done it a couple times without removing the core I just let out as much air as possible!

[@skt4271able]

What was your torque value for the axle?

[@LimeRed22]

skt4271 I didn’t use a torque wrench. Hand tightened til they stop then a quarter turn.

[@rafiqulikram3873]

I can't find the tire with size 11.0 × 6.0 - 6 But i found 11.0 × 5.5 - 6 11.0 × 7.1 - 6 11.0 × 8.0 -6 Can i use one of this size to onewheel+ xr ?

[@LimeRed22]

rafie thehunter summit racing sells the 11.0x6.0-6 slick. The 7.1 is too big. www.summitracing.com/parts/hoo-11600d30a?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google-_-shopping-_-srese1-_-hoosier-racing-tire&gclid=CjwKCAjwoKDXBRAAEiwA4xnqv9DdHy-pUBHnUEn4myLJNd4_jNZmA7uBaYZYP9LEsf07P0eWtRAJSRoCMo4QAvD_BwE

[@messiah1018]

What does the slime do??

[@LimeRed22]

Seals small punctures from the inside

[@messiah1018]

@@LimeRed22 can I put slime on a new tire?

[@LimeRed22]

@@messiah1018 yes, you can use Armor dilloz sealant or flatout, they both work well on a Onewheel.

[@brettjamesmiller]

Perfect example of why to not to use fix it flat

[@SolarizeYourLife]

I'm sure your wife appreciates using the new white towels to clean all the green gunk off the rim... You put another slick tire back onto the rim?

[@LimeRed22]

haha, the towels were already ruined. Yeah I like the Hoosier 6.0 slick. I have a 5.5 treaded, but it requires constant attention at slow speeds. I will eventually try the new 6.0 treaded for more offroad riding.

[@dmury12]

So wait, you don't NEED slime?

[@LimeRed22]

Slime isn’t required. It is recommended. I add it to all my customers tires, but I usually only add slime in my slicks.

[@LoganAlbertsChannel]

Instead of kneeling over it and praying to the gods you're strong enough to break the seal, use a wood clamp!

[@LimeRed22]

Logan Albert 🤣 I have since learned that a 2x4 is way easier.

[@LoganAlbertsChannel]

@@LimeRed22 lmao, I admired your stick-to-it attitude but gdm.

[@bakervinci163]

You have some strong fucking hands

[@LimeRed22]

Lol, I’m just heavy.

[@shredpow101]

Tools needed….screw drivers and Allen wrenches….pulls out some pliers lol

[@serginicolau8532]

thanks¡

[@AG.Floats]

Every tire shop I know uses soapy water not windex

[@LimeRed22]

ag.onewheel G every tire shop I worked at used soapy water not windex!

[@bakervinci163]

No way that’s a new tire that you are putting on

[@LimeRed22]

It is. It’s the Hoosier 6.0. It’s flexible and goes on pretty easy.

[@vrigash]

2 half hours i am only at 4:26 grrrrrr

[@bakervinci163]

You gotta get a small electric driver

[@canenmoore6776]

Man I cannot get my tire to seat for nothing

[@LimeRed22]

Did you get the tire to seat? Sometimes a 5 gallon bucket or a strap help.

[@canenmoore6776]

@@LimeRed22 eventually yes, I think it was around 65 psi. It was well over the maximum psi suggested I know that 😂

[@GearZenChannel]

I have a superior method. Step 1: Consider, for just a moment, doing this myself. Step 2: Yeah, screw that. Step 3: Pay someone else to do it.

[@jacksonbuck7481]

WTF is all of that slime? Does the Onewheel come with that shit?

[@seankelly5318]

It's there to fill minor punctures, a liquid with small bits of rubber in. Onewheel fit it as standard. I have used it in motorcycle tyres for years.