Quick Tip: How to Remove and Install a Difficult Tire on a Difficult Rim

[@elisabethminarik8638]

Finally ONE video that actually shows all the little unknown tricks that make all the difference between riding and being stuck in mortal war against a bike wheel!

[@Tilliman12]

Dude... i can't believe it, this worked perfectly! thanks a lot!

[@RunBikeRepeat]

Man Omar I wasted 4 tubes and 2 hours broken tyre leaver before I found this video. Now changed the tube twice getting it on in under 2 mins without using any tools. This is unbelievably good tip to put the tyres back on.

[@Marc-js8rx]

My new tires for my 1990 Schwinn World Sport were just delivered. (Old ones were so dry-rotted.) I was so worried about the flat contour of the new tires' sides and how I was going to possibly fit them onto my skinny alloy rims. Your video really helped me get a handle on the process. Wow! Thank you so much, Omar! I may just end up keeping her once the new rubber is installed!!

[@rmail99]

OMG THANK YOU!!!! Tried for 2 hours and several other videos. Got it back on with NO TOOLS. YOU ROCK!!!

[@Finx5008]

Omar seems like the chillest dude. So relaxed. I tend to talc the inside of the tires when they are tight like this. I do it by sprinkling a little talc on a piece if microfiber cloth and wiping it around the inside of the tire, being sure to get it on the bead area.

[@lenkomsa1399]

Excellent video. Saved my ass today replacing both tires on my GR300. Many thanks!

[@JohnHovland]

Thank you Omar! My 2Bliss tires owned me until I watched your excellent video.

[@lesliemctavish4300]

On the second time removing my tire, I thought I would never get it off. It came of in 10 seconds after I saw your video. That was the only methid on YT that worked!

[@s3nsec0rruptr80]

Daaaaaaamn...I was struggling to get a continental touring plus (runs small, tight bead) off a rim it's been on for a very long time (I put up with them because they're almost indestructible) with only one lever...never would I have thought removing a tire would be something I would google after 16 years of being into bikes...but I'm so glad I did. I'd never thought to insert the lever and work the tire around the rim. Came right off! Amazing!

[@TheRickysee]

I’ve seen 20 of these I think this is the best one I’ve seen

[@swillis167]

Man...I owe you a beer. You've just ended 2hrs of pure torture in like 10mins. Absolute LEGEND 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@h3llan]

Thank you again and again this video, reminding me why technique is so important when changing tires.

[@hillarycarelli-donnell8286]

This was extremely helpful-- managed to mount some very tight 650b WTB Horizons onto some DTSwiss rims. Much Love!

[@ledu2]

I almost broke my hands trying to get my tire back on... watched every youtube vid and was convinced i had to go to the shop.... this is the trick that worked

[@Bram_Decorte]

Thanks a LOT!! First time in years that my new tire wont get on, after seeing this video I know all the tricks... Thank you so much, you are a real hero and so nice to watch ,

[@jamielightsparks1154]

After riding for 40 years and being completely defeated by a tubeless tyre war I was having, did I feel the need to watch this awesome video, to learn what I should have learned years ago... thankyou!!

[@AnomadAlaska]

Thanks for another visit to Omar's shop. That tire/wheel combo looks fantastic, if it rides half as good as it looks you'll be happy.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks Ska Nomad!

[@old_surfer]

Much better than trying to pry the bead onto the rim. Well done, Omar.

[@77doogy]

I wish I could like this video twice. Omar is awesome.

[@jmysflix]

Came here thinking I'd never get my tyre on, it's super tight but thanks to this excellent tutorial, I managed it. Very good video - thanks.

[@staleehmke1850]

Finally a video that really shows how to do it and that works. Got on my tricky tire on tubeless rim easily after watching the video.

[@btugrul]

Omar, man, you're a great guy, a real genious!! I've been dealing with a very difficult tyre of my road bike for days and I was about to break a very resistant parktool lever. I'd already lost all my hopes and felt like I was an untalented idiot! Then I saw your technique and gave it a try with little hope and... Man it did work!! Finally I've managed to get this fuckin' tyre in with bare hands!! Thank you so much man, we all do owe you a lot!! All the best from Turkey

[@edcatt9196]

Excellent tips! I'd never thought of working the tire casing back and forth and getting a little bit more rubber to work with. Nice. I'd still leave some air in the tube to help keep the tire lever (should you use one on that last bit of bead) from grabbing and pinching a floppy, empty tube. Thanks!! Another practical tip!!!

[@masher1042]

Super useful video to watch when I need to replace my GPP5000 tubeless tyres. Thanks.

[@wilezzo]

This was the best tip! Thanx a lot! I had a very stubborn specialized pathfinder pro . This was the only way to fit it even without tyre levers. Extra tip, i used gardening gloves for some extra grip.

[@jojoanggono3229]

06:20 I usually put a little bit of soapy water on the tyre bead to make it easier to slide over the rim. I don't know if this is a good practise but it works for me.

[@anthonynelson6003]

Seriously the best video for difficult tires

[@2old4u]

Have spent the day watching many of your videos. Informative and entertaining.

[@bikeswillsavetheworld]

Thank you this was super helpful and you stopped me from losing my mind.

[@lastchance780]

More Omar ! Make a whole new channel

[@BenGeldreich]

Thanks Mr. Wildeberry!!! I have used Omar's technique many times for stubborn tires, however, I never knew about the baby powder trick!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@Henrywildeberry]

Nice! I plan to use Omar's talc technique too. It keeps from making a mess.

[@jojodejesus7181]

Brilliant bro... thanks for the tips very effective. I did it without using tools.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Glad it was helpful.

[@chipsandsalsa2520]

Dude I was so close to throwing my wheel out the window, after using a lever to get it back on and jacking up two inner tubes. Once I used your method it went right on......Thanks !!!!!!!!!!!

[@h3llan]

Thank you for the advice! In the end I think it was your technique that made it possible changing the tires for me. Was close to breaking out sweat beads!

[@joniholthofer6948]

Thanks, this was useful, roll on technique, I finally got my Gatorskins to rims.

[@goldbunny1973]

Best demo so far.

[@IvanIvanov-ej1jk]

Thanks Omar and Jeremy, will try this today as I have been struggling to fit some Panaracers for a couple of days

[@d.s.ebersole9647]

Excellent, so nice to be invited to hang out in a bicycle shop where they know what their doing!!

[@Fhalmonacid]

Thank you for sraring this....Awesome tip! Greetings from Colombia.

[@PathLessPedaledTV]

Great tips. Going to try that on my next tubeless tire install.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks Russ, and good luck!

[@hro52518]

Highly recommend this video its such a pain in the ass process. But his technique toward the end is gold!

[@ringophonics]

I'd basically given up on using non-Mavic tires on Mavic tubeless rims due to the hassle. Looking forward to trying this technique and maybe saving a few bucks- thanks!

[@davidcummings5826]

I find that loose tire/rim combos are a pain to get the bead to seat properly. But tight tire/rim combos seat beautifully. Now heed Omar’s words: don’t use a tire lever to get the tire on! I pinch-flatted TWO tubes that way before I finally got the third tube on. Many foul words were spoken... If you must, use a tire jack (google it) - they work.

[@stianjarnass]

Wow thanks for this great tips I will try when I will change mtb tyres 🤗

[@Onealmightypod]

Simply brilliant thank you, I hope the kids remember this.....

[@ollieb9875]

Omar, I got my continentals on finally! Thanks for this. I broke all my tyre levers before, ordered some nicer ones now. I was on the verge of caving in and taking the rims to the bike shop.. difficult at these times. Hope you're well. Ride safe! 😁👍😎 Edit.. yes I did pinch the tyre with a lever and had to take it off again, but practise makes perfect eh! 😂🙃🙂

[@turn-n-burn1421]

What levers did you eventually get? I've got Crank Brothers Speedier Lever and I'm nowhere close to getting my tire even to the lip of the rim.

[@ollieb9875]

@@turn-n-burn1421 I used like a tyre changing claw.. it hooks on the rim on the near side as you hold the thing and the other side grabs the bead and with a plier like grip gets the thing over. I wouldn't be without one now. Ten quid I think off Amazon.. Bbb Cycling EasyTire Tire Changing Tool 🥳

[@fhowland]

This guy is the tire whisperer! Wow! So zen.. when I do it I’m breaking levers, swearing, and sweating.

[@atatkfighter]

I struggled for 3 hours, broke a lever, cut my hand, and my fingers are still sore from the struggle. In the end, I had two friends with fresh strength help me. This guy makes it look so simple.

[@bigtoner]

He is. So calm. I think I broke a toe kicking the wheel before listening to this yogi. Kneed the tyre, kneed the tyre!

[@warrenchu6319]

Tip: Before mounting your tire, apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to the inside of the rim. Next time the bead will slide right off from its rail and into the center channel when you push on it with your thumbs. That will allow your tire lever to slide under the bead.

[@Cassiaroth1986]

Right around 6:45 he really helps with getting that last bit of tire on. Thanks

[@andrewbesold3872]

Wow!!! That was very useful! Thanks Omar!!!

[@LaserrSharp]

Just the video I was looking for! Thanks!

[@septemous]

Thanks Bro - worked like a pack of wolves! I was stuuucck and breaking my thumbs. Knead the tyre! Knead the tyre !!

[@StephenZavestoski]

That reminds me to bring a headlamp (not just dynamo/frame mounted light) for the Gamblers 1000 in case the need arises to fix a flat in the pitch black Nevada night sky!

[@55whiplash]

Made that mistake before bad enough when you flat the rear, spinning the damn wheel for light. But the front...

[@clytngrn]

Thanks. So many good tips .

[@magaman6353]

Those tires were duck soup! I'd like to see you get a set of those Specialized All Condition Armadillo 700C tires on and off a rim. What normally takes me less than a minute took me half an hour and one full hour to get on my Cannondale hybrid Quick 3 rims. I needed all 3 tire levers to do it and almost broke them. I also destroyed 2 EVO inner tubes with pinch flats in using the levers. (Never done that before in my life.) Even tire reviewers on the web have the dickens of a time with those tires. The bike shop told me they would go on easily. Yeah right....let me see you guys do it if you're up to the challenge.

[@bluedolphin5792]

Amen, GP 5000 on dt Swiss

[@MonoLake02]

I have a tool from VAR that will seat the hard part without damaging the tube. I have always used it on my road bike, but it would probably work with wider tires too. The best tools are skilled hands hands - and they are always at hand...

[@SurpriseMeJT]

I put baby powder inside the tire after one bead of the tire is on the rim. I coat the whole inside of the inside, which ends up coating the tube with powder as well. It can get a tad messy, but this way more talc permeates the pits of the tire threads. I found that using spoke hole plugs instead of rim tape adds too much to the diameter of the middle of the rim, preventing the ability to get as much available slack from the tire.

[@the.communist]

Spoke hole plugs?

[@tawanga]

I've heard that baby powder has oil and perfume added to it, which can weaken the rubber in tires and tubes. Rema makes pure talc without additives. I thought 500g was more than I could ever use, so instead I bought talc made for wetsuits, which came in a little shaker jar. Omar starts the second bead opposite the valve, but I've always done it at the valve, because on a narrow rim it's essential to push the valve in towards the hub so the valve base doesn't get trapped under the bead. On a wide rim it probably doesn't matter.

[@Henrywildeberry]

All the things to keep in mind! Oil in talcum powder? I'm not in disagreement, but for some reason that doesn't make sense to me (perfume and dye, yes). Wouldn't the oils bind the particles together? Anyway, if you're careful you don't need to use talc, in fact, I never use it myself. Also, there is a few urban legends that a non-talc tube will possibly hold air longer if it's punctured by a thorn. I've on a few occasions had a puncture hold air for many hours only to wake up the next day with a flat. I think there is some truth behind this folklore, but then again, there's no experimental data out there to prove or disprove (at least that I can find). What are we to think? Perhaps it's just the type of thorn and not whether the tube had talc on it or not? This is a slight tangent, but I've also heard latex tubes offer less rolling resistance. At first, you say how is that possible. One argument is the latex has less effect on the tire flex characteristics, the other argument is the latex is slippery (lower coefficient of friction), so it can slide more easily inside the tire. Well, if that's true then having a non-talc tube might actually increase rolling resistance by sticking to the inside of the tire. Does talc provide a mechanical slip plane between the tire and the tube making it perform better, but in turn offer less tire puncture protection? These are all fun things to ponder. Thanks again for your comments, as they help to illustrate how even after 200 years (or more) the bicycle is still evolving into the perfect machine that it is.

[@tawanga]

@@Henrywildeberry Oil does seem unlikely, doesn't it? So I went and looked it up. Johnson & Johnson pink label just has talc and fragrance. The other color labels also include cornstarch, which seems like it might be messy if it got wet. Another bike myth dies.

[@Henrywildeberry]

tawanga thanks for exploring this idea. I wonder if the perfume has a small amount of oil in it? These fragrances likely come from the chemical industry in the form of natural or synthetic materials e.g. oil? Corn starch would seem to have some oil in too, but a maybe only a small amount? I’m learning new stuff everyday! It would be interesting if a chemist were to weigh in here. Thank you!

[@Ashiquei]

Very detail ... Awesome video thanks

[@zer0kelvin212]

any tip on how to install a really tough tire? It is a really really tough mountain bike tire with studs. The tire is so thick I can't even do the rolling motion shown in the video, plus the ice spikes kind of hurt my hands when I try. :) Nice video!

[@hollyhawksrawks]

That was great! Thanks so much for posting!!

[@gerarddriscoll5599]

New tubes used to come with powder already on, I suppose it's a cost saving issue these days. Good tips for anybody not sure how to fit a tyre 👍

[@the.communist]

True. Now all companies want to save the most on producing while charging the most for those products

[@t.c.9838]

Pure genius! Thanks.

[@TheToshiba86]

I have a Boardman mountain bike and it had Vittoria Barzo tyres on it. I had to buy Maxxis tyres because when I got a puncture it was impossible to get the Vittoria Barzo tyre back on the wheel rim. The last bit of tyre was so difficult to get back on because the beading was very very stiff and refused to go back on.. Even the guy at the bike shop could not get the tyre back on the rim.....he snapped about 10 tyre levers trying to get it on. Some tyres cannot be put on a tubeless ready wheel by hand. Vittoria Barzo tyres are foreign and in my opinion are either put on a tubeless ready wheel rim by machine or a strong special tool is need to get the last part of the tyre on. I've been trying to get the Barzo tyres back on my bike rims for over a year now using the suggested techniques but the last bit of the tyres still refuse to go back on the rims. The Maxxis tyres go back on the rim very easily and it is those tyres I still have on my bike.

[@alrocky]

@ 0:47 What was the good reason to want to start near the valve?

[@jbryand101b]

Freaking gold. MF’n gold. GP5000 and baby powder with this trick on some deep dish aero wheels. 👌

[@marshallsilva9389]

That's not even nearly as hard as some road tires, theyre impossible, that tire was loose!

[@danoedalo]

Please show next time fitting tires like Schwalbe Marathon with a steel bead on a tubless-ready rim, because this one is nothing but puppy poop in terms of stiffness and difficulty.

[@Henrywildeberry]

danoedalo thanks for the suggestion. I don’t use those types of beads, but if Omar has a set I’ll try and rope him into a demo. Cheers!

[@FiveMinuteVelo]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZmok3-mqp2sj9U Terry

[@allrounderbicycle7193]

Hmm...I'll try to remember that. That combo actually isn't any harder than what I did here with the Pacenti rim. (what's really hard it foldable Challenge tires on tubeless DT rims!) But hope hopefully I'll remember to hit record next time that combo comes through the bench.

[@danoedalo]

@@allrounderbicycle7193 after two years I can only say that it totally depends on a rim, sometimes even two rims with identical ERTRO can be on the opposite sides of difficulty.

[@flpirate45]

Well done,Thanks

[@LaurentGloaguen]

Thank you for allowing me to tame a stubborn GP5000!

[@bradsanders6954]

Dang. Ive got some gravel kings twice this tight.. 16" of bead that wont go on,and that's it so far. I put em out in the 100 degree sun but that hasnt helped. I did not think this would be a 3 hour job today. I let the tires sit here 6 or 8 months,maybe that killed em I dunno. They dont go on. I can either break tire levers or I can pinch tubes or both. Reluctant to do either.

[@amitkumar-wj8gn]

Mr Wildeberry, a question if you have the time and feel like answering...:) I am currently on Wtb resolute 650b 42 and while they are good, they are mostly a gravel tire and a little slow on road. I am considering moving to these tires (the ones u are using) as I had said in your awesome previous video. They sure look like they will be good on the road and I even found them for a reasonable price here in India. Have you used them before? Do they have good puncture protection? Thank you and hello to Omar too!

[@amitkumar-wj8gn]

@Robert Trageser thank you for your reply....lemme see if I can find those tires here in India. cheers to you.

[@andrzejpurtak6811]

And do you have aby tips for the case when the second beed doesn't want to come up? It's litterally stucked

[@mbiraside]

Wow. Great tips.

[@mustafading]

Brilliant....thanks for that.

[@malcolmtaylor518]

Good video.

[@31acruz]

Good job !

[@mjenk20236]

Always surprising to me that bead lubricants are not used much by cyclists. Schwalbe sells Easy-Fit and Rema Tip Top has Bead Butter, but even a little soapy water will do. The next step after replacing the tire on the rim is seating the beads. With the bead lubricated, air pressure is usually sufficient to evenly seat the tire without a lot of manual manipulation of the tire.

[@Henrywildeberry]

Thanks for the tip!

[@TC-zi2yp]

How about the bead being completely stuck on the rim?

[@xHamsyx]

Thankyou master!

[@automaticraccon]

Yes. But also tubeless... Parimoto look a lot like Compass. Also made by Panaracer?

[@Henrywildeberry]

Yes, they look very similar and feel very similar too. They are both made by Panaracer (Compass & Pacenti). These feel more like what Compass calls the standard casing, and they weigh about the same too.

[@automaticraccon]

@@Henrywildeberry Great tires then. Switching to Compass was one of the best things I have done on my gravel/CX bike. Like day and night. Thx for the tutorial, it will be useful to a lot of people struggling with tight tires. By now I had figured it out but I have damaged tubeless tape before by using levers to put the tire back on.

[@jonjames480]

Thanks!

[@toetoe2]

tyre magic

[@tdawggg71]

When about a road bike tire?

[@traceurGeorge]

I don't think I've ever worked on a nice clean new wheel when working on a bike ahaha my god it looks easy

[@ethanpurchase9141]

Still didn't work :/ I literally cannot put the tire over the inner tube because its somehow impossible, I dont think I'm doing anything wrong I feel like something may be broke..

[@john-mikaeljarvenkyla]

eye opening...

[@HalfNuked]

no matter what i do i can't get the bead off the rim, just gave up on it

[@SalmiakAlert]

That tyre moves like it's made of plasticine. Meanwhile my Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres....

[@simonunwin3966]

Good advice - some tires are a real B to put on (Schwalbe Marathon to name one) - thanks

[@mustlovewhales]

now i can stop bugging my brother to change my tubes

[@kenokeno00]

......................gonna try to be that zen / mellow next tire change.....................

[@bdotrINDY]

Wizardry!

[@versatileduplicity9313]

It’s like my tire grew. Shit won’t securely fit on. Same with tuber

[@zzhunt3254]

This is so easy to install. Try real hard tyre to install

[@chrisnumnuts8671]

try a TRIBAN wheel and tyres there the hardest

[@fouresterofthetrees287]

No, that was not a difficult tire to get on. Not even close. I did what you said, still ended up having to use a tire lever. I broke one lever (same brand as is on your table). Someone suggested leaving it in the sun until the rubber softens. Thankfully, it was a 90 degree day. After wrestling with it for about 20 minutes, I was able to get the tire on using a more robust lever. Again, your tire went on like butter compared to mine. Tires: new Vittoria Rubino Graphene 2.0, 23 mm. Rim: Matrix ISO C-II.

[@allrounderbicycle7193]

Once you quit Matrix rims your woes will miraculously vanish. I applaud you for installing tubeless tape on them though, true commitment.

[@fouresterofthetrees287]

@@allrounderbicycle7193 Where did I say I installed tubeless tape?

[@allrounderbicycle7193]

@@fouresterofthetrees287 Oh my bad, you said, "I did what you said," so I assumed you did.

[@FiveMinuteVelo]

Here is my top for fitting a tight tyre: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZmok3-mqp2sj9U Terry

[@trevorastley1727]

He made an easy job look hard. Difficult??? my backside your having a laugh.