Date post: | 08-Aug-2015 |
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A GUIDE TO CHANGING THE TIRE OF A WHEELBARROW
Follow these simple steps to change the tubeless or tube-type tire on your wheelbarrow
• Both types of wheelbarrow tires, tubeless and tube-types, can be changed in a similar fashion
• Some tires have inflatable inner tubes while others are made of solid urethane, which means buying an entirely new wheel
Introduction
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Necessary Tools
• New Tire
• Crescent Wrench
• Dish Soap
• Screwdriver or Tire Iron
• Optional: Crowbar
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Starting: Steps 1 & 2
1. Select Replacement Tire
• Choose adequate tire height to prevent wheelbarrow from dragging
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2. Remove Old Tire
• Locate wheel nut and remove pin
• Put pin to one side and do not lose it
• A crowbar can help gently remove tire
3. Remove Rim from the Tire
• Release air from tire to make removing rim easier
• If difficulty arises, use screwdriver or Overstock Wheel’s tire iron set to lift tire away from rim
*If you are replacing the whole wheel, move on to Step 8.
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Step 3*
Steps 4 & 5
4. Use Dish Soap
• Before putting on new tire use dish soap to lube tire beads (the edge of a tire that sits on the rim) before putting on new tire
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5. Apply Tire Beads*
• Work one side of the tire beads over the lip of rim using our Overstock Wheel’s tire iron set
*Note: If Installing an Inner Tube
• Place inner tube inside tire
• Make sure the valve system is properly placed
Steps 6 & 7
6. Reconnect Tire with Rim
• Work the other side of tire bead using tire iron set until tire is completely on rim
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7. Inflate the Tire
• Only do so once tire is securely and completely on rim
Steps 8 – 10 (For replacing the whole wheel)
8. Center New Tire
• Some wheelbarrows have spacers that hold the tire in its proper position
9. Replace Pin in the Wheel Nut
10. Check Tire for Sturdiness
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