30-09-2024, 12:27 PM
They can be straightforward to change. I like to take tyres off from the back of the wheel because it is difficult to avoid a bit of paint damage, and I normally put a bit of old carpet down to work on to protect the outside which is downwards. Inevitably the wheel wobbles a bit when working on it. I also put some rag between the lever and the rim to minimise paint chips. You need to ensure that the opposite side from where you are levering is settled right into the centre of the rim. With a bit of trial and error you will find how far to space the levers for getting the first part of the tyre bead over the rim, and depending on how hard and stiff the tyre is you may find that a third lever is desirable while you hold the originals down. Like everyrthing else experience is useful, but you always start without it! Once one side of the tyre is off the second side is always easier.