Things You'll Need:
- Tire gauge
- Air compressor
- Owner's manual
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Step 1
Check to see if the tire has a puncture hole. If so, repair it and then add air.
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Step 2
Determine if the tire has a slow leak that may require constant observation. A tire with a slow leak cannot be trusted.
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Step 3
Learn about high-pressured tires like the MX tires on the motocross. It is important to check the pressure every week.
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Step 4
Install the tire completely on the rim. Take the time to look at the tire and see if it is "seated." If a tire seats properly, it sits at the same depth all away around the rim.
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Step 5
Make sure the tire is off the ground when you begin to inflate. If the tire is off the ground, the tire seats itself naturally.
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Step 6
Pump air into the MX tire slowly. Get the correct shape before you inflate all the way. Once the tire is circular, you can finish the inflation.
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Step 7
Read the owner's manual to determine the lbs. of pressure the tire can withstand and don't fill over the limit.








