Things You'll Need:
- Tire levers
- Air pump
- Patch kit
- Spare tube
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Step 1
Deflate the tire. If the tire is not completely flat, then remove any excess air that may remain. Remove the wheel from the bike at this time as well by using your bike's quick release feature.
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Step 2
Take the tire off of the rim. This is usually the hardest part for many, since bike tires are meant to stay securely on the rim. To aid you in this step, use tire levers. These small, plastic devices hook under the tire to help you get it off. Keep flipping the tire levers over until the tire is disengaged from the rim.
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Step 3
Remove the tube. Your bike's inner tube is found underneath the tire. You'll have to either patch the hole of the inner tube or replace it completely to fix the flat tire.
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Step 4
Inflate the new or patched inner tube slightly after replacing it on the bike's rim. Next, place the tire over the somewhat inflated inner tube.
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Step 5
Use your hands to manually place the tire back on the rim. Once it is in place, you can inflate the inner tube the rest of the way using your bike pump. Return the wheel to the bike and secure it with your quick release lever.
