How to Put a Tire Back on a Wheelbarrow Rim

Most wheelbarrow tires do not have tubes. If the tire is flat, it might require air or the application of tire repair foam. A more significant repair, such as a punctured tire, may require you to remove the tire from the rim and replace it. With the aid of a few tools and a little elbow grease, you can easily put a new tire on the rim. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Large flat-head screwdriver
  • Cargo strap
  • Wheelbarrow tire
  • Air pump or compressor
  • Tire gauge
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Instructions

    • 1

      Position the tire on the rim one bead at a time.

    • 2

      Wrap the cargo strap around the circumference of the tire and ratchet it tight.

    • 3

      Insert a screwdriver under the bead of the tire, using it as a lever to maneuver the tire and seal it to the rim.

    • 4

      Remove the strap after the tire beads form a seal around the rim.

    • 5

      Wipe dish soap over the line where the rim joins the tire. If there are gaps in the seal, the soap will begin to bubble.

    • 6

      Adjust the tire as needed to achieve a tight seal before inflating it.

    • 7

      Use a hand pump or an air compressor to inflate the tire to at least 30 pounds per square inch (psi). Check the pressure with a tire gauge.

Tips & Warnings

  • If you do not have a cargo strap, a rope or clothesline work just as well.

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