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How to Put a Tire Back on a Wheelbarrow Rim

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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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Large flat-head screwdriver
  • Cargo strap
  • Wheelbarrow tire
  • Air pump or compressor
  • Tire gauge
  1. Step 1

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

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 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. Step 4

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

  5. Step 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. Step 6

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

  7. Step 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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