How to fit a really difficult fitting tyre to a Bike wheel

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  • If you have ever struggled to fit a tyre to your bike because it seems too tight or you find the final part of the tyre difficult get on the rim, this video is for you.. if this video has helped you please consider supporting the Channel by donating. TYB
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  • @lisakapsner-swift9989
    @lisakapsner-swift9989 Рік тому +60

    I just fought for ten minutes with a tire, feeling so weak and demoralized, I needed to call in more hands just to get it done -- and then I watched this video and popped the other tire on with my bare hands. I cannot possibly thank you enough! This was fantastic!

  • @coreycanuck1315
    @coreycanuck1315 5 місяців тому +15

    10 minutes! I just spent 1/2 a day and scratched my rim trying to get a new downhill tire on. Dave...thank you very much for posting this. Great video! Took me 2 minutes after watching this. I now have a big sign in my workshop. "Prior to changing tires watch Dave Kay, Yorkshire Bike Mechanic"

  • @SweetappleC
    @SweetappleC 2 місяці тому +2

    I admire the practical way you showed, and explained, how to do this. Most impressed, though, with your ability to keep talking whilst actually wrestling with the tyre to get it done. Thanks.

  • @juhanikarjalainen5699
    @juhanikarjalainen5699 Рік тому +8

    Was struggling for an hour. Watched this and 5min later sorted it out. You deserve a nobel prize sir!

  • @DCTassadar
    @DCTassadar 7 місяців тому +3

    Thanks man, I've teared several tubes, destroyed several fingers and nails. My tire change always took me 20-30 minutes. Now it's five! Love you, thanks from Ukraine)

  • @peterhunter6585
    @peterhunter6585 Рік тому +2

    Watched both vids on removing a pain of a tyre and then again fitting the same pain of a tyre.. needed these tips to succeed. Thanks.

  • @franciscohidalgo1211
    @franciscohidalgo1211 Рік тому +3

    Man. I love you. I Can't believe this. I'm a bike mechanic and have good experiences. I was 1 hour fighting agaist dh casing. Watchednyou video on weekend, came back to the Shop in monday and it tookme 2 minutes and no lever to achieve it. Thanks you. Greetings from Chile

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  Рік тому

      Hi, thanks for watching and your fine comments, Glad it helped. Chile looks like a great place to visit.

  • @andrewschuyler2271
    @andrewschuyler2271 5 місяців тому +3

    Wait, wtf, this is actually amazing. I struggled with a difficult tire for an hour with multiple tire levers then watched this video and had it on with my bare hands in a few minutes. Thanks for the awesome tip.

  • @yiata
    @yiata 10 місяців тому +2

    This video helped me mount a very tight tire onto my wheel. Something I thought this was a hopeless endeavor before following the guidelines in your video. Many thanks!

  • @melesmelee
    @melesmelee Місяць тому +1

    Best tyre install video I’ve seen, was having a miserable time and this solved it

  • @marionverdier4504
    @marionverdier4504 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing ! We were 2 otherwise sensible adults loosing our minds & breaking tyre levers. After watching your video it took me litterally 3min to put this tyre back on. Incredible!

  • @Matthew_shaw
    @Matthew_shaw 2 роки тому +26

    Thank you Dave, this video has been unbelievably helpful. I was losing my mind yesterday and considering going to the local bike mech. This would have cost about £60 (I
    live in Norway) just to fit a tyre.
    Literally spent a night losing sleep about a tyre. This has saved my life!

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  2 роки тому +5

      Hi Matthew, I'm pleased that you managed with the videos help. £60 seems a bit steep, is it just as expensive for all bike work?

    • @Matthew_shaw
      @Matthew_shaw 2 роки тому +2

      @@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic it’s just a very expensive country!

  • @LeviCloughAirRifleChronicles
    @LeviCloughAirRifleChronicles Рік тому +2

    Spent over an hour last night and was ready to give up. 15 minutes this am. My thumbs and forearms thankyou for this video!

  • @stephanszymanski9348
    @stephanszymanski9348 5 місяців тому +1

    I havnt changed a tire in 10 years on a 26” mtb, now I’m building a 29” trail bike with newer wheels and tires and trying out a tubolito tube, After an hour of fighting… your video with get the bead in the center of the rim, is what finally did it!! Thank you thank you 🎉🎉

  • @workfromhomegeek3124
    @workfromhomegeek3124 2 роки тому +6

    excellent tip. Best vid I've seen so far addressing this annoying problem.

  • @ayooo9770
    @ayooo9770 Місяць тому

    You're a lifesaver, best trick on UA-cam I've ever seen!! Thank you sir, you saved lots of time in struggle😂

  • @symonhayes7237
    @symonhayes7237 2 роки тому +5

    Genius. Thank you! After an hour of struggling to get the tyre on, I watched your tip and got it back on at first attempt!

  • @andrewdalziel9792
    @andrewdalziel9792 2 роки тому +2

    After watching many other short videos and struggling for hours on a tire, this man had the answers!!!

  • @Ma_Boila
    @Ma_Boila 9 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much Dave. My 15 year old almost gave up trying to fit his tyre, tube onto rim until we came across your video. Such a life saver 😊 Definitely binge watching all your informative videos.

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  9 місяців тому

      Hi, Thanks for watching, pleased it helped, it's such a popular video, I filmed it a while ago too.

  • @LennyLeogang
    @LennyLeogang 2 роки тому +14

    Thanks Dave, I'll never gonna ask for help when changing a tire w/INSERTS again. Now i understand... It's not about the tire levers that you use, in fact It's not about strength at all. It's about how much you know the materials and components with what you're working, understand how they're shaped, and how you can use that in your advantage. I must say your method didn't work for me, but i use your logic and that did worked, that's what matters. Thank you so much. Im subscribed to your channel and I'll be waiting for more of these great videos. Thank you.

  • @nickheede544
    @nickheede544 2 роки тому +3

    This video was a life saver, bought a new to me (pre-loved) MTB last week. Knew the Bike had a puncture which was fine, new Inner Tube bought, lots of blood, sweat & tears later I searched UA-cam & found this video............needless to say it was on within 3 minutes once I learnt the "knack". Thank you.

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  2 роки тому +2

      Hi Nick, Thanks for watching, glad you found it useful, you can apply this technique for all bike tyres, if you make sure that the tyre bead is is the rim centre it is much easier to remove too.

  • @Nate-Ritchie
    @Nate-Ritchie 3 місяці тому

    Wow! You saved me a trip to the hospital. Thank you so much!

  • @EricJohnson-gu4tg
    @EricJohnson-gu4tg Рік тому +1

    Thanks sooooo much for this video, it puts all the other tire installs to shame.

  • @JTPauly
    @JTPauly 3 місяці тому

    Great video. Spent too much time trying to do this and then I watched your video. Done in 2 minutes.

  • @blackmagicianofchaos29
    @blackmagicianofchaos29 4 місяці тому +1

    Very well explained. It changed entirely my approach during the fit. Thank you

  • @Zoli_ExhibitPrinting
    @Zoli_ExhibitPrinting Рік тому

    The concept of working around pushing the rest of the tyre towards the centre on the rims as you apply tension to ‘final bit’ worked straight away.

  • @anthonyperez1698
    @anthonyperez1698 Рік тому +11

    Thanks Dave I literally did what you did and worked. It's currently 11:40pm here in chicago and wasn't going for a late night ride cause I couldn't get this Dame tire in but thanks to you I did it and going for a late night ride!! Gracias

  • @Jake-qd8fc
    @Jake-qd8fc 2 роки тому +4

    You are a saint. The only video that helped me. Struggled for hours, now I can do it in 2 minutes!

  • @JamJarST
    @JamJarST Рік тому

    Great advice, spent over an hour trying to fit a tyre with insert, watched this video and it took less than 5 minutes!!

  • @johnnywallace8123
    @johnnywallace8123 10 місяців тому

    Very nice video. I just did this for 4 hours and I would advise anyone to use your advise. Excellent.

  • @yanndelaunay9513
    @yanndelaunay9513 2 місяці тому

    Incredible. Was having a hard deal with levers for half an hour and was desperate. Then I watched your video and my tyre was on after one minute ! Thank you sir

  • @colinpeck6645
    @colinpeck6645 3 місяці тому

    You have saved me a trip to the bike shop, and some money, to get my tyre back on after a flat. Before watching your video I was dreading getting a flat out in the wilds but now I'm confident. Best biking vid I've ever seen, thank you very much, sub'ed.

  • @ianiention
    @ianiention Рік тому

    This is a great video, I spent a good hour swearing at my 29inch tyre not being able to get in on, using levers as well. After watching this I had another go and put the tyre back on just using fingers and no tyre levers. Thank you👍

  • @roll1n
    @roll1n 2 роки тому +1

    This video is gold ! Just struggled for hours trying to get a tyre on the rim, followed these instructions and it went on way easier.

  • @LofotenDoc
    @LofotenDoc 9 місяців тому

    Bet it makes it easier with that calm British accent also - pushing like mad, you know this man’s thumbs are burning and he smiles and says “tell you my hands are aching a bit to be honest” - LEGEND 👏👏

  • @lforrest14
    @lforrest14 3 роки тому +5

    Where was this video when I was putting on my Vittoria Mazza's... an hour per wheel it took me lol. Great information, thank you for uploading.

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  3 роки тому +1

      Hi, I fitted a pair of Michelin DH22 on Saturday, OMG they were one of the most difficult to fit, ever. Customer rang up and said, "will you fit my tyres because I have no fingers left", Afterwards I could see what he meant.

    • @workfromhomegeek3124
      @workfromhomegeek3124 2 роки тому +1

      had a difficult time with my Vittoria Terrenos too. Later, I'll be trying to mount some Vittoria Mezcals on my MTB, goodluck to me.

    • @s1mpleton
      @s1mpleton 2 роки тому +1

      Just now fitting MAZZA/BARZO combo, so ended up here :D

  • @shaneenzensperger7559
    @shaneenzensperger7559 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much, after cutting my hands and struggling for an hour your trick of folding over saved me.

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  2 роки тому +2

      Hi, thanks for watching, I’m really pleased it helped you, many hundred of others who suffer the same problem just need to sped 5 mins watching to see how easier it can be please share as much as you can

  • @joeupsall8011
    @joeupsall8011 2 роки тому +1

    Thank You. I have spent what feels like hours trying to get my inserts in. Did it in 5 minutes after watching this video and I have watched loads of others that didn't help !!

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Joe, Thanks for watching, pleased you found it useful, you can use the same technique on all your tyre in future makes it much easier.

  • @scottbairstow6517
    @scottbairstow6517 12 днів тому

    Thank you. Never been able to get the tyre back on after a puncture, this really helped 👏👏👏😀

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  9 днів тому

      Thanks for watching, pleased it helped. This video is one of our most popular videos where the content has helped thousands of people, please consider sending a super thanks, it helps to support us to make future videos. Thanks.

  • @taylorm2008atyahoo
    @taylorm2008atyahoo 3 роки тому +4

    I’m a newbie to your channel and so glad I found it, especially to learn this technique of fitting difficult tyres.
    Wish I had known this years ago!
    That’s me subscribed and thank you for the awesome, very informative content.

  • @mackenziecosgrove3693
    @mackenziecosgrove3693 2 роки тому +1

    Great tip on the rim channel - worked perfectly. Was about to head to the bike shop. Saved me a trip and time. Thanks!

  • @geneniess7115
    @geneniess7115 Рік тому

    Actually had a metal wrench in my hand trying to get an ebc rhino on and thought better of it, ended up here... Working the bead that way around the rim is the move. Thanks brother.

  • @haggismunchers69
    @haggismunchers69 2 роки тому +3

    Superb video! I’ve just struggled for the past 2hours trying to put my mountain bike tyre back on. Watched about 10 videos, used tyre levers and just about broke my hands.
    Watched ur video and gave it one last try before taking wheel to bike shop and worked a treat. No tyre levers needed and went on fairly easily.
    Thanks so much 💪👍😁😁😁😁

  • @PhilipNewborough
    @PhilipNewborough 3 роки тому +2

    Best bike mechanic on UA-cam! Thanks for the videos 👍

  • @MrJoelBeckett
    @MrJoelBeckett 2 роки тому +1

    This advice was brilliant. Using these tips it took me about 10 minutes to mount my rear tire with and insert. Versus the 40min it took for the front and two broken tire levers. Thanks!

  • @stephen_mccafferty
    @stephen_mccafferty Рік тому +1

    What a tip! I was struggling for ages to get the final bit in the rim. Doing this made it pop in in a matter of seconds.

  • @mikemcguire5618
    @mikemcguire5618 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for saving my entire night. You are a gentleman and a scholar. I love you

  • @davevernon5540
    @davevernon5540 9 місяців тому

    Great video, I was struggling for at least half an hour with two tyre levers, watched your video and had it on 5 minutes later with no levers or fluid, just working the tyre round to the middle, brilliant

  • @damian80633
    @damian80633 8 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot. Only one man on UA-cam who really helped. Now it seems to be so easy.

  • @garymcfarlane9979
    @garymcfarlane9979 Рік тому

    Just fitted a Maxxis DH that did not want to go on and looked like it would never go on. After watching this video, I got it on in 5 minutes. Just keep pushing that bead to the middle, which I never knew about. Outstanding information. I'll never stress again. Thanks very much.

  • @gytisbernotas1610
    @gytisbernotas1610 10 місяців тому

    i spent hours trying getting it on. I did manage it once, but then I had some problems, so I had to remove it again and then I spent hours once again. i used levers to the point of almost breaking them. and then i watched this video, and then i installed using my hands...
    knowledge is power as they say!

  • @andrewhillman9632
    @andrewhillman9632 3 роки тому +3

    Wonderful video, I’ve struggled to mount the same type of tire and these tips will definitely help me the next time around.

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  3 роки тому

      Some tyres are an absolute nightmare, I fitted a pair of Michelin DH22 to a customers bike this morning, OMG, they took a while to do.

  • @rainerwerbouscheg2873
    @rainerwerbouscheg2873 2 роки тому

    It's unbelievable, but it works. I tried to put the tires on for over an hour and couldn't. With these instructions, the tire was on the rim in less than 5 minutes. I'm excited and relieved. Many Thanks.

  • @RichardPain3
    @RichardPain3 Рік тому

    Brilliant. My friend and I spent 2 hours and a toolbox trying to do this. After the video it literally took minutes and minimal effort. Thank you!

  • @MegaGreatpretender
    @MegaGreatpretender 2 роки тому

    Watching this in Australia!! Mate, you are a legend !!! Best advice ever putting on a wheel!! Thanks man

  • @givreycham
    @givreycham 11 місяців тому

    This is more than brilliant. It just works and I was another struggling for hours / days! Massive thanks Dave.

  • @fr4nk854
    @fr4nk854 Рік тому

    Dave, thank you!!!!!!! Can't believe how much easier this was!!!!!!

  • @matyaswolf7216
    @matyaswolf7216 Рік тому

    I' ve broke a tyre lever, then I watched this video and fitted the tyre by hand. Thanks a lot Dave!

  • @oliverhoughland2676
    @oliverhoughland2676 Рік тому

    Finally figured out what I was doing wrong fitting my tyre, thank you !

  • @robertgreno9942
    @robertgreno9942 21 день тому

    Good on you mate you deserve two thumbs up 👍 👍 for getting it done without even using any levers

  • @jackwells7482
    @jackwells7482 11 місяців тому

    Most helpful video I’ve ever watched, thanks!

  • @davidhenn2987
    @davidhenn2987 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much. I recently watched a lot of tyre changing videos because I am really struggling with my new G-Ones. And your explanation really enlighted me :)

  • @gjr4651
    @gjr4651 2 роки тому

    Dave you are my savior this weekend!!! Thank you!!! And yes my hands were aching but well worth it with your tip!

  • @abedfo88
    @abedfo88 2 роки тому +1

    After almost losing my shit doing this today, it's good to hear a soothing Yorkshire accent to calm me down haha.

  • @droneboy1562
    @droneboy1562 Рік тому

    Honestly I have tried so many times watch your video and boom it's on. Thank you for explaining so well 😁

  • @uok_rc
    @uok_rc Рік тому

    Thank you for the video and tips! I had been trying for the better part of the morning to get the stubborn tyre on my mtb wheel and once I saw this video I managed to do it in minutes!
    Cheers!

  • @ericvandermunnik8589
    @ericvandermunnik8589 2 роки тому

    Great info, I learned a bunch! Thank you for posting such a dedicated video. Thanks!

  • @GUNMAN1981
    @GUNMAN1981 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you very much the best video I’ve seen in a long time that actually explains bit by bit

  • @ahoward9139
    @ahoward9139 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much!!! My boyfriend an aerospace engineer and me an Analyst almost ended our relationship over putting my MTB tire on..... 😂 You are awesome and thank you for a great detailed informative tutorial!!!

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  2 роки тому

      Hi, first time I’ve ever heard of a relationship under pressure over a tyre, I would have loved to be a fly on the wall, thanks for watching and your comments

  • @williamgillespie9482
    @williamgillespie9482 2 роки тому

    Thankyou so much dave , I was seconds from launching my wheel and tyre across my garden . After watching your video it worked 😄 thankyou .

  • @greg7035
    @greg7035 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for the help. I was going crazy with tire leavers and soapy water and nothing was working. Once I tried your method it popped immediately. Cheers!

  • @lizardlizarraga5984
    @lizardlizarraga5984 Рік тому

    Mr. Dave, your method worked like a charm! Installing some tannus Armour inserts and that last bit was killing me! Thanks mate!

  • @playingsongs
    @playingsongs Рік тому

    Hi Dave thank you for your help this is best video I seen about fitting tyres. I spend over a hour today with maxxis tyre and it didn't sit right in rim. It was nightmare. Tomorrow I'll try to do it again with your technique and fit it correctly

  • @johnf3326
    @johnf3326 3 роки тому +2

    Now after many tyre changes you show me something I didn't know! I always had to use levers for the last bit.

  • @mykolin4560
    @mykolin4560 10 місяців тому

    Excellent! Just went through 2 tire levers before reaching success. I’m looking fwd to my next flat to try your techniques, ha. Thanks!

  • @dchang7211
    @dchang7211 Рік тому

    Awesome tips! Saved me with putting panaracer GK SS 35mm on Roval Rapid CLX.

  • @humantrailmachine
    @humantrailmachine 9 місяців тому

    Amazing tip of keeping the tension while pushing the bead to the center, I am about to put a really difficult DH tire in and will give it a try.

  • @Braddus20.
    @Braddus20. Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your video your technique really helped me to get the rim on the tyre

  • @brianwalsh8972
    @brianwalsh8972 2 роки тому

    Thanks mate, After watching your video, I got the tire on and had a great day...take care!

  • @JS-op7en
    @JS-op7en Місяць тому

    Great advice, worked like a charm!

  • @erikpro3860
    @erikpro3860 7 місяців тому

    worked like a charm thanks , i was about to break the whole bike but you saved me!

  • @robtoogood201
    @robtoogood201 Рік тому

    Just watched this and helped me change tyres no problem at all. Thanks :)

  • @S0GGY-BREAD
    @S0GGY-BREAD 2 роки тому +1

    dave k dropping the bangers once again, keep it up

  • @paulbeades6681
    @paulbeades6681 Рік тому

    Ahh cheers mate. Changing this bastard tyre has almost made me regret buying an expensive mountain bike. Thanks for the tip!

  • @davidrobinson2190
    @davidrobinson2190 2 роки тому +1

    Love your work Dave!

  • @pollonero3
    @pollonero3 2 роки тому

    “I am gonna bring it to a bike shop”. Exactly what t I thought today after 1:30h of train to fit my maxxis tire with inner liner…I gave up but after seeing this video I’ll try again tomorrow. Thanks!

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  2 роки тому

      Hi, how did you get on?

    • @pollonero3
      @pollonero3 2 роки тому

      @@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic hey, yes I did it! Last Sunday! It was the first time installing the liner (Vittoria Airliner) which is wider than the one you have in the video. The tire was an Exo+ so it was tighter than a normal Exo from Maxxis. The secret was indeed to push it with like you show in the video, but for the last 40cm I had to use levers as it was just too tight! Thanks so much!!!

  • @pacojr7507
    @pacojr7507 9 місяців тому

    Thank you so much! With your tip I finally beat that hard tire! Got a subscriber 😊

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and your comments, a mixture of both but unless you are confident dont take one appart

  • @leeshaw4364
    @leeshaw4364 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the knowledge dave top bloke

  • @anettblischke9938
    @anettblischke9938 6 місяців тому

    Thanks a lot!!! This is really good advice.

  • @turneyorama
    @turneyorama 2 роки тому +4

    Thank you Dave! I employed your mounting technique and was finally able to mount a tire that seemed impossible to install.. I did have to use a tire iron but did not utilize a metal one as I had previously planned. Your advice to not use a metal lever was indispensable!

  • @user-sx6to1tb2h
    @user-sx6to1tb2h 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video it helped me to get a difficult tire on the rim.

  • @virtualcyclingnetwork
    @virtualcyclingnetwork Рік тому

    I enjoyed your video Dave, the content gave me the confidence and knowledge to have a wrestling match with my tire... Then proceed to win the wrestling match match and, (most importantly), enjoy that great feeling of contentment and achievement having successfully change the tire myself! Thanks Tony

  • @overseer_grimal
    @overseer_grimal Рік тому

    This saved the day for me. Thank you!

  • @brianraymen3085
    @brianraymen3085 3 роки тому

    Quite a handy jig for fitting your wheel on just to make life easier and a very informative video.

    • @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic
      @TheYorkshireBikeMechanic  3 роки тому +2

      I have used that jig so may times for fitting tyres, It weren't cheap but its made stuff so much easier., Thanks for watching.

  • @andrewberwick8990
    @andrewberwick8990 Рік тому

    Cheers Dave!
    After ruining two tyres attempting to install cushcore inserts, this has really helped! Will try to drop the bead all the way and hope for no tyre wobble.

  • @user-yy3qn5jg9i
    @user-yy3qn5jg9i Рік тому

    An excellent video, really helpful 👍

  • @acassels24
    @acassels24 3 роки тому +3

    I learned something new today - thanks!

  • @seanedwards34
    @seanedwards34 8 місяців тому

    Great video, i'm going to try this tomorrow cheers👍

  • @porcamadonna6969
    @porcamadonna6969 Рік тому

    You are a STAR maaaaannnn... that was the only method that worked on my super tight FAT MTB tires, many thanks

  • @dharma-wheelies
    @dharma-wheelies Рік тому

    This video really helped me. I was struggling to fit some specialized nimbus 2 armadillo's together with a Tannus Armour insert. Using the techniques in your video, I did it without a tire lever!