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Scooters are available in an infinite combo of outputs, drive types, capacities, and sizes. This technical blog about Scooter Tire Replacement is aimed at helping new scooter owners understand the theory behind different tire applications. Some scooters have solid rubber tires, some have urethane wheels, and some have pneumatic tires and tubes. You have to tap into your inner mechanic and get your hands dirty, as scooter tire replacement can be very simple, or extremely difficult and meticulous.
Scooter Tire Replacement is a Regular Maintenance Task
If your scooter requires a new tire or wheel you will need to know how to repair or switch tires. You will have to familiarize yourself with your scooter type and application and apply your scooter model to this general theory about changing wheels, and tires.
Scooter Tire Breakdown: Size, Compound, Style, Type, and Specific Applications
Assessing Your Scooters Tire Type and Inspecting for Wear, Damage, Balding, or Punctures
Your Scooter tires will generally be pretty obvious, and if one or both tires goes flat they become much more obvious;). Tires that have tubes and a multi piece rim are the simplest because the tire has the size on the side. Solid rubber tires are usually one size only (6"), and the Razor type wheel, or Urethane wheel is generally 100mm, and comes with everything to bolt up and ride.The common wear signs are balding, puncture or slit, dry cracking, or flat spots. These are common, but anything is possible.
Sometimes a repair of a tire will suffice, and other times a full replacement will be required. This is your call.
Changing Pneumatic Tires, Tubes, and Rims
The most extensive scooter tire to change is the Pneumatic tire, because the whole wheel needs to come off and be taken apart. The wheel itself unbolts to split in to two pieces. In some cases the Disk brake will be part of the wheel assembly. The mechanics are simple, but the work is meticulous.
Changing Solid Rubber Tire with Plastic Hub
Mostly found on Go-Ped Scooters, the solid rubber tire and plastic rim/hub are very easy to change. If your old tire is useless, then you simply cut it off with a knife or scissors, and disregard the tire. Place the new tire on the ground, and se the hub in the center of the tire with a little water and step on the rim. The rim will sink into the Solid Rubber Tire and you are good to go.
Changing Urethane One Piece Wheel
The urethane one piece wheel (commonly found on razor push scooters) is the easiest to change because you simply replace the whole wheel.
You will just have to take the old wheel off and replace with the new complete unit.
Where Do I Purchase Replacement Tires, Wheels, Tubes, and Tire Repair Kits
There are some great Online Electric, Gas, Push, and Mobility Scooter Parts Stores that specialize in universal parts for most scooters. Check out the tire section of our parts department for a wide variety of options.
During the operation of the scooter, tire replacement becomes commonplace. This is inevitable and you can carry out the replacement both independently and in any tire changer in your locality. In fact, doing it yourself is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance.
The tread depth is measured using a caliper or depth gauge in the part most subject to wear. All this obliges you to take care of the purchase of new tires, dismantling the old and proper installation of a new tire in a timely manner. Let's see how to do it right. nine0003
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for the rear wheel and 1.75 for the front wheel). It is important to remember that there are no specific tire pressure standards. It is better to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for each specific scooter model. In the cold season and in the presence of ice on the road, tire pressure should be reduced, but in no case should it be increased above the recommended values.
Among inexperienced owners, the question often arises about how to properly disassemble and then bead a tire on a scooter. The work is simple, but it has a number of nuances. nine0003
If a number of recommendations are not followed, a perfectly suitable tire can be easily damaged. Even if the current tire is in a deplorable state, and there is no point in putting it back, it is still important to do it correctly without damaging the disc.
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Practice shows that scooter owners have to remove the tire for the following reasons:
It is easier to repair the wheel yourself when another tube is available. It is quite difficult to seat a tubeless tire without leaving gaps - a sharp increase in pressure is required, which only a high-performance compressor can generate.
But if you still have to change the tires, you can use the "folk method".
After unscrewing the nipple, pour some gasoline inside. After shaking the wheel, set fire to the steam coming out through the hole. There will be a small explosion, due to which the sidewalls settle on the rim. nine0003
Regarding safety, this procedure is not capable of breaking the tire, since it has a good margin of safety. But this should not be done in the garage, moving away from the cans of gasoline for a long distance, so as not to provoke a fire. Such manipulations are not recommended to be performed with a new instance, since unburned gasoline will remain inside. Wear from it will accelerate several times.
Rear-mounted tires are more prone to wear and punctures as they carry approximately 70 percent of the weight. The reason is simple - the driver's body is located closer to the rear than to the front. nine0003
To remove the rubber, all the air must be released and the side cord removed from the rim. The work is difficult, because it cannot be done manually. If there is a vise in the garage, press the rubber with them.
If these are not available, it is allowed to lightly run a car wheel onto the surface. Moreover, it is better to use light vehicles - and a truck or jeep is able to bend the disk, after which you will have to purchase a new one. You need to stomp on the sidewalls, pushing them to the central part of the rim. You can use a simple shovel by inserting the point between the tire and the rim and applying pressure to move the edge of the tire. nine0003
For dismantling, it is recommended to use narrow pry bars. The use of thick, wide vehicle mounts causes additional difficulties when working on a small diameter wheel.
Alternatively, long high strength screwdrivers can be used. If it’s uncomfortable to carry mounting tools with you, any owner will always have a pair of screwdrivers.
Beading is carried out from the nipple. Starting from the opposite side, the nipple will not allow the wheel to sink inside the rim. If you see that something is preventing the sidewalls from peeling into the middle, determine the cause and get rid of it.
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You should not rely on your own strength, because you can easily break the tire cord. And if you have a lot of strength, the rim itself will break. To disassemble the tire using narrow screwdrivers or pliers, the worn part should be held in a special depression on the rim.
Before dismantling the rear wheel on a scooter, always remember the distance between the screwdrivers - it should be a maximum of two to three centimeters.
It is recommended to disassemble the wheel so that the rim is on the ground with the side in the working position near the muffler. This should be done because, with careless dismantling, scratches will not be very conspicuous, because. silencer covers them. nine0003
When replacing an old tire that will not need to be reassembled, lubricate the bead with soapy water or oil. This will greatly simplify and speed up the replacement process. Oil can corrode the tire, so treat the surface with a degreaser before starting installation.
Here you can see my left thumb holding the
tire bead in the center, while the right pushes the tire iron
down. 
If
your
tire is in good shape, check the inside carefully for dirt or objects
sticking
in the tire. It is not required to completely remove the tire to
replace
the tube. 
All rims have this, unless they
are "split", and can be taken into two pieces.
(about 1/2 way)
This is a critical moment, when many times the
tube
is pinched and ruined. Note that when the tire iron is forced down the
tip of the iron is able to snag the tube inside and pinch it against
the
rim. You must avoid this by not pushing the iron down any further than
needed to get the tire over the rim. 
Be
carefull! 
Replica Watches Use caution when
putting
the speedometer drive on the wheel when you are putting it back
together.
There is a tang sticking out on the drive that must be aligned with the
notch in the wheel that turns it. There may also be a tang that is
aligned
to the fork leg to keep the brake backing plate from spinning.
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