How do you get a bike tire off the rim?

How do you get a stubborn tire off a rim?

Push down on the rubber so it is beneath the edge of the rim. Slide the pry bar underneath the rubber, then lift it until the bead is above the rim. Then, while holding the tire in place with the pry bar, work around the wheel with the screwdriver. Use it to bring the bead up over the rim on all sides.

How do you take a tire off the rim with hand tools?

All tires wear out over time.

How to Remove a Tire From the Rim With Hand Tools

  1. Lay the tire down on the ground with the outer rim side facing up and remove the valve stem cap.
  2. Push the tip of the valve stem removal tool into the valve stem and turn counter-clockwise.
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