Dismantling a tire
1.
Remove valve from tire and let all the air out
2.
Remove nut from valve seat
3.
Lay wheel down flat on the ground
4.
Using both feet, step on the tire on the opposite side of the valve, until the tire is
pushed into the drop base of the rim.
Image 43. Dismantling the rear wheel
5.
Lift the tire over the edge of the rim where the valve is located, using the provided
mounting levers (included in tool kit).
6.
By moving the two mounting levers towards both sides, start lifting the rest of the tire
over the rim. Never apply brute force or use an oversize mounting lever without
making sure that the opposite side of the tire is completely pushed into the drop
base. Otherwise, the cable inside the tire might burst, resulting in a broken tire.
7.
Remove tube
Mounting a tire
1.
Perform a thorough check of the tire, to insure that there is no glass or other objects
driven into the tire. Also remove all dirt or sand from within the tire.
2.
Disperse a little talc into the tire and spread by turning the tire.
3.
Check canvas for proper positioning withing the rim.
