How to Change an ATV Tire

Repair and service shops may charge an expensive fee to change an ATV tire for you--often so much that you could have bought new ATV tires after just a few seasons. If you're reasonably good with tools, however, you can change your own ATV tires in your garage at home and save your money.

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Separate the ATV Tire

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    You can do this quickly by removing the valve stems with a valve stem remover or slowly by depressing the nut inside the valve stem.
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    This is a wire rim in your ATV tire that sits in a groove in the wheel. You can break this seal by pressing hard on the sidewall of the tire. [1]
    • In some models of ATV tire, you will find a tab you must flip to release the wire rim.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Remove the Old ATV Tire

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    [2]
    • With some tires, this will be sufficient to fully remove the ATV tire. With others, you'll have to repeat with the opposite edge of the tire.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Install New ATV Tire

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    Do this with the wheel lying on a wide, flat surface. The wheel won't be as stable as when you were removing the old tire.
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    Be careful not to cut or otherwise damage the new ATV tire. [3]
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    [4]
    • This is essentially the same process as removing the old ATV tire, reversed.
    • This step may be easier if you apply a thin layer of lubricant to the edge of the ATV tire.
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    As with getting tires off, some models will require this step, while others will fall into place with just the first pass.
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      Warnings

      • Working with tires is hard on the the hands. Wear a pair of thick work gloves throughout this process in order to protect them.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Valve stem remover
      • 2 tire irons
      • New or replacement tires for your ATV
      • Mechanic's lubricant, water-based
      • Air compressor

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      References

      1. ↑ https://boostatv.com/change-tire/
      2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJs7Vizv9ls
      3. ↑ https://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/gear/atvs/2012/08/how-mount-atv-tire/
      4. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jrEhhy5INc
      5. ↑ https://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/gear/atvs/2012/08/how-mount-atv-tire/
      6. https://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-replace-atv-tires

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