How to Replace the Front Wheel on a Xiaomi Electric Scooter (M365, Pro, 1S, and More)

Learn how to change the tire and inner tube on the front wheel of your Xiaomi electric scooter with this step-by-step repair guide.

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🛴 Compatible Models

This tutorial is suitable for the following Xiaomi scooters:

• Xiaomi M365
• Xiaomi Pro and Pro 2
• Xiaomi Essential
• Xiaomi Lite
• Xiaomi 1S
• Xiaomi Mi 3

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🔧 Tools Required

Before you begin, make sure you have the following:

• A utility knife or thin blade
• Tire levers designed for Xiaomi wheels
• A 2.5 mm Allen key or T10 Torx key
• An 18 mm open-end wrench
• Zip ties
• Liquid soap mixed with a little water
• Replacement tires and inner tubes for Xiaomi scooters
  

🔧 Optional Tools

• Valve extender
• Valve core remover
  

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Step 1: Remove the Stickers

On the front wheel, the bolts are hidden under small stickers (usually red or yellow depending on the model).

• Gently slide a thin blade under each sticker.
• Peel them off carefully so you can reuse them.
• Once removed, the bolts will be visible.
  

Step 2: Unscrew the Covers

Unscrew the small bolts securing the plastic covers on both sides of the fork.

Check the shape of the bolt heads:

• Star shape → Use a T10 Torx key
• Hex shape → Use a 2.5 mm Allen key
  

There are 4 bolts on the motor cable side, and 2 on the other side.

Step 3: Remove the Front Wheel

• Use an 18 mm wrench to loosen and remove both axle nuts.
• Take out the wheel and lay it flat, with the motor cable facing upward.

Having trouble with stuck nuts? Click here for help.

Step 4: Deflate the Tire

• Unscrew the valve cap.
• Use a thin object to press down inside the valve to release the air.

Step 5: Push the Valve Through the Rim

• Push the valve inward through the rim.
• If it resists, lightly tap it with a small hammer.

Step 6: Remove One Side of the Tire

• Squeeze the tire sidewalls to break the bead from the rim.
• Apply soapy water around the edges to make removal easier.
• Insert two Hercules tire levers on either side of the valve.
• Pry the tire upward to unseat the first side.
  

Step 7: Remove the Inner Tube

• Push the lower side of the tire into the rim well.
• Pull out the valve, then remove the tube completely.

Step 8: Remove the Tire

Pull the other side of the tire off the rim by hand.

Step 9: Inspect the Tire

Check for two things:

• Worn tread? → Replace the tire.
• Rubber debris or loose fibers inside? → Replace it as well.

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Step 10: Install the Inner Tube

• Inflate the inner tube slightly.
• Align it with the rim, pointing the valve toward the valve hole.
• Use a valve core remover to unscrew the core.
• Carefully insert the valve using a small Allen key or flathead screwdriver.
• Screw the core back into place.
  

Step 11: Slightly Deflate the Tube

• Once installed, let some air out to soften the tube.
• Reattach the valve cap to keep it in place during installation.

Step 12: Check Tire Rotation Direction

• Look for the directional arrow on the sidewall.
• Align the tire correctly based on the motor’s orientation.

Step 13: Insert the Tube Into the Tire

• Place the inner tube inside the tire.
• Then set the motor on top of the tire, ready for mounting.
  

Step 14: Mount the First Side

• Place three loose zip ties around the lower part of the tire, opposite the valve.
• Keep them loose, don’t tighten yet.
• Apply soapy water to the tire edges to ease installation.
• Use a tire lever to slide the rim into the tire.
  

Step 15: Tighten the Zip Ties

Pull the zip ties tight to bring the tire beads closer together. This creates more room to mount the second side.

Step 16: Mount the Second Side

• Push the part of the tire held by the zip ties into the rim well.
• Apply soapy water to the edges.
• Use tire levers to gradually seat the second bead, being careful not to pinch the tube.
  

Step 17: Remove the Zip Ties

Cut the three zip ties and pull them out completely.

Step 18: Inflate the Tire

• Inflate to the ideal pressure based on your weight.
• See our detailed guide: How to Inflate a Xiaomi Tire Properly.
• Pro tip: Use a valve extender for easier inflation.
  

Step 19: Reinstall the Wheel

• Check that the locking washers face downward.
• Slide the wheel back into the fork.
• Firmly tighten the axle nuts.
• Reinstall the plastic covers and screw them back in.
  

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