How to Replace a Wheelbarrow Tire the Right Way

Quick and easy. Follow our step-by-step guide to change your wheelbarrow tire and inner tube like a pro. 👇

Tools You’ll Need:

An open-ended spanner
Wheelbarrow tire levers (or flathead screwdrivers if you don’t have the right tools)
A bit of liquid soap
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PART A - REMOVING THE OLD TIRE

Step 1: Remove the wheel from your wheelbarrow

Turn the wheelbarrow upside down.
Unscrew the two bolts on each side of the axle.
Lift the wheel out of the fork.

Step 2: Remove one side of the tire

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Make sure the tire is completely deflated.
Starting from the valve side, use tire levers or flathead screwdrivers to work your way around the rim and lift off one side of the tire.
Add a few drops of liquid soap around the edges to make it easier to slide the tire off.

Step 3: Remove the inner tube

Push the valve through the rim using a slim object.
Grab the inner tube from inside the tire.
Carefully pull it out of the wheel.

Step 4: Remove the other side of the tire

Push the lower bead of the tire into the center of the rim.
Use your thumbs or a lever to lift the upper side out.
Work your way around the tire until it’s fully off.

Step 5: Inspect your tire and inner tube

Take a close look at both the tire and tube:

➡️ Are they still in good condition? Do you see cracks or excessive wear?

Based on your inspection, choose one of these options:

Replace both the tire and inner tube.
Reuse the tire and install a new inner tube.
Patch the inner tube and reuse both.

IMPORTANT TIP 💡
Wheelbarrow tires come in various sizes. The most common sizes include: 4.80/4.00-8, 3.50/3.00-8, and 3.50-6.

Before buying replacements, always check the size printed on the sidewall of your current tire. This prevents ordering the wrong part and saves you from unnecessary returns.

Click here to find your size easily.

PART B - INSTALLING THE NEW TIRE

Step 6: Fit the first bead of the tire

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Place the rim over the tire.
Apply liquid soap around the rim to help it slide in smoothly.
Work your way around the rim with a tire lever, pushing the rim into the tire.

*Pro Tip: Start with the side of the rim where the valve hole is located.

Step 7: Insert the inner tube

Press the tire near the valve hole and insert the valve stem into the hole.
Place the rest of the tube inside the tire, making sure no part of it sticks out over the rim. This avoids pinching the tube during reinstallation.

Step 8: Fit the second bead of the tire

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Push the lower edge of the tire into the rim.
Work your way toward the valve, pressing the sidewalls into place.
If the tire becomes difficult to mount, apply some soap to the bead and finish with a tire lever.