How do you get a stubborn tire off a rim?

Lift the tire over the top lip of the rim with a screwdriver and pry bar. Start on 1 side of the tire. 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.

What causes tire bead damage?

A broken bead can occur when a tire is mounted on an improper rim or carelessly mounted or dis- mounted. Bead chafing can occur when mounting a tire on a dirty or mismatched rim, or when the tire is in an overloaded or under-inflated condition.

What tool do you use to take a tire off?

Loosen the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Place the jack under the car. Engage the jack until the tire you’re changing is about half a foot off the ground. Unscrew the lug nuts the rest of the way and remove them.

How do you break the bead on a tubeless tire?

Deflate the tire fully, squeezing to remove any pressure on the bead. Assume there is tire sealant inside & keep the valve away from the downward position. Push both sides of the tire toward the center of the rim to loosen the bead from against the rim sidewall.

What tools do you need to change a bike tire?

Wheel Removal

1. Repair stand (optional, makes the work a lot easier)
2. Tire levers such as the TL-1.2, TL-4.2, TL-5, TL-6.2, or a multi-tool that incorporates a tire lever.
3. Patch Kit such as the GP-2 or VP-1.
4. Air pump: either a floor or hand pump.
5. Wrench for non-quick-release type wheels that use outer axle nuts.