Tire levers
Tire levers help lift a tire bead off the rim without damaging the tire or tube.
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Tire levers are short, flat tools with a hooked tip that slips under a tire's bead so you can lift it over the rim edge. Park Tool lists them among the basic tools for fixing a flat on an e-bike (Park Tool e-bike tools).
What it's used for
You use them to remove a tire to fix a flat, swap a tube or replace a tire. Park Tool's method is to hook one lever under the bead, place a second lever about 25 to 50 mm (1 to 2 inches) away, pull both toward the spokes, then move one lever along the rim about 5 cm (2 inches) at a time (Park Tool tire guide).
What to look for
- Levers made for bike tires. Park Tool warns against using a screwdriver, knife or other sharp object, which might damage the tire or tube (Park Tool).
- A set of at least two, since the method above uses two levers at once (Park Tool).
Using it safely
- Take care not to pinch the tube with the lever (Park Tool).
- Install the tire by hand where you can. Park Tool treats a lever as a last resort for installation (Park Tool).
- For a stubborn bead, Park Tool suggests soapy water, not grease or oil (Park Tool).
- Before removing a hub motor wheel, read your bike's manual for how to unplug and remove it, or see the guide below.
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