Started by the Pedalwise team from official manuals, support pages and repair videos

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.

Guides that use it

• Fix a flat on a rear hub motor wheel
• Tubeless tires and sealant
• E-bike flat tire

Sources

• What tools do I need for my e-bike, Park Tool
• Tire and tube removal and installation, Park Tool