Tyre Glider Tyre Fitting & Removal Tool

The Tyre Glider is a compact tool for removing and fitting bicycle tyres, designed to tackle tight-fitting tyres.

Tyre Glider at a glance

• One tool for removing and fitting bike tyres
• Weight: 20g
• Rim clip fits tyre hooks up to 7mm wide
  

Watch the Tyre Glider how-to-use video

How to remove a tyre

1. Push the tyre bead inward to create a gap.
2. Position the Tyre Glider in the gap and scoop its lip fully under the bead.
3. Lever the tool back, pulling the bead over the wheel rim.
4. Push forward and downward to glide the tyre off the rim.

How to fit a tyre

1. Starting at the valve, clip the Tyre Glider onto the rim.
2. Use your palm to push the tool forward.
3. The bead seats as you push the Tyre Glider around the wheel.

Removing a tight-fitting tyre

Follow the removal steps above first. Starting opposite the Tyre Glider, pinch the bead inward around the wheel towards the tool. Turn the wheel back to the Tyre Glider’s position and push.

Fitting a tight tyre

Follow the fitting steps above first. When you encounter resistance, stand with the wheel between your legs and use your body weight to push down. For particularly tight-fitting tyres, use your thumb to help fit the final section of bead.

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