{"id":104035,"date":"2025-12-15T06:53:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T06:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=104035"},"modified":"2026-03-10T08:54:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:54:44","slug":"change_bicycle_tyre","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/en\/blog-posts\/fahrradreifen_wechseln\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing bicycle tires - professional tips for at home."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A flat tire usually happens when you can least use it. With the following steps, you can ensure that your bike is ready to ride again quickly and cleanly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Prepare tools &amp; materials.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Have everything ready before you start - this will save you time and nerves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2509\" height=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ges_reifenwechsel-werkzeug-uebersicht.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104123 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tools &amp; material.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3-4 Tire levers: Use these to lift the casing off the rim - this prevents scratches on the rim<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New hose or jacket: <br>   - Hose with hole or leaking valve    <br>   - Coat for cracks, dents or worn tread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Air pump with pressure gauge: For the right pressure. Make sure you have the right pump head (AV, SV, DV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: repair kit, talcum powder (for easier mounting) and a soft cloth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does the hose or the jacket need to be replaced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hose.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visible hole<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valve wobbles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rubber is brittle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loses air<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coat.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cracks in the side wall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bump when rolling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tire has no more tread<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tires can no longer be set evenly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/schlauch_mantel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104156 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Valve &amp; size check.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Autoventil-Schrader-Ventil.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2509\" height=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Autoventil-Schrader-Ventil.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104125\" style=\"width:500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Autovalve (AV), Schrader valve.<\/strong><br><br>The AV is the most common bicycle valve, similar to the car tire valve. It is robust and easy to use. <br>To inflate: Remove the valve cap, fit the pump head and pump up to the desired pressure. Deflate: Press the pin in the center. Installation: Insert the valve through the rim opening and secure with a nut if necessary. Ideal for mountain and touring bikes, as it can also be used at service stations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Franzsisches-Ventil-Presta-Ventil-oder-Sclaverandventil.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2509\" height=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Franzsisches-Ventil-Presta-Ventil-oder-Sclaverandventil.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104127\" style=\"width:500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>French valve (SV), Presta valve or Sclaverand valve.<\/strong><br><br>The SV is slimmer and lighter than the car valve and is mainly used on racing bikes. It is suitable for narrow rims and can withstand high pressure. <br>To inflate: Remove the valve cap, loosen the nut on the valve pin, fit the pump head, pump, close the nut again, replace the cap. Installation: Insert the valve through the rim opening and secure with the nut. Ideal for racing bikes and gravel bikes due to precise pressure control.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Blitzventil-Dunlop-Ventil.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2509\" height=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Blitzventil-Dunlop-Ventil.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104133\" style=\"width:500px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Flash valve (DV), Dunlop valve<br>Older city valve (special head required).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The DV is widely used in Europe and is easy to maintain. To inflate: Remove the valve cap, attach the pump and pump. Deflate: Loosen the nut on the valve core. Fitting: Unscrew the nut, insert the valve through the rim opening, insert the valve core. Robust and ideal for everyday bikes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you read the ETRTO specification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A typical example:&nbsp;<strong>40-622<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40<\/strong>&nbsp;= Tire width in millimeters<br><strong>622<\/strong>&nbsp;= Rim flange diameter in millimeters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means: This tire is 40 mm wide and fits on a rim with a diameter of 622 mm (corresponds to about 28 inches).<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2509\" height=\"1669\" src=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Reifenlabel-Groessenangaben.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104099 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Check the rim tape.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Check the rim tape before changing the inner tube. Cracks or displacements can expose spoke holes and damage the inner tube - replace if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Change the front wheel.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. remove wheel<\/strong> <br>Open the brake, release the quick release or unscrew the quick-release axle and remove the front wheel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2.<\/strong> <strong>Deflate &amp; loosen tires<\/strong><br>Open the valve and allow the air to escape completely. Position the tire lever opposite the valve and lever the casing off the rim<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3. remove the hose<\/strong><br>Carefully pull out the inner tube and check the rim and inside of the casing for foreign objects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4. insert new hose<\/strong> <br>Pre-pump the inner tube slightly, paying attention to the direction of rotation. Insert the valve straight into the rim opening and push the casing back on by hand<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5. inflation &amp; control<\/strong><br>Inflate tire evenly, check fit (tire line must be even all around), align valve vertically<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6. install wheel<\/strong><br>Tighten axle, lock brake<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solve problems.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Problem<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Remedy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tire wobbles<\/td><td>Coat fits unevenly<\/td><td>Drain to ~1 bar, reseat jacket all around, check control line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brake grinds on the tire<\/td><td>Bike not positioned correctly \/ saddle slightly crooked<\/td><td>Reposition and fix the wheel; for disk: saddle loose, pull lever, tighten saddle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bang when inflating<\/td><td>Hose is pinched<\/td><td>Release the pressure, loosen the casing at the point, fit the hose neatly, inflate slowly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Change the rear wheel.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The procedure for the rear wheel is almost identical - except that it involves the chain and rear derailleur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Preparation<\/strong><br>Shift to the smallest sprocket, set the rear derailleur lever to \u201eOFF\u201c and open the brake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Change hose<\/strong><br>Deflate, loosen the casing and replace the inner tube as for the front wheel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Installation:<\/strong><br>Place the chain on the smallest sprocket, pull the rear derailleur slightly backwards, tighten the axle and check the fit of the wheel and brake<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Solve problems.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Problem<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Remedy<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chain is next to the sprocket<\/td><td>Chain slipped during insertion<\/td><td>Loosen wheel, place chain on top of smallest sprocket, reinsert<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tire wobbles<\/td><td>Coat fits unevenly<\/td><td>Drain to ~1 bar, reseat jacket all around, check control line<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brake grinds on the tire<\/td><td>Bike not positioned correctly \/ saddle slightly crooked<\/td><td>Reposition and fix the wheel; for disk: saddle loose, pull lever, tighten saddle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bang when inflating<\/td><td>Hose pinched<\/td><td>Release the pressure, open the jacket at the point, clean the hose, inflate slowly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-d445cf74 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ruegg.ping-ag.ch\/en\/two-wheel-tire-world\/\">Two-wheel tire world<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A flat tire usually happens when you can least use it. 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