I have no experience in repairing a bike and need help!
Do I need to replace only the inner tube or the tyre too ?
by future_hotshot
I have no experience in repairing a bike and need help!
Do I need to replace only the inner tube or the tyre too ?
by future_hotshot
8 Comments
That tire looks done. Probably original to the bike. Since it’s the front tire, I think best practice would be to replace it.
Almost certainly just the inner tube.
Although from the image it’s impossible to tell if there isn’t some kind of catastrophic damage to the tire. But this is exteremly unlikely.
You can also most likely just patch the inner tube. It’s a good skill to have and saves money.
Hard to say from this picture if the tire needs to be replaced. One thing I am noticing is that your rim strip seems to be popping out of the tire which means it’s likely broken. You can either replace it with a proper rim strip that’s appropriately sized, or use a couple layers of electrical tape instead or even some gorilla tape if available. Then feel around the inside of the tire for thorns or anything else that could’ve caused a puncture. If you don’t find anything your problem may have been the missing rim strip. If that’s the case, now just replace your tube and you’ll be good to go.
Edited to fix spelling errors
Follow this guide to determine the cause of the flat, it may just be a small thorn, staple, piece of glass, etc… which will need to be removed or else it will cause flats again and again.
https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/tire-and-tube-removal-and-installation
Can be hard to tell from a pic, your tires are a little bit worn on the sidewalls, but not too bad. Usually the rear tire tread will be more worn than the front if they are the same age.
Both.
I see nothing in this picture that indicates you need to replace the tire
Most of the time the inner tube just needs replacing. Get some plastic tyre levers and put your bike on a stand or upside down. Then remove the front wheel with the quick release by loosening it then gently removing it and the wheel. While the front wheel is out make sure your brake levers are not used at all. Then use plastic tyre levers and your hands to remove your tyre. Remove the inner tube then inspect the tyre on the inside and out for cuts or tears. Then inspect the wheel rim for anything sharp or any damage. If the rim and tyre are both undamaged and your rim tape is undamaged then install a new inner tube that matches the size listed on the tyre. I suggest watching some YouTube tutorials on how to do this properly before you do.
You need a brand new bike. This is always the correct answer for such questions.