06/16/2026
I used to think I needed to wait around for wheelchair maintenance teams to come swap my tires, until I realized I could do it myself. Now? I roll into independence one tire at a time 💪🏼
And with Kenda Tires, changing them has never been easier.
Here’s how to do it—save this for next time you get a flat or need a fresh set:
1. Check the rim tape on your wheel to make sure it’s intact and there’s nothing sharp that could slice your tube.
2. Add a little bit of air to your new tube, then place the tube inside your tire.
3. Look for the directional arrow on the tire. This tells you which way the tread should face. You want that traction working with you, not against you.
4. Push one side of the tire onto the wheel gently using your fingers.
5. Once one side is fully on, work the other side on carefully—this part is important. Don’t pinch the tube between the rim and tire or you’ll pop it and have to start over.
6. If that last bit gets tight (it will), grab your tire spoon and pop it over the edge.
7. Pump it to the recommended PSI, pop it back on your chair, and you’re good to roll. 👊🏽
In this video:
🛞 Tire – Kenda Paradigm (use code WHEELWITHME30 for 30% off your tire + tube order)
♿️ Wheel – Spinergy XSLX Cerakote Blue w/ TC Max Push Rim (use code JESI)
🔋 Pump – Ryobi 18V Cordless High Pressure Air Pump
🥄 Tools – Small Metal Bike Spoons
💬 DM me if you want links to any of the above!
You don’t have to wait.
You don’t have to settle.
You don’t have to rely on someone else to do what you can learn to do.
💥 Question – Do you change your own tires, or is this gonna be your first time trying? Comment below ⬇️
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