How Do You Put An Innertube In A Lawn Mower Tire?
When a lawnmower tire has plenty of tread left yet has a puncture or leak, it may be less expensive to put an inner tube in the tire to extend the life of the tire. To purchase an inner tube for a lawnmower tire, get the numbers on the side of the tire and call local tire shops for price and availability. Check for any glass, nails or other debris and remove before inserting the inner tube in the tire. Put a jack, jack stand, concrete block or other stable wedge under the lawnmower to support the lawnmower. Remove the tire and rim from the lawnmower. Lay the wheel on a solid surface. Wedge a crowbar and hammer between the rim and tire. Hit the crowbar with the hammer to push the tire away from the rim to break the bead. Go all the way around the rim with the crowbar and hammer to push the tire totally away from the rim. Be careful not to damage the edge of the tire or the rim. Push the tire down where the valve stem is protruding through the rim. Use a pair of sharp snips to cut the va
