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First of all i know a lot of bikes are tubed, but are there some that are tubeless? how hard are they to change? is the changing process similar to changing a bicycle tire or do i need a tire changer?

Mike Panic

mag or cast wheels are generally tubelss, spoke wheels are tubed and require a new tube and rim strip every time you change a tire

most street bikes, sport bikes, cruisers, choppers, etc that you would ride on the street require a tire machines to change them and an electronic wheel balancer

most motorcross tires can be changed w/ spoons, but it is not easy. they again need a new tube and rim strip because they are spoked

CBRF4i

If your talking about a streetbike tire i would advise you just to take off your wheel and bring it to a shop because those ZR rated tires are VERY tough to get on the rim without a machine

D2N

It can be done manually but it really is a pain in the *** - Cycle Gear gets my $12 per wheel (off the bike) to do this.

mckenzie

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cycle gear workers are cool people, answer every/any questions.

mos

Don't try this... even if you work at Taco Bell and get paid $6 an hour, its *STILL* not worth your time and effort. With the right equipment at a shop its quick and easy. Pay the $10 or $20...

boosted-delslow

Yeah I would not even attempt to do this my self. Plus you will probally scratch the **** out of the rim in the process.