Fixed Jogger Stroller

Posted on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 12:09 pm

How do i fix a flat tire on a jogger stroller?

The front wheel is flat & i dont know what to do. Someone suggested i get inner tubes, where do i get those & how do i change them? What else can i try? What kind of pump?
Thanks in advance.

You're about to take your baby out in the jogging stroller and notice that one of the tires is flat. This seems like something that is complicated, but really, changing the inner tube on your flat stroller tire isn't that hard at all. Put down the baby and get ready for a quick trip to Target or any other discount department store that sells bikes and bike supplies. All you need is the tube and you can fix it in no time.
.Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions.Things You'll Need:
Air pump
New inner tube
1
Remove the cap from the tire's air valve. You won't be able to get the valve out of the tire rim with the cap on.

2
Hold the tire in one hand and the tire rim in the other hand. Bend and pull the tire sideways until you can gently pull it off the rim, all the way around the circle of the rim. You should end up with the rim/stroller in one hand and the tire with inner tube in the other hand. Let go of the rim/stroller for now.

3
Remove the inner tube from the tire. Check the inner tube and the stroller tire for tube size. Usually, 16 "/1.75 is standard for the side tires.

4
Buy a replacement inner tube in the right size. They run about $6.

5
Remove the cap from the new tube. Place it inside the tire. Thread the valve through the rim. Tuck the tire's edges into the rim. This is the hardest part, but once you get a section tucked into the rim, the rest tucks in easily all the way around. Fill up the new inner tube with air until tire is hard. Cap the valve and it's ready.