How To - Solid Tubeless Tire Install for your Xiaomi 365 or Hover 1 Scooter (8.5 in tire)
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- Walking you through the install of an 8.5 solid tire install on a Xiaomi, GoTrax, or Hover 1 scooter. I had a third flat tire on a scooter and decided I'd had enough of the tubed tires. This includes removal and reinstall of the tire, as well as detailed step by step instructions on how to mount the new tire to the rim. Hint, you need to boil the tire.
If you need to know how to remove the tire from the scooter, I've created this video here which walks you through the removal and install process: • How to Replace Your Sc...
Amazon has a couple of these tires including a glow in the dark version. You may want to pick up some tire spoons and zip ties:
Solid tires - front and back: amzn.to/3kGqftL
Multi-Colored Tire: amzn.to/323iZ2X
Long tire spoons: amzn.to/2E1VuP4
Cable Ties - heavy duty: amzn.to/3avMsVN
The tool to get the tire off: amzn.to/2SaM4EH
Allen wrenches in case you don't have any: amzn.to/2UNBTHq
If you still want to go with a tube after watching this video pick up your 8.5-Inch Inner tubes for Xiaomi M365 / Gotrax / Hover 1 Electric Scooter Inflated Spare Tire 8 1/2 here: amzn.to/38H2yL8
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If you'd like to pick up a tire, the solid tires - front and back: amzn.to/3kGqftL or you can get
Multi-Colored Tire: amzn.to/323iZ2X
I want to install air tires to reduce the feeling of all the bumps on the road. How do I do? There is no place for the valve on my wheels
You'd most likely have to notch out a hole on the rim, but you're going to compromise the rim. So I'd try to purchase a wheel that supports air tires
This was the single hardest thing I have ever done to any moving vehicle, car, or scooter.
Three flat tires on the rear tire of my Hover 1 led me here. I’m not mechanical, so needed some help. Really helped with assembly and disassembly, thank you. I boiled the tire 2x and no way could I get that tire on the rim. Wrong tools, wrong leverage. However, the fellas down at World Famous Mike’s Bikes (motorcycle shop) in Queen Creek AZ were able to pretty quickly. The right tools make the difference, for sure. For all y’all that got this on by yourself, kudos.
Thanks! Your tutorial helped me a great deal. Took me about an hour to first get the old tire to come off (idk why but it was the hardest) and then replace it with a new one. Boiled the rubber and managed to wrap it around the wheel with just bare hands and two large screwdrivers to center the tyre later. Took some serious effort but was definitely worth it. The repair shop where I live overcharges for the service. It can be done so don't give up people!
Thank you for sharing! Glad you were successful in getting it on yourself!
Thank you for this. 3 hours and a lot of sweat and I finally got my tire on. Same exact one as yours and had the same issues lol. I actually had the hardest time getting the original tire off and ended up cutting it off with some strong scissors. Made it a lot easier.
Thanks again for your help. You rock.
Thank you so much!
@@AndiWofford Is that you talking ( a guy's voice?) or someone else?
I just had to do the same thing and was curious if anyone else ever had as well haha
I couldn’t have done it without your video. Thank you! The zip ties were genius! What a tough sucker to get on!!!!
You're welcome! Glad to have helped!
Just had to do this weekend. Extremely hard job you did really well
Thanks a bunch my brother I was getting so stressed over this and getting aggressive throwing screwdrivers at the wall save me a lot of stress too
Thanks, this helped out a lot. I added salt to the water to raise the boiling point and this definitely made them more pliable and hotter! Definitely used the trick with the hole in the wood.
That raises the boiling point by a mere 0.04°C
@@RowOfMushyTiT sometimes thats all you need, also depends on where you live..
I can see your frustration lol....ive been avoiding this til now but here we go....ugh! Thanks for the video!
Good luck! You got this!
follow your vid and got my tyre on in no time, thanks man 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you! Just replaces both tires. Do you happen to know how to replace the led light? Mine never worked
Hi Andi,
Thank you for tutorial. I have to add that for 365pro front wheel is far more difficult to work with and riding on solid tires are less comfortable , more battery consuming , I have this feeling like riding on flat tire and is more slippery especially on wet surfaces. Despite it , In my opinion , replace is sensible solution.
Thanks for your feedback!
A couple of weeks ago I change the front tire, but the solid tire shrunk my range. Does it affect to the capacity of the engine or battery?
@@giorgigabri in my case , yes. I would say that this is due to greater fraction of solid tires.
ერთადერთი უარყოფითი, რაც მყარი საბურავებით მინახავს არის ის, რომ არც ისე კარგია გასეირნება. მე არ მინახავს რა იწვევს ბატარეის ან ძრავის დიაპაზონის შემცირებას. ზოგი ამბობს, რომ დამატებითმა ხახუნმა შეიძლება შეამციროს დიაპაზონი.
Great video! Helped a ton
Hi Andi, I have an m365 pro and I've had my second pincture and at present I'm struggling to put the tire on 1 side of the rim can u help
Painful to watch !!! Very entertaining !!! I enjoy your videos !!!
It’s great for a while once they on your like no more flats but eventually they wear out you’ll notice splits where the holes are that will end up reaching the tire surface mine lasted about a year
I'm thinking of either replacing the inner tubes of my hover-1 tires or buying solid tires. Which one do you feel is better?
Also, on a side note, apparently many electric scooters get flats easily, since the tires are smaller so they are more prone to become flat. No wonder so many people have the same issue! This is why I'm thinking of buying solid tires instead.
On another side note, I clicked on the glow in the dark solid tires and it said the product was currently unavailable. Do you have any other glow in the dark alternatives from which I could buy? And you said it is also possible to buy solid tires attached to the rim. Do you have any links for these? Thanks again for everything!
I have a hover-1 pioneer, not a xiaomi 365, so even though a lot of solid tires work with the pioneer, a bunch of solid tires with the rim attached are not compatible with the pioneer.
Thanks for your video, must have watched it 3 times during my repair! I have another tire to replace the front wheel as well, but I'm worried bc I won't be able to use the zip tie trick, since that wheel is the solid motor one.
You're welcome 🥰. Let me make an attempt on that one as well and I'll throw a video together. You're the second person to ask about it, so clearly there's a need!
@@AndiWofford I got the front tire on just by boiling the tire 15 mins, putting Vaseline on the rim and tire, I sat the rim flat on my wood w the cable side down, and worked the tire on over the top. Definitely had to secure it with my knees and it took a lot more muscle than w the zip ties, but the Vaseline was a game changer. Didn't use any dish soap. One CZcams video recommended microwaving the tire for 3 mins w breaks every minute. DO NOT do that! Less than 90s and a hole burnt in the tire. Stick with boiling! GL and thanks again!
I'm trying to replace the front tire of my GoTrax GXL V2, which has no spokes to put zipties through. Having a bit of a hard time with it.
Can you use the old hole of the schrader valve? I did that and was able to get it on.
You didn't list a link in your description of one with the tire already on the rim like you said you did. Can you change that? Cause I've been trying for days to get my tired on and no matter what it just won't work.
Fabric tyres that comes with these scooters last for 2-3 months. Does someone make proper ones?
Very helpful. Thank you
Is there any place I can get new front fender for gotrax scooter tryed ther site but only had forks
Great Video
When you fit the brake callipers back the correct way to align it to the disk is to merely press on the lever. The pads then grip the disk and align themselves, then just do the bolts up whilst holding the lever.
Anyone know what the inner groove width is on the tires and the rims?
Great vid 👌
Thank you!
For those thinking about don’t bother I did all the tricks soap, boiled in water to soften rubbed Vaseline around rim wrestled with it 2 hours that’s an hour each wheel
Are those solid tires any good? I am having a hard time with the air ones already every bump i drive over.
They are good tires, but if the pneumatic ones aren't comfortable, it's doubtful that the solid tires are going to make your ride any better. I'm sorry.
This video was absolutely perfect! Walked me through this step by step. 5 stars. Would post pic if I could here.
Thanks so much! I've got one coming for the front tire shortly 😉
i have hover -1 dynamo how do i take off back tire
Can you tell me what specific model this is? I had the hover 1 dynamo, and could not find a video on how to change the tires. They are made completely different. I ended up just returning it. Now I want to buy a new one but one that I can actually find a tutorial for. All reviews say these tires pop easily and recommend soild tries.
Hi - this model can be found here: amzn.to/32Ts6Ec
Brilliant jobs thanks🇸🇪❤️
You are too kind, thank you!
Whoa I thought watching u change out ur flat was work but NOO WAY this is Ridiculous but BravO 👏
Thank you. It was a beast for sure. But it is possible to change it yourself!
All that struggle not easy great video
Thanks so much! It's possible as long as you take the right steps to complete the install. Hope the video was able to help!
@@AndiWofford I agree and it's not like ideally I'll be changing tyres everytime. Once I perfect it it will be easier practice makes perfect lol and yes video was very helpful thanks a lot 😊👍
Do you have a video showing how to change a tubeless tire on the front motor wheel of an e-scooter? I'm having a hard time finding one?
This one is for the front tire: czcams.com/video/dzsgjCj397c/video.html
@@AndiWofford Thank you!
hi , can i buy them red in 8p and adapt them to my xprit 10p scooter?
I have no idea what you’re asking, but if you’re asking about buying an 8 inch tire and putting them on a ten inch wheel that’s probably not going to work
Thank you! Wish me luck
Good luck! You got this!
If my Hover 1 has a 10 inch tire.. will the Amazon Rubber Solid tire link fit my Hover ?
No, unfortunately it won't. I've tried to find one at ten inches and can't seem to locate anything but 8.5's
Thanks for the helpful video, just ordered everything, just one question: some Amazon reviews say that boiling the tire indoors is overpowering, is this true? Did you just heat the thing up in your kitchen?
If you check out the front tire video, you can see that I boiled it outside ( czcams.com/video/dzsgjCj397c/video.html ) - but you can do it inside. I woudln't reccomend it if you have the capacity to boil it outside though.
This was so super helpful. I followed the instructions exactly and worked like a charm. Thank you!
I'm glad my video helped you! You're welcome!
Can this work fo the turboant x7
I tried to contact the website but they just said that they wouldn't be back til January
And I contacted them every other week since November
It would appear so, as the website says that scooter has an 8.5" tire: amzn.to/30V3Zo8
hey my tube tire is flat i want to teplace it with solid tire but the size of my default tube tire is 8.1 its hard to find a 8.1 on the internet they are all 8.5 is 8.5 fit on my wheel? what do you think
Honestly I'm not sure. You could try an 8 inch and see how it works; might be hard to get on though. . .
You damaged your brake Disc.. 😂😂 greetings from germany
Do I have to order two of those if I have one with a tube 8,5 inch. Xiaomi Pro
Only if you want to replace both tires. If you want to keep the tube, then just get one: amzn.to/30V3Zo8
Any of you guys knows where to take these tires to a repair shop in the Miami area? this is very hard !!
ok, I ended by doing the plastic tie + tire heat trick, that did it. But wasn't easy though
if I can give you 1000000 likes, I would . Thanks for showing us how to install that MF solid tire. Such a pain in the ass to put it on.
Thank you! Happy to help! Best of luck with it!
Do you have a video for the front tire to be put on
Right here: czcams.com/video/dzsgjCj397c/video.html
So much easier when boiling them, I've done such way 2 times, now I will try with 10 inch solid tires with inner holes, these with outer holes are terrible, the worst after the totally solid ones
Boiling was the way to go for me!
My GoTrax G4 has split rims, which makes this a lot easier.
Very informative video and saved my butt but now my breaks aren’t breaking i followed your directions everything works except the breaks. Is any suggestions?
I'm going to need a little more info. The brakes don't work at all when you squeeze the handle? Or they work a little? Did you get the disc lined up between the two pads?
@@AndiWofford Don't ya hate that..they ask for help//then disappear.
Yeah, if I'm not fast enough on a response they likely figured it out on their own.
Do you have any tips to put a solid tire on the front wheel?🙏🏽
Yes, I made another video. Right here: czcams.com/video/dzsgjCj397c/video.html
Hey I have ninebot Segway g25 scooter electrónic same ??? Tire 🛞??
The Ninebot by Segway KickScooter E25(A) version comes with 9" tires, so no. Not the same size.
Can you believe that I did it with my bare hands ! Just put in microwave for 2 minutes and fit the top part and forced the bottom part to fit in using the Pam of my hands. It did leave a bruises lasted for few weeks but we are all good now lol
I'm shocked honestly - I tried a lot of different things but I haven't heard that a microwave for 2 minutes would loosen it up enough to slide it on there. Thanks for sharing!
😂
@@AndiWofford why'd u took the break off ???
@@AndiWofford the weel should slide right off...
Unfortunately mine would not come out without loosening that brake caliper. I tried without it and couldn't get it off.
Hover 1 Alpha electric scooter
Tire and inner tube ???
I can't able to find it anywhere any ideas please let me know
I believe it would be these: amzn.to/3yWGDx0 - says they're 10" inner tubes for replacement.
@@AndiWofford I just ordered it now I guess I will find out on Thursday if they are okay
Please let me know, I'm interested
@@AndiWofford I will let you know thank you for your help
Can you show how to replace the front tire
Already done here: czcams.com/video/dzsgjCj397c/video.html
The replacement tire, did you put it on a hover 1 scooter? Amazon said the tire is for Xiaomi scooter.
Yes, it's on a Hover 1 scooter. Which also has the same 8.5" tire as the Xiaomi scooter. They both have the same tire size
How about Hover 1 Alpha ???
Tire and inner tube ???
Or solid tire ???
I can't able to find it anywhere any ideas please let me know
Please note that the tire is directional and it has to be installed with the wedges forward.
Mine is backwards.... I can't tell anything is wrong.... What am I looking for, like bad handling?
Does the scooter run at the same speed and acceleration with the solid tires?
From what I can tell, there is little to no difference with acceleration and speed on a solid tire
Andi Wofford awesome thanks for the help and quick answer!!
@@crazyrussian1974 Anytime my friend!
A reviewer should always mentioned if a scooter have splitt-able tyre-rims, or not. The Zero 8/9/10 models have it, for example. It's still gonna be a hassle to change tubes/tyres for customers without skills and tools - but at least it's gonna be a much smaller hassle. And bicycle-stores with workshops are more likely to help you out. Especially if you already have the spare-tube with you.
This reivew is for the Xiaomi m365 and Hover 1 scooters, which covers how to change tires on rims that do not split apart.
@@AndiWofford I realize that your clip is not a scooter-review, but about changing tyres. My upload was more about reminding future customers to look out for and demand more user-friendly design-solutions like splitt-able rims.
And while that's fine, starting a comment with "a reviewer should always mention" appears to be directed at the creator for omitting critical content.
@@AndiWofford True. The comment could have been formulated better.
However, I always appreciate comments. And this insight into splittable rims is no doubt helpful for viewers, so thank you for sharing
I hve to swap mines... im gonna use tire soap to help get it on... hopefully it does the job.
Best of luck with that!
@@AndiWofford I had to boil it lol and use a lil soap, it was ruff but I just completed it.
Congrats! Good job!
the mount for rim setup you have is good. but all that effort to stretch the tire is crazy. How about with current setup of using a zip tie one side of the rim, your mount. Just insert a metal rod into one of the holes on the opposite end of the tire. attach a ratchet strap on the rod and secure the strap to something firm. Start tightening and when the tire stretches just use the flat bar to slide the rest of the tire in. You may need 2 flat bars to make this easier.
The easy way to put it in without complicated tools is.... and I do it in less than 4 minutes
1 put the tire in the Microwave for two minutes( I’m not kidding ) to the rim lubricate with dishwasher soap
2 with gloves 🧤 and a little bit push manipulate the tire inside the rim and voila.... I do this on my kid scoter and takes me less than 3 minutes
Tire expands little like a marshmallow and it’s way Easy to handle I didn’t need a tool trust me it’s works !!!!!!!👍🏻👍🏼👍🏽👍🏾👍🏿Im not a strong man just smart 🤙🏼
How you do the front?
Here you go: czcams.com/video/dzsgjCj397c/video.html
Love it! Amazing video, Andi!
Awe, Thanks Jewlz! You're so sweet!
Good idea, the zip ties👍
Thank you!
The tires I got haven't got them holes* around the outside. This is gonna be stressful.
Uh oh, I thought they would all have them. The link I shared should be the ones with the holes. Unless something has changed
Does this work on the Hover 1 Dynamo?
From what I've seen it only works with eight and a half inch tires because those are the only ones that are manufactured as replacement tires for these scooters. I don't see any of the other sizes like 10 in or 6 1/2 in a solid tubeless tire
Thanks appreciate the feedback
That was incredibly difficult!
Glad you got it done!
Denis bike mechanics : hold my beer ...
How the hell do you get them on the front wheel. I'm giving up
I have a solution for that! I made another video: czcams.com/video/dzsgjCj397c/video.html
That looks like a nightmare, and I have just gotten one of those tires. I can see I am in for hours of work 🙂
Although you don't mention it, did you look at the tread pattern to see if you're mounting the tire appropriately for the direction of rotation? The tread pattern seems to indicate it would want to be mounted one way or the other for leading water out to the sides.
I may have mentioned it in some of my other scooter tire videos, but great point!
it was cooled down bcs of these operations. so you can skip heating at all if you plan to do this long way
How are you not removing the disc brake you're going to ruin and bend it
I'm pretty careful around the disc, but feel free to remove it if it makes you comfortable.
I bought a new scooter instead of attempting to change the tyre. I have 4 scooters now. 3 of them have flat tyre
Was really thinking about it but the i've read your comment and realised how absurd it woud be hehe
Go to Halfords. Do you really have that much money lmao.
thats exactly the reason why our world is so fucked
@@ohhu6098 did that today they said they can’t put on solid
@@CubicT that's strange I got one put on less than a month ago..
Took me about 8mins to get mine on it wasn’t easy tho
i hihgly recommend that you remove disk brake when you do this
Thanks for the tip!
Who change the tyres ?
I'm not entirely sure what you're asking. Did I change the tires?
How about the front tyre?!
Yep - made a video on that here: czcams.com/video/dzsgjCj397c/video.html
Respect
Thank you so much!
@@AndiWofford No, thank you. Keep up the good work
yeah, this really works if you want to destroy your rim
I used 2 spoons 😊
Ughhh I just removed the tire from the wheel last night. It sucked, and I haven't even tried to cook the new tire yet. Not excited for that step.
You can do it Brian! I believe in you!
This is definitely NOT face but I just boiled my tire and then stood on it and bounced my weight on it until the tire was finally forced onto the rim
Hey, if it works, it works! Glad to hear you got it!
@@AndiWofford I spoke too soon I have to take the tire back off now bc it's not fitting right on the rim
I myself am a transgender woman trying to install one of these. this made me more confident.
Ayooo! Likewise, this is crazy intense
Seeing this reminds me of that discovery show or whatever about a cis woman run car shop; I feel like we need to start a show about a trans women electric scooter repair shop!
Hallo I'm interested
Excellent!
Lmao use that man strength 😂
I think screwing the wooden plank down to a table would've made this much easier.
Yes.
That was your scooter!
@@AndiWofford yes
im watching ur videos right now
Is there any downsides?
The ride is less comfortable
There's options like suspensions: czcams.com/video/jioY6IqFeDw/video.html
@@AndiWofford yeah but I wouldn’t want to deal with putting one on
That's fair. It's a commitment of a couple hours and money for sure. There's downsides to everything. Pneumatic tires have the capacity to go flat.
@@AndiWofford yep.
Try to put the tier in microwave. Much easier to fit when it warm
I decided to boil mine, which definitely helped make it stretchier so that I could get it on the tire.
how long in microwave?
I didn't use the microwave for mine, I boiled it
@@littlemar22 1 minute on each side 2 time's.
Hover 1 Alpha electric scooter
Tire and inner tube
I can't able to find it
Any ideas please
Maybe solid tire ???
Where I can able to find it ???
Thank you so much
I got mine on with only one screwdriver and my knees
Great job! Took me two leverage points.
Nice brag thanos
Much simple is to go to a tire repair center and pay maximum 10 dollars to install the tyres on the rims. This is not to do at home. You waste time and you will be very furious on Chinese :)))))
You didnt have to take off the brakes...
wtf weelll all that work will pay off in the long run
That's exactly right - I hope so!
Help me plz
Having some trouble?
She makes it a mission
Whoa there !!! ....you put grease around the rim and tyre...it slips on..
grease around the rim o0