Onewheel XR Hub & Tire Replacement

Difficulty: Moderate

Steps: 7 – 11

Time Required: 30 – 60 minutes

Introduction

If your Onewheel XR tire is worn down or you’re just ready for a new one, use this guide to help you change it and get right back to riding!

For your safety, power off your Onewheel XR prior to disassembly. This reduces the risk of electrical malfunctions and/or damage during the replacement process.

Note: Altering or damaging any component of your Onewheel XR during disassembly/reassembly may render your existing warranty void or lead to refusal of non-warranty service at the discretion of Future Motion, Inc. (the creators of Onewheel).

Step 1 Remove the bottom bumper screws

Remove all twelve (12) screws using a 1/8″ hex bit.
Note: Keep screws organized as they are easy to mix up and/or lose.

Step 2 Remove the top footpad screws and footpads

Remove all four (4) screws using a 1/8″ hex bit.
Caution: For the front footpad sensor connector, turn (counter-clockwise) only the smaller part of the connector closest to the controller. Turning the entire body of the connector can damage it or your controller.
Note: If you are unable to remove the footpad sensor connector using your fingers, you may use a Future Motion™ footpad connector wrench or a pair of long nose pliers (be gentle).

Step 3 Remove the top bumper screws and bumpers

Remove all four (4) screws using a 1/8″ hex bit.
To remove the front bumper, pull it toward the nose of the Onewheel™. DO NOT pull it straight down.
You should also remove the cable compartment cover at this time.

Step 4 Disconnect the motor connectors

Caution: For the motor barrel connector, turn (counter-clockwise) only the smaller part of the connector closest to the controller. Turning the entire body of the connector can damage it or your controller.
When removing the 6-pin motor connector, you must partially pull out the white (or red) tab on the top of the connector. DO NOT pull the tab out completely.
Once the tab has been pulled out, you can remove the connector by pressing firmly on the black tab on the top of the connector and pulling out; away from the controller.
Note: If the 6-pin connector isn’t coming loose easily, re-seat it by pushing it back toward the controller (you may hear a click), squeeze the black tab more firmly, and try again.
If needed, you may use a flat-head screwdriver to help pry the 6-pin connector away from the controller, but BE CAREFUL as the connector is fragile and will break if the black tab is not pressed in as you pry.

Step 5 Remove the wiring harness t-plate and motor cable retaining clip screws

Remove all three (3) screws using a #1 Phillips bit.
Note: DO NOT remove the motor cable t-plate or the wiring harness retaining clips.

Step 6 Remove the hub bolts

Remove all four (4) bolts using a 1/4″ hex bit.

Step 7 Remove the hub/tire assembly

The hub and tire assembly can be removed by lifting/pressing it through the top of the rails (in order to clear the wiring harness).
Caution: Be extremely careful not to damage the motor cables as you separate the hub from the rails. The cables must be gently manipulated in order to allow adequate clearance.

If you need to remove your tire, proceed to Step 8.

Step 8 Remove the valve cap and core

Use a valve core removal tool to remove the valve core (turn counter-clockwise).
Caution: Due to the pressure within the tire, the valve core can shoot out of the valve if removed too quickly. The escaping air may also be extremely cold due to the pressure. Loosen the valve core slowly to allow some of the air to escape prior to fully removing it from the valve.

Step 9 Break the tire beads

Use a bead breaker to free the tire beads from each side of the hub.
Caution: Be extremely careful not to damage the motor cables, connectors, or the hub during this step.

Step 10 Remove the tire

Starting on the side of the hub opposite of the motor cables, use a nylon tire lever to lift the tire bead over the rim of the hub.
Caution: DO NOT use metal tools to remove the tire from the hub.
To make this step easier, press the side of the tire, on the same side of the hub as the motor cables, inward (toward the center of the hub). This will allow that bead to fall into a channel/groove which will make it easier to lift the opposing bead over the rim and free that side of the tire from the hub.
Once you have lifted the bead over the rim on the first side of the tire, you can pull the other bead over the rim as well. No special tools should be required for the second bead.
Note: This process may seem difficult/tricky the first few times you do it, but it gets easier over time. You’ve got this!

Step 11 Clean the hub

Use shop towels to clean any remaining tire sealant or debris from the hub.
Caution: Be extremely careful not to damage the motor cables, connectors, or the hub itself during this step.