How to Replace a Tire on a Hand Truck or Dolly 

So wonderfully refreshing to have a woman doing a repair video. Thank you!

I've changed several tires on several different pieces of equipment and cars, but this was the first dolly. I could not figure out how to get the tire off until your video. You did a great job here walking us through it the whole way. Bless you for saving my day and thank you.

I am a tool guy. I do all my own auto repair. I had no idea axle caps twisted off. I have been cutting them and fighting them for years. So glad I watched this!😊

Tip: You can use a large enough socket (5/8 or bigger) and a hammer to tap the press-on retaining washer into place. Be sure to leave just a little bit of play so that the bearings are not pressed against. If the bearings have constant side pressure, they will fail prematurely.

So far the best video to replace the dolly wheels ,thanks !

previously i followed another video using a chisel and hammer to break the washer, but thank you for your method gave me the idea of using a vise grip, i didn't use wd-40, first it slips, i tighten the vise grip squeezing the washer harder until the washer deforms a bit and turns counter clockwise, and it comes off even easier,.....also I bought the wheel from harbor freight on sale for 3.99, much better than the original wheel

I searched forever before I found out the name of that part: "Axle Cap" (I kept finding vids where the wheel was held on with a cotter pin). As it turns out - I have the EXACT SAME dolly (what are the freakin chances?? LOL, thanks, and great vid; helped me get it done. :)))

Thank you for this video! I really appreciated how you showed in real time (not a sped up/heavily cut video) how to remove the axle caps (I didn't know what they were called before; now I won't sound like a dunce if I have to ask questions at the hardware store). Also- that there was a demonstration of what to do when you have stuff that really stuck together! Thanks again- great job!!!

So the tire went flat on my hand truck last night. I decided to replace it using flat free tires and ordered them this morning from Amazon. I then decided to see if I could find a video that would show me how to replace the tires. I was surprised to see you had the exact same hand truck as me. I was even more surprised to see you were replacing them with the same tires I just ordered from Amazon. LOL It doesn't get any better than that. Thank you. This was a HUGE help

Dear Ms. ToolBoxDiva - thank you. You are a rockstar. I love that you are wearing flip flops. Confidence. Thank you. You just saved me a lot of frustration. Geppetta the Ranch and Woodworker!

Thank you internet lady, this was a big help. You explained it very clearly.

I watched several videos on the subject, which didn’t help with getting the axle cap off. Your video was a lot more helpful and saved me a lot of work. Thanks.

Thank you for this video, I have been trying to get that axle cap off all afternoon using your method with screwdriver prying it up. But I did more searching here on YT, and found it would be much easier taking it off using vice grips, getting a good tight grip on it, then just twisting back and forth as you pull up on it. That eliminates using channel locks or pliers, always having to re-position them. And when putting that axle cap back on, get a 5/8" socket, it will fit right over the axle an on to the axle cap Then just pound it down with a hammer, shoves it down with equal pressure all around instead of using a screwdriver little by little. But props to you for doing it!

Thanks to your video I saved my hand truck dolly, it now has a second chance of life, the plastic wheel broke and now will be upgrading to a better quality wheel in general. At first I was ready to toss it out and have the city come pick it up as bulk item trash, your video helped me avoid that and fix it. Cheers, Danny C Los Angeles CA.

This Video just Spared me from a whole Lotta Fussin and my neighbors ears from a whole Lotta Cussin!! ..........🇺🇸 ToolDiva for President 🇺🇸

God bless you my sister. Thank you for posting this video. I have the exact issue with my dolly.

I stumbled across this, looking for practical methods to remove push nuts or axle caps. I LOVE IT. I love your channel! DIY + Creativity & Tools! I subscribed instantly. I also think you have a charming and pleasant personality. I look forward to browsing your video collection. Keep up the great work!

Thanks for the great demonstration!

Very handy !! Well explained, better than other guy's videos !!!! Thank you very much !!! 👏👏👏

I struggled for hours trying to pry off a frozen retaining ring using a screwdriver and a hammer. But then I had an epiphany and attached a huge wrench to the square shank screwdriver and twisted. The ring came off in 3 minutes. Thank you, Archimedes.

Thanks alot. I was struggling to take off that crazy cap. I was looking at RU-vid videos all day ,trying to figure out how to get it off.

THANK YOU. There are about 50 videos on RU-vid of this same problem, made by macho tool guys. And half of them are "remove the cap (not gonna show you how to do that), boom, next put the new tire on" which is COMPLETELY UNHELPFUL. The other half are, "break the cap, drill five holes in various places using three different power tools, and jerry rig your own unofficial system of keeping the wheel in place". Which is even worse. This is the only video that not only shows how it's SUPPOSED to go on, but explains the steps involved.

Thanks for the help. I hate axle caps. Cheap substitute for cotter pins.

thanks! was a piece of cake thanks to your video. FWIW, the washer came off easily with a pair of needle nose vice grips.

Thanks ♥️🙏👏👏👏 Going to fix my dolly!👍🤩😂

Thanks! It worked perfectly!

Thanks so much. I had the same problem but I couldn’t figure out how to take the wheel off. You solved my problem. Thanks a bunch.

Interesting for that type of hand truck which go as low as 50 to 60 dollars a typical person should just buy a new hand truck versus replacing it with tires that cost just the same. Especially since these marathons hold only 300 pounds roughly, using pneumatic tires can handle way over 500lbs to 1000lbs and is cheaper. For the sake of seeing how to change a wheel this totally makes sense and is helpful.

Good video , Im going have to change the tire on my dolly ,this helps alot ,thanks

Good job. I also , like many, had issues with the axle cap also known as a pressure washer. I ended up putting a small hole in it with a drill. Waiting for my replacement wheels . Not sure if I can reuse the axle cap, so I am attempting to drill a small hole in the axle and use a cotter/hitch pin. Thanks for your video.

Wow thank you so much for that video I never knew they made Solid State tires like that cuz I've got a little metal wagon that I pull around the yard and all four tires are constantly flat and they are on my wheelbarrow to so thank you for the video that's something I did not know you're becoming a real blessing to me

Thank you!!! I will definitely be back for more tips on other things!!

Thanks I used a liberal amount of WD-40 and was able to get the axel cap off since the new tire came with new axel cap I could be aggressive taking old one off. To drive the new axel cap on I used 11/16 deepwell socket and it went right on

Really good information. informative video, my favorite part is her orange toenails..bam! O.. and her garage floor is identical to mine. Ty

Great video. Thanks a lot!

This is so wroong! Hammer the back side of the rim outward and it pops right off without deforming it.

Great video thank you!

your the only video that helped me get that silly washer off....thanks

You rock! Thanks for the info!!

Thank you for this help

Nice work and very helpful.

Thank you. Very helpful demonstration.

Thanks so much. This helped a bunch. Have a great day.

Great Video! Though i’d suggest changing the title to “Wheel” instead of “Tire”. I am looking to replace the tires on the wheel, not the entire Wheel which is what this video walks through.

Great video! Thanks for solving this mystery and enabling me to replace the tires!

If you use a deep socket you can pop that washer back in to its spot much easier.

the spacers and 2 3/4 bearings are included . also you need to put grease in those grease fittings .

Ugh! Looks like a pain in the ars but I’ll give this a try. Dont know why I bought pneumatic tires to begin with and they failed the first time I used em. I need those no flat or solid tires. Thanks for the video

Flat Free. Never heard of it. I just bought a few regular wheels from Harbor Freight. I wish I would have saw this. But the new tires brought life back to my old hand truck. My hand truck is one of those Dusty things I put away until I need it. But when I do need it I have to air up the tires. I really need to reconsider the "flat free" option. But thank you for the insight.

use a socket to put the axle cap back on

I tried it and it work .. THANK YOU VERY MUCH..😪😪😪😪

very good video.

Thank you I used your method and got the wheels off.

Thanks for posting this

Thank you for the informative video, unfortunately my wheels refuse to come off. I think one of them stays on w/o this washer and with the load on. It doesn't seem like the bearing is rusted onto the axle, but could it be?

Nice! Thank you

Thank you.

I have 10" pneumatic tires. Are they able to be swapped out by either of these products? "10 In. Worry Free Tire With Polyurethane Hub" or "10 In. Solid Rubber Tire With PVC Hub"?

Do you mean pushnut rather than axel cap?

Cheers for vid! x

Good job 👍 thank you!

Channel lock skills

Tip: drop something heavy on your feet.

Alright everyone…solve my problem….I have this same setup, removed the axle cap and washer. After that….the entire tire assembly will not come off…as shown here. I’m stuck at this step…..???

The wooden block is not actually the best way to insert the cap. People think differently and have better or more innovative ideas. I used a plastic tube and it went right in, you can also use a tool socket, but a wooden block? Sometimes you come I see videos for help, and ended up seeing bad ideas. Sorry to be honest.

Thank you. My opinion only: annoying music distracts from your good voice over. At least mix lower.

Tire != Wheel.

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Change the title. You're replacing the entire wheel, not just the tire. Waste of time to go through videos like these when I'm trying to replace the tire.