Download Article Show Download Article If your tires are overfilled with air or you need to transport them, you may want to deflate them. Both vehicle tires and bike tires have valves located in them that control the flow of air in and out of the tire. Once you find the valve stem, letting the air out of them is a breeze as long as you follow the right steps.
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Advertisement Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To let air out of a tire, start by removing the cap from the valve located on the side of your tire between the spokes. Next, use the tip of a screwdriver to push in the thin metal pin in the center of the valve and let the air rush out. Alternatively, you can use needle nose pliers to push in the pin. In order to deflate the tire even faster, use pliers to unscrew the metal pin in the valve. However, make sure to put the pin back in when you’re done! For tips on how to let air out of a bicycle tire, read on. Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 157,934 times. Did this article help you?How do you release air pressure from tires?Twist off the cap, and you'll expose a metal pin. If you look at the back of the air pressure tool there is a small nipple that is for releasing air pressure. Use this, or a similar tool, to press down on the pin firmly. This will release air from the tire.
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