Electric Scooter Puncture Repairs

Electric scooter punctures can be caused by low tyre pressure or the environment the e-scooter is being driven in. Low tyre pressure can cause the tubes to pinch against the rim if driving over a bump or turning. Glass, metal or other debris can penetrate your wheel and also puncture the tube. 

Maintaining your electric scooter's tyre pressure is a good way of avoiding punctures. Below is a guide for what tubes you need and some alternatives so you can manage electric scooter punctures. 

What you need for a Xiaomi puncture repair:

Notes from LOCO:

For best results keep your tyres pumped to 50/55 PSI (look at your tyre to find max PSI). Make sure any debris is removed from the tyre wall before putting a new tube in. Tubes can be pinched with tyre irons if not carefully used. 

Tyres and tubes are also applicable for other electric scooters with 8.5-inch pneumatic tyres.

What you need for a Segway Ninebot G30 Max Puncture Repair

Notes from LOCO: 

To fit an original G30 Max tyre you need to use an air compressor to correctly seat the new tyre on the wheel. It’s extremely difficult to do if using just a handheld pump as there’s not enough or consistent pressure to make the tyre pop into place. 

Alternatively, you can put on a 10-inch honeycomb tyre. These tyres are solid rubber with a honeycomb design and do not puncture. You don’t need a compressor to install these tyres (just a good set of tyre irons and some elbow grease). It adds a slight stiffness to the ride but isn’t overly noticeable.

What you need for a Kugoo Kirin M4 puncture repair

Notes from LOCO: 

When changing a Kugoo Kirin M4 or M4 Pro electric scooter’s tyres it’s important to remember to adjust the brakes when the tyres go back on. Sometimes, a split rim makes it easier to put the tyre on. Careful not to damage the motor cabling as this is a costly repair. 

What you need for a Kugoo Kirin M4 Pro puncture repair

Notes from LOCO: 

When changing a Kugoo Kirin M4 or M4 Pro electric scooter’s tyres it’s important to remember to adjust the brakes when the tyres go back on. Careful not to damage the motor cabling as this is a costly repair. 

What you need for a Kugoo Kirin G1 Pro puncture repair

What you need for a Kugoo Kirin G2 Pro puncture repair

What you need for a Kugoo Kirin G3 Pro puncture repair

What you need for a Zero 10x puncture repair

What you need for a Zero 11x