Maxshot Scooter Tire Replacement: Sizes, Types & How-To (2026)

Maxshot builds most of its foldable commuters around solid (airless) tires - the V1, for example, uses 8.5-inch solid tires. Solid tires never go flat, which is a big part of the low-maintenance appeal, but they trade a little ride comfort and grip for that peace of mind. Some listings and trims advertise different wheel sizes (you'll see 8.5-inch, 10-inch and even 14-inch mentioned across the range), and a few configurations use pneumatic (air-filled) tires instead, so you should never assume - always confirm what is actually fitted to your scooter.

• Solid / airless: no tubes, no punctures, firmer ride. The default on V1-class Maxshots. Replaced as one piece.
• Pneumatic / air-filled: softer ride and more grip, but can puncture and needs a tube. Found on some larger-wheel configurations.
• Wheel size: commonly 8.5-inch on the standard commuter; larger trims may run 10-inch or 14-inch wheels.

Because specs rotate across batches, check your own scooter and the original Maxshot manual rather than a generic photo before ordering anything.

Tire wear shows up as a change in how the scooter rolls, grips and feels - not in charging or power. Match your symptom below before deciding it's the tire:

If power delivery is weak but smooth and range has dropped, that points to the battery, not a tire. And if you carry heavy loads, worn tires and reduced range can both trace back to exceeding the rated weight limit and specs.

A tire that looks identical can still be the wrong diameter, width or type, so match it to your scooter rather than to a listing photo:

1. Read the sidewall: the size is molded onto the tire, usually as diameter x width (for example 8.5x2 or 8 1/2 x 2). Copy it exactly.
2. Match solid to solid: if your Maxshot came with airless tires, buy airless. Fitting a pneumatic tire needs a matching tube and rim, which the solid-tire wheel may not have.
3. Confirm your model: note whether you have the V1, V7 or S5, since wheel sizes differ across the line and its V1 trims.
4. Prefer parts that name your size: a tire listed as "8.5 inch solid tire for electric scooter" that matches your sidewall is a safer bet than a generic one.

When in doubt about the exact size, check the manual or contact Maxshot support with your model number. You can browse related spares in the parts and replacement hub.

Front and rear wheels differ because the drive wheel houses the hub motor, so the rear is a bigger job. Work slowly and keep track of the order of parts:

1. Power off and disconnect: turn the scooter completely off before touching a wheel. On the motor wheel, take care with the motor cable running into the hub.
2. Lift and support: raise the relevant end so the wheel spins freely, and remove the axle nuts and any fender or bracket in the way.
3. Remove the wheel: ease the wheel out, noting how spacers and the motor cable (rear) sit so you can reassemble in the same order.
4. Swap the tire: a solid tire is worked off and the new one pressed on around the rim; a pneumatic tire means removing the tube, fitting the new tire, then a fresh or patched tube.
5. Reassemble and test: refit the wheel, torque the axle nuts firmly, reconnect the motor cable, then power on and test at low speed before a full ride.

If you are not comfortable pulling the motor wheel, this is a reasonable job to hand to a scooter or bike shop. And if the scooter is still new, check the warranty and returns guide before paying for a part - a tire that failed early may be covered.

Tires do more than just roll - they affect braking, grip and how far you go on a charge. Worn or hardened tires lengthen stopping distances and can make the ride skittish on wet or loose surfaces, while the right tire keeps the scooter predictable. A few habits keep them lasting:

• Avoid harsh curbs and potholes, which chunk solid tires and pinch-flat pneumatic ones.
• Keep within the rated weight limit - overloading accelerates tire wear and cuts range.
• Inspect both tires when you check the rest of the scooter, and replace them in the same style they came in.

If a wobble or vibration continues after a fresh tire, the issue may be the wheel bearing or a bent rim rather than the tire - run through the troubleshooting hub to narrow it down.