Loved the Firestone markings on the hose and a blue line on one side of the hose to help locate it in the tire well. I prelubricated the inner tube by placing it in a sink with warm water and dish soap. I was then able to slowly slide the tube between the edge of the tire and the hub. Took something in the end, but I didn't need any tools. I held onto the valve stem as I slowly inflated the hose to 30psi. The valve sits well and doesn't try to return to the tire. Overall I am happy with the product and proud of my first 15 inch tire change. I used to only change inner tubes on bicycle tires.