Best and easiest way to set a wheel onto the bicycle?

What is both the best and easiest way to set a wheel onto the bicycle? I was able to change the tube, mostly, by myself for the first time. Now I am having problems getting it to set into the frame holes.



Also, how tight do I was the knobs on both sides of the wheels to be?Best and easiest way to set a wheel onto the bicycle?
1. Turn your bike upside down if you aren't already. Put something on the ground (towel) to protect the seat. It is much easier to put the wheel back in if it's upside down.



2. Make sure you have released the brakes - you can push the arms together by where they hit the tyre and slide the 'noodle' out of the metal arm. CONNECT IT BACK BEFORE YOU RIDE.



3. The knobs should be as tight as you can make them with your hand or the allen key. The most important thing is that the wheel is secure. Check the wheel is secure by rapping it sharply with your hand and then lift the bike about 3 inches off the ground and drop it. If it wobbles/falls out, you need to do it tighter.Best and easiest way to set a wheel onto the bicycle?
Theres no easy or best way

you will have to take your time or your wheel could get damage if you rough on it.
I am assuming this is a rear wheel? since those tend to be a lot harder to put on. If so, you can pull the derailer (the thing the chain runs thru) toward the back of the bike and increase your clearance for seating it into the frame.

I'm also assuming since you speak of knobs that you don't have quick release, but that you physically tighten each side down with a wrench.

I don't agree with turning the bike upside down except to maybe get the wheel on their initially. The reason being that I seem to have a lot better luck making sure it is centered and fully seated in there if I have the bike upright and am putting pressure with my body down thru it while I tighten it with my hands.

As far as tightness, just wrench it down really good where it gets to the end range and you push just a bit beyond where it doesnt turn anymore. No reason to really put all your weight on it and wrench it down as hard as possible, seeing as the forces are pushing the frame onto the wheel and not away from it.

Also, for maybe $10 or so at the local bike shop, you might be able to trade out the bolt for a quick release and make it much easier to put on and off.