Once made out as a tiresome work where one has to put in a lot of effort, changing a tire is one of those things that everyone must be able to do. Visualize a situation when you’ve got a flat and you feel all lost along the road since there are no people, and you don’t have a phone either. Learning how to do that yourself may also save you a lot of trouble! To do it progressively, I will guide you through each step of that process, and you will seem as if you had worked with a tire iron all your life – which you have never seen. Time to start!
Tools You’ll Need
First of all, let’s compile a list of items which are a requirement in your vehicle when changing a tire. These include spare tire (make sure it is properly inflated), car jack, lug wrench, wheel wedges, tire pressure gauge, flashlight, gloves and your car owner’s manual. These are very important or completing a task of changing tires.
Find a Safe Location
If you happen to experience a flat tire, the first thing to do is to find a levelled and firm area that is perpendicular to the road note further the course of the traffic. Turn on the hazard lights, switch on the parking brake and place the wheel wedges to lock the car from movement.
Loosen the Lug Nuts
Take your lug wrench and gently work on the lug nuts to soften them a bit unless the car is hoisted to elevate and eradicate the nuts head. The lug nuts made by rotation will be counter clockwise position wise only for loosening and not full removal for the time being.
Lift the Car with the Jack
And then locate the designated floor jack position normally close to the flat tire then lift the car till the flat tire is let off the ground. Check out that the vehicle is at an equilibrium position prior to continuing. Further progression should be carried out only and only if the vehicle is stable.
Remove the Flat Tire
Now remove the lug nuts that had been loosened and change a tire which was previously sitting on the wheel base. Avoid disposing it out of your reach because it will be needed alongside a spare.
Fit the Wheel with the Spare Tire
Aim and push the spare tire against the wheel hub and place it on the wheel where the lug holes match those of the lug bolts. More or less screw the lug nuts into position but do not tighten them all the way for now.
Lower the vehicle and secure the lug nuts
Lower the vehicle slowly until the spare tire is resting on the ground, and then properly fasten the nut in a star pattern. This is done to make sure the tire is well in place.
Inflate the Tire Pressure and Repack all Other Tools
The spare tire should be adequately inspected with a measurement tool in order to ascertain great inflation. After carrying out the work, do not forget to place your tools and donuk tire in the car boot. This is important, as you need to remember that spare tires are not meant for long distance driving so be careful when driving and try as much as you can to get your tire seen to or changed.
FAQs
How long will it take to change the tire?
In most cases, if you have all the needed tools and know how to do it, changing a tire takes somewhere between 15-30 minutes.
How often should I look at the spare tire?
Properly, spare tire pressures must be checked at least every 6 month intervals for the tire to be dependable when required during an emergency.
Can a person use a spare tire for a long distance drive?
No, spare tires are intended for short trips only. Use it to reach the nearest service center: ideally within 50 to 70 miles from your location.
Conclusion
Changing a tire is an essential skill for any driver. With the right tools and knowledge, you can handle a flat tire confidently and safely. Just follow these steps, and you’ll be back on the road in no time!
