How to change a flat tire
Knowing how to change a flat tire is an important skill to have, but many people don’t think about it until they have a flat that needs changing. Read on to learn how to change a flat tire so that you know what to do if you ever get a flat on the road!
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Steps to change a flat tire
The most important thing to do first is to make sure that your vehicle has all of the necessary tools to fix a flat. Most vehicles have these items already, but double-check to be sure! Items you will need include a jack, a lug wrench, a fully-inflated spare tire and your owner’s manual. Other items that are handy to have include work gloves, a flashlight, a blanket (to kneel on), reflective triangles and/or a reflective vest (in case you get a flat at night). Then, follow these steps to change your tire!
- Pull over in a safe location and turn on your hazard lights
- Apply the parking brake
- Remove the hubcap and/or wheel cover
- Loosen the lug nuts but do not remove completely
- Place the jack under the vehicle and raise it
- Remove the lug nuts
- Remove the flat tire and mount the spare
- Tighten the lug nuts with your hand (not too tight!)
- Lower the vehicle so that the tire is on the ground but not with its full weight and tighten the lug nuts completely
- Lower the vehicle the rest of the way and replace the hubcap or wheel cover
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