How To Change a Flat Tire

I figured this could come in handy for anyone that drives a vehicle. A flat tire can happen anywhere and to anyone but if you know how to address the situation it makes things more efficient and avoids panic. The steps begin with the individual pulling the vehicle slowly to a safe spot, (usually a shoulder on the road.  Secure you vehicle by putting the car in “park” and apply the emergency brake (Parking Brake) as an additional precaution. Once this is done, locate your spare tire, depending on the vehicle it may be under the car rear or at the bottom of a trunk well underneath the trunk board. Follow your manual on how to remove the spare and necessary tools. Check your spare tire’s pressure to ensure it will be reliable. Next you want to place the jack under the car so it will lift care by frame and not a weak region. (the manual will indicate where to place jack). Once this is done, you may remove the lug nuts from the flat tire. Use the tire iron to loosen the lug nuts or if you need more leverage use your foot. Placing the flat tire away from the vehicle, you now can put the spare on. After the spare is on, put the lug nuts on tightening them by hand. once you lower the car back to the ground with the spare already on, you want to tighten the lugs nuts further with the tire iron. Put the old flat tire back in the trunk and take to nearest tire repair show.

Replacing a Flat Tire