5 Easy Steps to Learn How to Change a Flat Tire

Getting a flat tire while driving can be frustrating and stressful, especially when you’re on a clear road and enjoying good weather. But knowing how to change a tire quickly and safely can save you time and trouble. Here are 5 simple steps to help you handle a flat tire with confidence.

1. Stop Safely

Always pull over to a safe, flat area like the shoulder or a rest stop. Engage your parking brake, shift to Park, turn on hazard lights, and place a warning triangle at least 45 meters behind your car.

2. Prepare Your Tools

Locate your spare tire and essential tools such as the car jack, lug wrench, and any special nut keys. Keep handy extras like gloves, a flashlight, and a reflective vest for safety, especially at night.

3. Loosen the Lug Nuts Before Jacking Up

Use the lug wrench to loosen the nuts on the flat tire by turning them counterclockwise, but don’t remove them yet. This is easier and safer while the car is still on the ground.

4. Use the Jack to Lift the Car

Place the jack under the proper lifting point near the flat tire (check your car manual if unsure). Raise the car until the flat tire is off the ground, but don’t lift it too high.

5. Replace the Tire and Tighten Nuts

Remove the loosened lug nuts and take off the flat tire. Put on the spare tire, hand-tighten the nuts, lower the car, then fully tighten the nuts in a star pattern for even pressure.

Changing a flat tire is a useful skill that can get you back on the road safely without waiting for roadside assistance. Just remember to replace your spare tire with a proper new tire as soon as possible, as spare tires are designed for short distances only.

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