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How To Change A Tire

This document outlines the step-by-step process for changing a flat tire safely. Key steps include finding a safe location, securing the vehicle, using the right tools, and properly mounting the spare tire. It emphasizes the importance of checking tire pressure after the change.

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How To Change A Tire

This document outlines the step-by-step process for changing a flat tire safely. Key steps include finding a safe location, securing the vehicle, using the right tools, and properly mounting the spare tire. It emphasizes the importance of checking tire pressure after the change.

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1.

​ Find a Safe Location​


Pull over to a flat, stable, and safe place away from traffic. Turn on your hazard
lights.​

2.​ Apply the Parking Brake​


Ensure the vehicle is stationary and secure.​

3.​ Place Wheel Wedges​


Put wheel wedges (or heavy objects) in front of or behind the tires to prevent rolling.​

4.​ Get Your Tools Ready​


You’ll need a spare tire, jack, lug wrench, and the vehicle owner’s manual.​

5.​ Remove the Hubcap or Wheel Cover​


If your car has one, pry it off to access the lug nuts.​

6.​ Loosen the Lug Nuts​


Use the lug wrench to turn the nuts counterclockwise just enough to break
resistance. Don’t remove them yet.​

7.​ Raise the Vehicle with the Jack​


Position the jack under the car frame near the flat tire and raise the vehicle until the
tire is off the ground.​

8.​ Remove the Lug Nuts and Flat Tire​


Take off the lug nuts completely and then remove the flat tire.​

9.​ Mount the Spare Tire​


Line up the spare tire with the lug bolts and push it into place.​

10.​Tighten the Lug Nuts by Hand​


Screw the lug nuts back on by hand, tightening as much as possible.​

11.​Lower the Vehicle​


Use the jack to lower the vehicle until the tire touches the ground, but don’t put full
weight on it yet.​

12.​Fully Tighten the Lug Nuts​


Use the lug wrench to securely tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.​

13.​Lower the Car Completely and Replace the Hubcap​


Lower the vehicle fully and put the hubcap back on if it fits.​

14.​Check the Tire Pressure​


Make sure the spare tire is properly inflated. If it’s a “donut” (temporary spare), drive
to a repair shop soon.​

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