This is intended for an audience that may be in a bit of a pickle regarding changing tires. Although this may not be the most informative, I believe whoever this may find will appreciate it. Of course, there are multiple steps, along with materials, supplies, emotional support items, a handkerchief to wipe your tears, and a couple of drinks. I will say I am not responsible for any damage, whether that’s for you or your car.
To start, you should grab a drink and maybe contemplate what you’re about to do. Perhaps you’re willing to attempt to change a tire, or maybe you’re crazy. So, after popping open a drink or two, let’s get down to business. First, get to a good place where you can at least see what you’re doing, and also get out of traffic if you’re in the middle of it. Don’t be an idiot and continue to drive on a flat tire because you will cause damage to the tire and wheel.
It is now time to locate your spare tire, grab your tools, and get all your supplies ready. I recommend using a jack to raise your car to assist in changing the tire. Unfortunately, if you are without one, you will need to use an alternative method, such as digging a hole under the tire, using a tire iron, or just crying while waiting for roadside assistance. There should be an owner’s manual with specific instructions for your car. If found without a manual, stop reading at this point and just call roadside assistance.
If you are still reading and attempting to go without a manual, I wish you luck. Now we need to loosen the lug nuts about four to five with a wrench, depending on the car model. If they’re hidden under a hubcap, you’ll need to remove the caps first. The next step is to remove the old tire by removing the nuts we previously loosened; take off the wheel carefully and pull on both sides of the tire, making sure we don’t damage the car.
The next step is essential: take a break before we have to do hard labor to put back on the new wheel. Now that you have anticipated the next set of instructions, it’s time you grab your spare tire and make sure there aren’t any issues. Go ahead and grab your tools and grab the oh-so-heavy spare tire. As I hope you have obtained your spare tire, I suggest placing it back in its respective position. The nuts you removed earlier need to be tightened once more. If needed, grab the hubcaps and place them back in their positions.
As you check to make sure it’s all good, lower the car down using the jack that we placed earlier. The car should now be standing on the spare just fine, as you can remove the jack from under the car. Be sure not to exceed 100 miles (160.93 km) if possible, and get to the nearest auto shop to get your tire properly checked out. I hope whoever had the time to read this tutorial hopefully had enough time to change their tire. Good luck!
