What’s the proper way to change a flat tire?
Outlines the step-by-step process for safely removing a flat tire and installing the spare tire on a vehicle.
- Standard Procedure for Changing a Flat Tire5
This process involves safely securing the vehicle, loosening lug nuts, using the jack correctly, swapping the tire, and properly tightening the lug nuts.
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🛠️ Spare tire, lug wrench, car jack (all usually included with vehicle), wheel chocks (optional but recommended), owner's manual
- Use Tire Sealant & Inflator (Temporary Fix)2
Emergency tire sealant and inflator products (like Fix-a-Flat) can temporarily seal small punctures and inflate the tire enough to drive slowly to a repair shop.
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🛠️ Can of tire sealant and inflator, tire pressure gauge (optional)
- Call Roadside Assistance for Tire Change4
If you are unable, unsure, or feel unsafe changing the tire yourself, professional roadside assistance is a reliable option.
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🛠️ Phone, roadside assistance membership or payment method, functional spare tire
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