Replacing a tire isn't difficult. Also, it doesn't require the upper body strength of a weight lifter to complete the task. It's a skill that can be learned that anyone can learn. This is a step-by-step guide on how to replace the tyres of your car without much difficulty.

 

How to Change a Car Tyre?

Specific tools are supplied with the car, but others, which help in the process, have to be bought in advance. Below, we've listed a few tools, which will make the job easy followed by the steps needed to change the car tyre.

 

Tools Required To Change A Tyre:

The manual for vehicles has important information essential to replace a tire. The manual is packed with important, but not too small, information about the type of wrench that is suitable for the bolts or the nuts that are on the vehicle.

Lug Wrench: Lug wrench is used to tighten or loosen the lug nuts of the wheel.

Spare Tyre: To replace the damaged tire. If you do not have a suitable spare tire then you should contact roadside assistance near me.

Jack: A jack is used to lift the vehicle by a few inches so that the tire can easily be changed. At present, there are several types of jacks available on the market. Every automaker has a jack in their automobiles.

 

How to change your car's tires:

1. Find a safe place

It is vital to exit the road immediately after noticing that your tyre is flat. Azteca Towing is advised not to make a sharp turn because it could be dangerous for the driver and other cars on the road. The next step is to locate the most secure spot for your car to park, then stop and either replace the tire that was flat with the spare or contact Phoenix towing. You should ensure that there is enough space between the car and the road.

 

 

2. Turn On the Parking Lights

You can alert that other road users are aware by turning on the hazard lighting. It is safe to replace your tyre and give your passengers a view of the flashing lights.

 

3. Remove wheel covers

Numerous tyres in vehicles are encased with wheel covers. Before replacing the damaged tyre, it is necessary to remove the covers on the wheels. The manual of your vehicle could be helpful at this point. It is important to remember that various models of vehicles have different wheel covers settings.

 

4. Release the Lug Nuts Halfway

When you are lifting a car with a jack, you should loosen the lug nuts. If not, the wheel will spin if the car is not raised first. Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts. Use the correct size wrench.

 

5. Utilize wood pieces to secure the location of the Jack

Locate a suitable jacking area under your car. This is the place where the jack is supposed to connect with the car. Install the wooden pieces of wood beneath the jacking point and hold the jack in place. Then, attach the jack to the jacking location and then raise the vehicle till you can see little gaps between the ground and the tyre.

 

6. Eliminate all Lug Nuts

Unlock the lug nuts with the aid of a wrench to eliminate all lug nuts.

 

7. Change the flat Tyre with a Spare Wheel

Remove the flat tyre from the frame, and replace it with a spare one.

 

You might need to ask for assistance from someone you know or a roadside assistance operator Phoenix if you not confident enough to change the tire.

 

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