Name: How to Change a Flat Tire
Uploaded: 2020-06-23T22:04:58.220697+00:00
Duration: 223 s
Channel: GTChannel
Description: We explain how to change your flat tire in this step-by-step video.

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We explain how to change your flat tire in this step-by-step video.

<p>We explain how to change your flat tire in this step-by-step video.</p>

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To change a flat tire, you'll need: a spare tire, a lug wrench, a jack, bricks/large rocks, road side flares, a reflective triangle, a tire pressure gauge, canned tire sealant, and a locking lug nut key.

What things do I need to change a flat tire?

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Make sure your car is parked on a flat level surface, far form any oncoming traffic. Engage the e-brake and turn on your hazard lights. If you have roadside flares or a reflective triangle, use them to warn nearby drivers.

Where should I change a flat tire?

Find heavy objects to block the wheels. Place them in front and behinds the wheel(s) located diagonally to the tire(s) that have gone flat.

How do I stabilize my car when changing a flat tire?

Lay out your spare tire, jack, and lug wrench. Use a locking lug nut to guard against theft.

How should I prepare tools for changing a flat tire?

Attach the lug wrench to a nut and turn the wrench counter-clockwise. Repeat with each Lug nut until they are all loosened.

How do you remove Lug nuts from your wheels?

Refer to the owner's manual for the best spot to place the jack. Jack the car up until the wheel is off the ground. Never get under the car when it's on a jack.

How do I use a car jack when changing a flat tire?

Remove the lug nuts one at a time and keep them together in a spot where they won't roll away. Remove the flat and place it underneath the car just in case the jack fails.

How do I remove a wheel from the car when changing a flat tire?

Mount the spare tire onto the wheel lugs. the valve stem should be facing outwards. You may need to jack the car up some more to slip on the spare tire. Check the pressure on your spare tire regularly.

How do I attach a spare tire when changing a flat?

Replace one lug nut at a time. Begin tightening each lug by hand, then continue with using a lug wrench. Remove the flat tire from under the car and lower the car to the ground. Finish tightening the lugs in opposite pairs.

How should I tighten the Lug nuts when changing a flat tire?

Remove the objects blocking the wheels. Re-place your tools, along with the flat tire, securely back in your trunk.

What should I do with my tools once I've changed a flat tire?

Check your owner's manual or the tire itself to determine the spare tire's top speed. Get your vehicle to the nearest garage so they can patch or replace your tire.

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