How to Change a Tire? - Each time there is a risk that one of the tires of our car to deflate and we are forced to
change the tire, so in this
tire tips article we'll find your bearings from prevention to the action, so that you are prepared at all times if you need to
change a tire.
First thing first list will be useful tools for these cases.
- Always keep in your bag or a triangle of safety beacons, this will help to inform the vehicles that come distracted walking distance there is a person or car stopped, avoiding shocks and coils
- A flashlight will be vital if you Change the tire at night, and it is important to periodically review the operation of the same
- A bright vest. The often sell at low cost and will help the drivers of other vehicles to notice your presence on the road.
- A hydraulic jack ( device to lift the car)
- Key cross ( some cats bring a lever with integrated key ).
You could watch this Change a tire video to guide you on
how to change a tire properly:
If the tire deflates or bursts while moving , place the flashing lights of the vehicle and gradually decreases speed, because if you brake too fast you could lose control. Park the car on the right side of the road (unless you're in England) but if you can move to a better -lit location .
Notes that do not come any vehicle before getting off , and immediately , put on the vest, looking triangle or markers and place at least thirty feet from where you're arrested . Ideally, about fifty yards away.
Take the spare tire, the lug wrench and jack . Take them to the tire and begins to loosen the screws on the ring of the rim, turning counterclockwise to clockwise . Do not remove the bolts yet , since the tire may leak .
Once you've loosened all the screws (do not remove), place the jack under the car near the tire in the area that is marked for that purpose, and turn the handle to easily lift the vehicle ( no matter what happens , never put below ) . Now if the screws and removed the tire and put the spare . Tighten the screws of the new tire by hand , put the car jack and then tighten the screws ( when you have more force with your hands , use your legs) .
Finally , keep the tire jack and wrench in the trunk , remove the warning triangle and returns as quickly as possible to the vehicle, because you've removed the warning.
We recommend you repair or
change the tire replaced immediately , because if you lose situation for any other tire , you'd idly helplessly . We also suggest do not take your jacket until you reach destination, to take the lowest possible startup.