How to Change a Tire

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How to Change a Tire

How to change a tire

Hello there. Like many of you, I have been driving since I was just a kid. If you’re like me, you usually have bad luck when it comes to vehicles or know someone who does. One of the most common issues you can have with a car is getting a flat tire. No need to worry, I will show you how to change a tire and get back on the road quickly. According to research, 7 tire punctures happen every second in the United States alone.

Place Your Jack on a Solid and Firm Piece of the Cars Frame

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Crank the Jack Handle Until Car Is Slightly Raised

You want to have it raised enough so the car is no longer sitting on the tire but to the point it will not spin freely

Use Your Impact With the Correct Socket to Take Off the Lug Nuts

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If you do not have access to an impact or a set of sockets, you should use the wrench that came with your car

Raise Your Car a Little More to Easily Take the Tire Off

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The tire should now be able to spin freely to easily take the tire off

Place Your New Tire on the Studs of Your Car

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Hand Tighten Your Lug Nuts Back On

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Use Your Impact to Tighten the Lug Nuts Snuggly

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You should tighten them in a star like pattern to make sure they get tightened evenly

Let Your Car Down by Twisting the Jack Handle to Release Pressure