Tools You Need:

Spare tire

Tire jack ;

Lug wrench

Socket (*If your hubcap has hard-to-remove covers on the lug nuts)

Owner's manual for your vehicle

This gives instructions on exactly how to position the jack under your car.

Changing the Tire

Park on a flat surface.

Remove the hubcap

Some are easier to remove than others. If you can't remove your hubcap by hand, you may need a socket to loosen the bolt covers. Put the socket over the covers and loosen - you may need to do more than one in order to pry the hubcap loose.

Loosen the lug nuts

;Use the lug wrench by placing it on the tire’s lug nuts.

Place the tire jack underneath your car

;Check your owner’s manual of your vehicle on how to correctly place the jack under your car. Typically, the manual is located in the glove compartment.

Jack up your car

;Crank the tire jack until the wheel is high above ground, enough for you to safely remove it.

Remove the flat

;Remove the loosened lug nuts from the wheel. You should be able to do this by hand.

Put on your spare tire

;Line up the lugs with the holes in the wheel and slide on.

Lower the car

;Lower the tire jack until the wheel is firmly touching the ground.

Finish tightening the lug nuts

;The lug nuts have to be fastened securely on for safety, so use your lug wrench for this.

Back on Track and Beyond

If you used a block, be sure to remove it first.

Ensure all equipment - flat tire, lug wrench, owners manual and any other tools are stowed safefly before getting back on the road.

Drive slowly

Spare tires are usually smaller than regular tires and if it's your first time changing a flat, you'll want to be extra cautious.

Make sure to get your car to a mechanic or autobody shop as soon as possible to replace the tire.

Get another spare tire

...just in case this happens again!

Helpful to have (but not necessary to change the flat)

Tire pressure gauge

Tire pump

Tire patch

In case you can't change the flat yourself, and only have to travel a short distance to someone who can help.

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