There are times you are going to have a problem with your vehicle. Being able to go out and get in your car and run all your errands is important. Most people want to make sure the car is in good condition and running well. That is why you keep gas in the tank and have the oil changed when necessary. The more you do in the name of maintenance the better your car will be able to run. This goes for the care of your tires as well and knowing what you can do if you have a problem. There are lots of times you will end up with a tire that is flat. The tire can end up with a piece of debris such as a nail or screw that will cause it to lose air. There are also times the tread can have a problem and you may end up with a blowout. You also could be the victim of vandalism where someone has deliberately damaged your tire and caused it to become flat. You want to make sure you know what it takes to change the flat. NonStop Towing outlines what it takes to change a flat tire on your car.
Tools Needed to Change a Flat Tire
You first want to make sure you have all the tools and equipment you need to change out a tire. There are several tools that are needed and most cars come with them as the standard part of your purchase. You want to know where they are located and how to use them in advance. It is not fun being stuck on the side of the road and trying to figure out what to do with the tools or where they are located. The tools that are most important when you need to change out a tire is a car jack, wrench and spare tire. These are the main three things that are needed to get a tire off your car and a spare put on. If you do not know how to use them it can be difficult to change a tire on your own.
Jack Up the Car to Change the Tire
The first step that you need to take is to learn how to jack the car up. The jack is part of the tools that you need. There are several types of jacks that you could be up against and some are easier than others. The jack needs to be placed in a proper position on the car so that it is safe and secure. You want to make sure that the car is jacked up so that you can work on taking the tire off.
Change the Flat Tire to the Spare
The next thing you need to do is remove the tire that is on the car by using the proper size wrench. This will loosen the bolts so you can remove the tire that has been damaged. Then you can place the new tire on the car and tighten the bolts back down. Once you are done changing out the tire you can lower the car and get back on the road.
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NonStop Towing can come out to your location and help to remove your damaged tire and change it out. Call us today!
