How To: Change a Flat Tire

Jun 24, 2014

It seems as though once you learned how to do this in driver’s ed, you’d remember it, right? Well, if you are like me, then then you might need a bit of a refresher as well. The video above, courtesy of AAA, will help, along with the list provided below.

In the misfortune that you are driving and hear a pop come from one of your tires- try to pull over as quickly, and safely as possible.

1. Find a flat area and park your vehicle.

2. Place a heavy object in front of the front and back tires to ensure stability. Using a rock, spare tire, piece of concrete, etc., should help.

3. Take out the spare tire and the jack, and place the jack under the frame near the flat tire.

4. Next is the hubcap. This is where a wrench will come in handy. Loosen the lug nuts on the flat tire by turning them counterclockwise. Try to keep the wheel on the ground as you loosen them, that way you will know that you are turning the lug nuts rather than the wheel. Loosen them, do not remove them yet!

5. Turn the hand crank at the end of the jack to help raise the jack until it comes into contact with your car’s frame. Be sure to