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If you know how to change a tire, finding yourself with a flat at the most inappropriate moment won’t be frustrating anymore. Learn the best flat tire replacement tips from our GoTire technician.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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How to change a tire: master this necessary skill and never be caught off-guard!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Change a flat tire like a pro: where to begin?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Begin with reading this “Change a flat tire” guide! No, really, the first step would be getting well-informed and well-equipped. Flat tires aren’t as scary as they sound, and anyone can perform a changeover. But.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you are properly equipped<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here is the list of essential equipment for the flat tire replacement.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

1. A spare tire<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Keep it in your trunk at all times. Regularly, at least once a month, check your tires’ air pressure, including the spare tire! Especially if you’re planning to travel long distances or carry extra loads. But it won’t hurt to look at the tires’ condition each time you’re about to drive. Correct tire pressure is an essential component of our safety on the road, and by maintaining it, you will prevent the disappointment of an unexpected flat or even an accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When at the gas station, spare a few minutes to check your tire pressure and add air if needed. Your car’s manufacturer-recommended PSI can be found on a little sticker inside the driver’s door. Usually, it’s between 32 psi and 35 psi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. A car jack<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Comes with your car’s standard equipment. Go and check if it’s still in your trunk, and if not, get a new one! It’s impossible to change a flat tire without jacking up the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Lug wrench (aka tire iron)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

An essential tool when it comes to flat tires. It’s a socket wrench used to tighten or loosen the lug nuts. Lug wrenches are usually L- or X-shaped. Most vehicles are equipped with an L-shape, one with a socket wrench on the bent end and a prying tip \u2014 on the other. It is used for a hub cap or wheel cover removal.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The essential equipment to keep in your trunk (and to thank yourself for later)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
4. Vehicle owner’s manual<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Don’t underestimate the power of a car owner’s manual that you store in the glove box. This little book can contain vital information on a flat tire replacement specifically for the model of your vehicle. If you don’t have it, order or download it online now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Flashlight<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

If you need to install a spare tire at night, your phone is not the best option. It can run out of power, and you will need both hands when replacing a flat tire. We recommend owning an ultra-bright LED flashlight with a hands-free option (like a collapsible pivoting stand). Stanley makes suitable flashlights for the car tire replacement process. Make sure that it’s fully charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Wheel wedges<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Wheel wedges will prevent a vehicle from rolling. Place a wedge before the rear tires if you’re changing the front ones, and vice-versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Woodcut<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A woodcut of about 2×6 inches, placed under a car jack, will help its sturdiness when lifting the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Hazard triangles<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

It is crucial to make your vehicle as visible as possible. Inform the participants of traffic about your flat tire by placing hazard triangles (or other warning devices) in front and behind your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Make your car as visible as possible<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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