There are a lot of incidences where people suddenly get flat tires while on their way to work or to an important event
. Don't let it get you down though. It's better that you be positive and just charge it to experience and get on with fixing the tire. This article will teach you how to change car tires.
The first thing that you should do is to pull up to the shoulder. Then, set the parking brake to keep your car from moving. This is important so that you will not endanger yourself. Always keep in mind that you have to prioritize your safety first.
And then you have to remove the hub cap of your affected wheel. Loosen the lugs by the use of a lug wrench. Remember to always bring with you a lug wrench in case of emergency so you can use it for this purpose. As you loosen it in a counterclockwise motion, do not completely remove the lugs yet. Just hang on to the lugs for a few seconds while you do the third step.
And then you need to position your jack properly. It is best to practice caution when you are jacking up your car. At that point, continue to loosen and remove the lug nuts.
After removing the flat tire, place the new or spare tire on the same place. Put the lug nuts back as to where they are supposed to be and hand tighten them onto the rim. Like in loosening lugs, do not completely tighten the lugs. Re-install the cover or hub cap of your wheel and place all remaining parts into your car first before tightening the lugs completely.
You have just read how to change car tires. It is very easy and doable. Little disappointment and hassles like a flat tire should not get on your nerves because you can learn to fix them.