
{"id":748,"date":"2020-05-29T19:22:38","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T19:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/carizmalubbock\/?p=748"},"modified":"2024-02-16T13:51:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T13:51:37","slug":"how-to-change-a-flat-tire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carizmalubbock.com\/blog\/how-to-change-a-flat-tire\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to Change a Flat Tire with These Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>How to Change a Flat Tire&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Running into a flat tire, whether while driving or when getting ready to get out on the road, can put a major damper on your day. What can make this situation even worse is if you don\u2019t know how to change a tire by yourself. This quick guide from Carizma Motors is here to help you learn how to change a flat tire with just a few&nbsp;easy steps. So, buckle in and get ready to find out how to change a flat tire so the next time you\u2019re caught with a flat you don\u2019t need to search around for a phone to call for help.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carizmalubbock.com\/blog\/top-5-signs-your-car-is-dying\/\"><em>These Are the Warning Signs in Your Car You Shouldn\u2019t Ignore<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>What Do I Need to Change a Tire?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few key things you\u2019ll need when you go to change a tire.&nbsp; Supplies for changing a flat tire include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Inflated spare tire&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Car jack&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Wrench&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Large rocks or wheel wedges&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Steps for Fixing a Flat Tire&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have walked out to your vehicle and found that it has a flat tire, hop inside and engage the parking brake before getting started. If your tire goes flat while&nbsp;driving,&nbsp;then pull over to a safe area and put on your hazard lights and engage the parking brake.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/181\/2020\/05\/16135106\/fixing-flat-tire_b.jpg\" alt=\"a person fixing a flat tire\" class=\"wp-image-2355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/181\/2020\/05\/16135106\/fixing-flat-tire_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/181\/2020\/05\/16135106\/fixing-flat-tire_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Place a wheel wedge or large rock behind the wheels that are opposite of the flat tire. If a front tire is flat put the wedges behind the rear wheels. If it\u2019s a rear wheel that is flat put&nbsp;them&nbsp;in front of the front wheels.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Use the flat end of your wrench to pop off the flat tire\u2019s hubcap (if it has one).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Loosen&nbsp;the lug nuts&nbsp;with the wrench by turning them&nbsp;counterclockwise. Do not fully loosen them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Place the jack beneath the frame by the flat tire in the designated area along the frame (this can be found in your vehicle\u2019s owner\u2019s manual). Raise the vehicle six inches off the ground.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Fully loosen and remove the lug nuts and remove the flat tire from the vehicle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Place the inflated spare tire on the lug bolts and replace the lug nuts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Use your hand to tighten the nuts then finish using the wrench until they are firmly tightened.&nbsp;Lower the vehicle back onto the ground and remove the jack.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Finish&nbsp;tightening&nbsp;the lug nuts following the order shown in the image to the right.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carizmalubbock.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-a-roadside-emergency-kit\/\"><em>How to Prepare a Roadside Emergency Kit<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>By learning these steps for how to change a flat tire, you\u2019ll be better prepared the next time you find yourself with a flat. If you have any questions about how to handle a flat tire or need to get a spare tire for your vehicle, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carizmalubbock.com\/contact-carizma-motors-in-lubbock-tx\">contact a member of the Carizma Motors team today.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change a Flat Tire&nbsp; Running into a flat tire, whether while driving or when getting ready to get out on the road, can put a major damper on your day. What can make this situation even worse is if you don\u2019t know how to change a tire by yourself. 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