How to Change a Car's Spare Tire?

[StAndres]

Here are the steps to change a spare tire: 1. To change the car's spare tire, prepare a jack, wrench, and the spare tire. 2. Use the jack to lift the car and remove the tire bolts with the wrench. 3. After all bolts are removed, take off the tire and replace it with the spare. 4. Tighten all the tire bolts as they were originally, then remove the jack. Notes on using a spare tire: 1. Regularly check the spare tire, mainly for tire pressure, wear, and cracks. Replace the tire before the tread wears down to the wear indicator line. If there are small cracks on the tire sidewall, avoid long-distance or high-speed driving as the sidewall is thinner and prone to blowouts at high speeds. 2. Do not store oil products with the spare tire. Tires are mainly made of rubber, which is vulnerable to erosion by various oils. If the tire gets oil-stained, wash it off promptly with a neutral detergent. 3. Tires are rubber products and will age over time. Generally, the aging period for tires is about 4 years, so the spare tire should be replaced after 4 years.

[VictoriaAnn]

I've changed spare tires several times before and have summarized a few tips: First, make sure the car is parked on flat, solid ground—don't do it on a slope to avoid sliding. Engage the parking brake, put the car in neutral, and turn on the hazard lights—safety first. Get the jack and wrench from the trunk, and wear gloves before starting to protect your hands from cuts. Don’t rush to jack up the car; first loosen the tire bolts slightly with the wrench, but don’t remove them completely, otherwise the wheel won’t turn once the car is lifted. Align the jack with the designated support point under the car and slowly raise it until the flat tire can be removed. When installing the spare tire, avoid using excessive force. Spare tires generally come in full-size and compact types—if it’s a small compact one, drive no faster than 80 km/h. After installing the spare, lower the car and tighten the bolts, making sure to tighten them in a crisscross pattern for balance. Lastly, remember that a spare tire isn’t a permanent solution—get a new tire at a professional shop as soon as possible. Check the spare tire’s pressure regularly, ideally every six months.