How to Change a Car Spare Tire?
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Here are the steps to change a spare tire: 1. Prepare a jack, wrench, and spare tire for changing the car's spare tire. 2. Use the jack to lift the car and use the wrench to unscrew the tire bolts. 3. After all bolts are unscrewed, remove the tire and replace it with the spare tire. 4. Tighten all the tire bolts as they were and remove the jack. Precautions for using a spare tire are as follows: 1. Regularly inspect the spare tire: The inspection mainly includes checking 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: The main component of tires is rubber, which is most vulnerable to erosion by various oil products. If the tire is contaminated with oil, promptly wash it off with a neutral detergent. 3. Tires are rubber products: Prolonged storage can lead to aging, typically around 4 years. Therefore, the spare tire should be replaced after 4 years.
Changing a spare tire isn't actually difficult. Let's start with the preparations. Find a safe place to park, away from traffic, turn off the engine, and engage the parking brake. I took out the warning triangle from the car and placed it about ten meters behind the car to alert others. Then, retrieve the spare tire and tools, keeping in mind that the spare is usually narrower, so don't drive too fast on it. Loosen the nuts by turning the wrench counterclockwise, but leave a few on without removing them all to prevent the car from moving. Use the jack to lift the car at the designated point on the chassis, slowly raising it until the tire is off the ground, then replace it with the new tire and tighten the nuts. Finally, lower the jack and tighten all the nuts securely. Remember to check the spare tire's pressure regularly to avoid finding it flat when you need it. Wear gloves to protect your hands and avoid grease.
