How to Change a Flat Tire with a Spare?
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First, park the car safely, shift to P gear, and engage the handbrake. Then, place a triangular warning board 50-100 meters behind the car before starting to locate the spare tire and the tools needed for changing it. Loosen the wheel bolts. Use the car's weight and the friction between the tire and the ground to loosen them by turning counterclockwise. Take out the jack and position it at the designated jacking point or slot, then place the spare tire under the car. Remove the damaged tire, place it under the car, and tighten the bolts in a diagonal pattern. Do not tighten all the bolts at once.
I found that if a tire blows out while driving, the first thing to do is to find a safe place to park—ideally a flat area away from the main road, engage the handbrake, and turn off the engine. Turn on the hazard lights to alert others, then place a reflective warning triangle 50 meters behind the car. Remember to wear gloves to protect your hands. Retrieve the jack, wrench, and spare tire from the trunk. Use the wrench to loosen the wheel bolts, but don’t remove them completely—leave them slightly loose. Locate the correct jacking point under the car and slowly raise the vehicle until the tire is a few centimeters off the ground. Remove the old tire, align the spare tire with the wheel hub holes, and install it. Tighten the bolts partially, then lower the car. Finally, tighten all the bolts diagonally in a star pattern and check the spare tire’s pressure—if it’s too low, inflate it. Drive to a repair shop as soon as possible to replace the tire, and avoid driving faster than 80 km/h. Safety first—I always manage to handle this calmly.
Having driven for half my life, changing a spare tire is a routine task. After stopping the car, I always turn on the hazard lights and place a warning triangle to prevent rear-end collisions. The tools and spare tire are in the trunk; the spare might be a smaller size with a shorter lifespan. Use a wrench to loosen the bolts by stepping on it for extra force, but be careful not to twist it off. When jacking up the car, choose a hard surface and position the jack according to the manual or marked points on the chassis. Slowly raise it about 5 cm—higher is unstable. Remove the old tire and set it aside; align the new tire properly when installing. Hand-tighten the bolts initially, then lower the car and use tools to tighten them diagonally. Don’t forget to collect the tools and warning triangle. Avoid prolonged use of the spare—top up the air with a pump if needed. My advice: practice once more to stay calm and head straight to a repair shop when needed.
