How to Change a Rear Wheel Spare Tire?
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Securely fit the wrench handle horizontally to the left over the bolt, then use your body weight to press down on the outermost end of the handle to loosen the bolt. When jacking up the car, ensure that the top of the jack is in firm contact with the vehicle body. Additionally, turning the handle clockwise raises the jack, while turning it counterclockwise lowers it. Remove the old tire, install the spare tire, align the spare tire with the screw holes, secure it, and ensure the screws are tightened.
Once when my car had a rear tire blowout, the experience of changing to a spare tire made me particularly emphasize safety. First, find a flat place to park, turn on the hazard lights, and place the warning triangle. Then, pull up the handbrake. Take out the spare tire, jack, and wrench. Don’t rush to lift the car—first loosen the rear wheel nuts with the wrench by turning counterclockwise, but don’t remove them completely. Next, position the jack at the vehicle’s jacking point, usually marked near the wheel axle, and slowly raise it until the tire is off the ground. At this point, unscrew the nuts, remove the old tire, and put on the spare tire, aligning it with the wheel studs and hand-tightening the nuts. Carefully lower the jack, then tighten the nuts in a diagonal sequence to ensure stability. Don’t forget that the spare tire is only temporary—if the pressure is low, inflate it immediately, and head to a repair shop for inspection right after changing. Changing a tire on uneven ground or without proper support is dangerous—I’ve seen someone slip and get injured, so take every step carefully.
