How to Change a Spare Tire for a Car?
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Here are the steps to change a spare tire for a car: 1. Prepare a jack, a wrench, and the spare tire to replace the car's spare tire. 2. First, use the jack to lift the car, then use the wrench to unscrew the tire bolts. 3. After all the bolts are unscrewed, the tire can be removed and replaced with the spare tire. 4. Tighten all the tire bolts as they were originally, remove the jack, and the spare tire is successfully replaced. Here is some related information about tires: 1. The main functions of a tire include dry grip, hydroplaning resistance, providing comfort, reducing driving noise, impact resistance, wet grip, load capacity, handling ability, average wear, and mileage. 2. The cross-sectional structure of a tire can generally be divided into four parts: tread, shoulder, sidewall, and bead. Each part has its own function.
I've been driving for over 20 years and have changed spare tires quite a few times. The most crucial thing is safety: park on a flat, hard surface, turn on hazard lights, and place a warning triangle behind the car. The toolkit includes a jack and a wrench—first loosen the nuts but don't remove them, then find the correct jacking point, usually marked under the door. Slowly lift the car, remove the old tire, and install the spare. Check if the spare tire has enough air pressure, and after installation, tighten the nuts diagonally in a preliminary manner. Lower the car slowly and fully tighten the nuts afterward. Don’t forget that spare tires have a speed limit of 80 km/h, and afterward, take the original tire to a professional shop for repair. Regularly check if the tools are complete, and beginners should refer to the manual or watch instructional videos to learn the techniques.
