How to Use a Spare Tire?
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The method for using a spare tire is as follows: 1. Prepare the tools needed to change the spare tire, including a wrench and a jack. 2. Position the jack under the vehicle; there are designated slots on the underside of the car for placing the jack. 3. Remove the flat tire. When installing the spare tire, the jack may shift. To minimize the risk of accidents, place the removed tire under the car. 4. Tighten the lug nuts. First, screw on one nut, then proceed to tighten all the others. Typically, the number of turns should be the same for each nut to ensure even distribution of force. 5. Slowly release the jack and remove it, allowing the car to settle steadily on the ground.
As a seasoned driver with over 20 years of experience, I've changed spare tires multiple times. After a flat tire, the first step is to find a flat and safe spot to park, such as the roadside or a rest area, turn on the hazard lights, and place a warning triangle more than 50 meters behind the car. Open the trunk to locate the spare tire, usually hidden under the mat—some cars have a smaller spare, so be careful not to mix them up. Retrieve the jack, wrench, and wrench set. Position the jack at the designated lifting point under the car, avoiding the wrong body panel. Loosen the lug nuts of the flat tire with the wrench but don’t remove them completely to prevent the wheel from moving. Slowly raise the jack until the tire is off the ground, remove the flat tire, and install the spare, hand-tightening all the lug nuts. Lower the jack slightly to let the tire lightly touch the ground, then tighten the lug nuts with the wrench in a crisscross pattern for even distribution. Finally, lower the car completely, check if the tire pressure is adequate, and remember that a spare is only temporary—don’t exceed 80 km/h, and head straight to a repair shop for a proper tire replacement. Just last week, I changed a spare myself, completing the entire process safely in 20 minutes.
