What are the steps to change a spare tire for a car?
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Park the car in a safe and level place, turn on the hazard lights, and place a warning triangle to alert others behind that there is a situation and to be cautious. Take out the spare tire, wrench, and jack. Loosen all the lug nuts of the tire that needs to be replaced in a diagonal pattern, but do not unscrew them completely.
That time when I had a tire blowout on the highway was really nerve-wracking. I immediately pulled over to the right, turned on the hazard lights, and made sure no cars were approaching before getting out. For safety, I had everyone sit in the back seat and placed the triangular warning sign 50 meters behind the car. Then, I opened the trunk to find the jack, wrench, and spare tire—it's important to keep the spare tire properly inflated, or it's useless. When loosening the bolts with the wrench, don't remove them completely; just loosen them to prevent the car from moving. Find the designated jacking point under the car body, place the jack, and lift the car slowly—don't jack it up too quickly. After removing the flat tire, install the spare and tighten the bolts diagonally with moderate force. Finally, carefully lower the jack and re-tighten the bolts to ensure stability. Pack the tools back into the trunk, and before driving, go at a low speed for a short distance to check for any vibrations. That experience reminded me to check the spare tire's condition monthly to avoid issues in emergencies.
