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What is the method for replacing a spare tire?

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VanLayla
07/30/25 1:15am

Here are the steps to replace a spare tire: 1. Loosen the screws with a wrench; 2. Lift the car with a jack, but not too high—just enough to remove the tire; 3. Remove the old tire; 4. Install the spare tire, align it with the screw holes, secure it, and ensure the screws are tightened; 5. Remove the jack. Additional information: Tire maintenance methods include regularly cleaning stones from the tire treads, minimizing exposure to direct sunlight, frequently checking tire pressure, paying attention to suspension maintenance, and periodically inspecting front wheel alignment. Be mindful of your driving style—choose smooth roads to drive on, avoid objects that could puncture or scratch the tires, and steer clear of chemical spills that could corrode the tires.

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SanKaden
08/15/25 6:51am

I'm familiar with this. Just helped my neighbor change one last week. Find a flat and safe spot to park, engage the parking brake and shift to P, then place the warning triangle at least 50 meters behind the car. Don't jack up the car immediately—first loosen all five lug nuts with the wheel wrench, just enough to break them loose, not fully remove them. Locate the designated jacking point under the car and slowly lift the vehicle until the tire is about a fist's height off the ground. Then fully remove the nuts and take off the flat tire. Fit the spare tire onto the hub, hand-tighten the nuts until snug, and gradually tighten them in a crisscross pattern over several passes. Lower the jack slowly, then torque all the nuts firmly. Don't toss the old tire into the trunk—secure it properly before driving. Remember, don't exceed 80 km/h on the spare tire.

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EloiseLee
10/20/25 6:05am

Changing a spare tire isn't as hard as you might think. First, dig out the folding wrench and jack from under the trunk mat. Loosen the lug nuts on the flat tire—remember, counterclockwise! Find a solid spot to place the jack and slowly crank it up until the tire is off the ground. Remove the nuts and keep them in your pocket so you don't lose them, then put on the compact spare. Hand-tighten all the nuts back on, order doesn't matter yet. Lower the jack until the tire barely touches the ground, then use the wrench to tighten the nuts in a star pattern—like drawing a star—one after another to ensure even pressure. Finally, lower it completely and give all the nuts one more firm turn. Last time I changed mine, it took just 15 minutes, though hauling the old tire was a workout—better lay down a cloth to keep your clothes clean.

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KateMarie
12/03/25 6:36am

Changing a tire is just three steps: remove, replace, and tighten. You only need two tools: a jack and a wrench. Loosen the lug nuts while the wheel is still on the ground—once the car is jacked up, they won't budge. Check the door frame or manual for the correct jacking points; lifting in the wrong spot can puncture the floor! After jacking, remove all the nuts, mount the spare, and hand-tighten the top one first. Lower the jack while steadying the tire to keep it straight. Once the car is down, don’t rush—crouch and use your foot to stomp the wrench for extra torque (way stronger than hand-tightening), but wear grippy shoes. One winter, my gloves froze stiff, so I used my shoe to twist the wrench—still got the job done.

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