What should be paid attention to when replacing tires?
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When replacing tires, pay attention to: 1. The new tire must be the same as the other tire on the same axle; 2. Replace the valve stem when changing the tire; 3. The tire pressure should not exceed 2.8 bar; 4. Avoid sudden braking after installing new tires. Steps for replacing tires: 1. Use a jack to lift the vehicle to a certain height; 2. Remove the screws and take off the tire; 3. Install the new tire and release the jack. Methods for maintaining car tires: 1. Regularly check tire pressure; 2. Remove debris from tire treads; 3. Check tire wear and replace them in time according to the wear condition; 4. Perform tire rotation to ensure even force distribution on all four tires and avoid excessive wear.
Changing tires is something I'm all too familiar with—having done it myself at least twenty times over decades of driving. The top priority is safety: park the car on flat, solid ground, as slopes can cause the car to roll—never take that risk. Place the triangular warning sign a full 50 meters away and turn on the hazard lights to alert other drivers. When using the jack, make sure to locate the metal marking points on the chassis; lifting it randomly can damage the frame. Tightening the lug nuts requires a specific sequence—tighten them diagonally to distribute the force evenly. Tighten them to about 80% before lowering the jack, then fully tighten them. After changing the tire, always check the tire pressure; the spare tire should be inflated about 10% higher than normal. Remember to drive to a repair shop for wheel balancing, or the steering wheel will shake like a sieve once you hit 80 km/h. Finally, don’t forget to count all your tools—last time I left a wrench on the highway shoulder.
