Where to Place the Jack When Changing a Car's Front Tire?
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When changing a front tire, place the jack under the car's chassis on the raised part of the side rail near the tire you are replacing. This raised edge is usually double-layered. Ensure the grooved end of the jack fits securely into it. Before lifting, it's advisable to loosen the nuts of the tire you're removing by one turn before raising the jack. When changing a car tire, the jack should be placed in the following location: Align the jack with the vehicle's chassis support points. Near the wheels on both sides of the vehicle's chassis, there are designated support points for the jack to contact. The lifting part of the jack must be positioned on these chassis support points. Otherwise, it will be difficult to stabilize the vehicle, and the jack may be damaged or even harm the chassis. After lifting the vehicle, take necessary safety measures. Before replacing the spare tire, place it under the car. In case the jack fails, the spare tire can prevent the car from falling directly. Additional precautions when changing car tires include: Choose the right tire. The specifications of the new tire must match the previous one and should be identical to the other tire on the same axle. Replace the valve stem as well. This is because the aging cycles of the new tire and the old valve stem differ, and the valve stem might fail during the lifespan of the new tire. It's best to install new tires on the rear axle. If more worn tires are placed on the rear axle, they reduce the rear wheels' water drainage capacity, increasing the risk of driving in wet conditions. Avoid sudden braking after installing new tires. New tires have deeper treads and more tread hairs, and they haven't fully broken in with the road surface. Sudden braking can affect the vehicle's braking performance.
