According to a report from NBC, roughly 60% of motorists don’t know how and have never changed a flat tire. Changing a flat tire and putting on the spare is an essential skill especially as summer approaches. After all, this is the season of tire blowouts. Don’t worry if you never had to change a flat tire; we will outline all the essential steps right here.
First, pull over in a safe area and place triangle reflectors about 200 feet in both directions of the vehicle. Your car should also have the following in the trunk: a jack, lug wrench, and a spare tire. Be sure you know where these items are located.
The first step is to remove the hubcap. Use the lug wrench to remove the lug nuts. If the bolts won’t budge, place both feet on the wrench. Your whole bodyweight is enough to loosen even the most stubborn bolts.
Next, position the jack near the bottom car frame close to the flat tire. Turn the hand crank until the jack raises the flat tire. Pull out the tire; if it won’t budge, usually due to corrosion, then lower the car and drive a few feet back and forth. This should loosen the tire.
Finally, put on the spare and apply the steps in reverse. Lower the jack and place the lug nuts back on. Your car is now good to go for commute to an auto service station.
Keep in mind that a spare tire is only intended for temporary use. After changing a flat tire, drive to Sansone Kia. See our Kia parts center near Woodbridge, NJ for OEM tires for all Kia models, including the 2019 Kia Niro and others.
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