This article was co-authored by Howard Fleischmann. Howard Fleischmann is an Automotive Tire and Repair Specialist and the CEO of Community Tire Pros & Auto Repair, with ten locations throughout Phoenix, Glendale, Yuma, and Casa Grande, Arizona. Howard specializes in full-service auto repair and tire replacement and care for domestic/imported vehicles and large trucks. Howard’s dedication to Community Tire Pros & Auto Repair has earned their team multiple awards and features including the 2021 Phoenix Magazine AZ State 48 “Best of the Best!”, the 2020 “Best of Phoenix” in Auto Repair, the 2013 Master SBD award, the 2013 National “Top Shop” award by Tire Review, the 2012 Diversity Champions Phx Business Journal, the 2009 BBB Ethics award, the 2008 Phx Chamber of Commerce Impact Award -” Small Business of the Year”, and the 2008 ASU Spirit of Enterprise award. Howard is often referred to as “The Car Guy” for local TV stations and is a regular on TV’s Channel 3 Sunday, Good Morning Arizona monthly.
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Got a flat tire? Need to swap an old tire out for a fresh replacement? Jacking a vehicle up and swapping your tires out can seem like a complicated process, but it’s surprisingly straightforward and simple once you’ve got the basics down. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process from start to finish so that you can get back on the road in no time.
Steps
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I jack up a vehicle?Community AnswerI suggest reading wikiHow's article on jacking up a car for detailed advice.
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QuestionIf I change wheels that are balanced, do they have to be balanced on another vehicle?Doug FontaineCommunity AnswerOnly if the tires and wheels were balanced while on the car. If all wheels were removed and balanced off the car, then no.
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QuestionDoes the handbrake need to be in the off position when changing a rear wheel once the wheel nuts have been removed?Community AnswerYes. Your handbrake is useless if your back wheels are in the air. And you're better off working on a free-moving wheel.
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Tips
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If the wheel is too heavy to lift on - Lower the jack and lean the wheel beside the studs. Raise the jack while aligning the studs/holes.Thanks
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Make sure the tire air valve faces "out" on the spare tire.Thanks
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Don't lose your lug nuts. Make sure you place them in a safe place where no one will come along and kick them all over the road.Thanks
Warnings
- Use caution while the car is held with the jack. Stay away from under the car.Thanks
- If changing tire on the Roadside. Don't get hit by a passing car.Thanks
- Do not jack your car up on a hill or otherwise uneven surface.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Spare tire
- Jack
- Lug wrench - Or any other tool that can get the nuts off. A socket set will do it too.
- Tire blocks - If you don't have blocks you can still change the tyre, just be more careful about the car rolling away
- Gloves - If you've got gloves you won't need the washcloth. You can still change the tires without gloves.
- Towel or washcloth - You don't need one but if you've got it then use it to wash your dirty hands
References
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=314HE4aMG-g
- ↑ https://www.hubcaps.org/videos/remove-hubcaps.html
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=314HE4aMG-g
- ↑ https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely
- ↑ https://youtu.be/314HE4aMG-g?t=465
- ↑ https://youtu.be/314HE4aMG-g?t=495
- https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-rotate-your-car-tires/
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Reader Success Stories
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