Changing a tire on the roadsideLearn how to manually change a car tire when no help is available.

How-To Training Series

Fixing a flat tire – Steve did it

This picture was actually taken by Steve, an IHG Revenue Manager.

He was on his way to the Holiday Inn in Perth, Australia when he heard a strange noise from his rental car.

Of course, it was a flat tire.

With the next service too far away, no cell phone reception and scorching heat, he had no choice, but to change the tire himself.

Luckily he had just watched a video and knew how easy it was.

Watch the video and follow these 16 steps he took.Finally test your tire changing skills and take a brief survey.

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The video guide Steve watched

If the video does not start automatically, click to play it.

Park your car on a flat spot and in safe distance to traffic.

Apply parking brake, Emergency lights and put your car in

park. Place a reflectorized triangle so others can see you.

Take these safety precautions first

Tip: You can always drive very slowly on a flat tire to reach a safe spot. Don't worry about damaging the tire. It is more important to be in a safe distance to any traffic.

Place a block behind or in front of the tire diagonally opposite

from the broken tire to prevent the car from rolling.

Block

Damaged tire

Secure your Vehicle

Tip: If your car does not have any blocks, you can also use items like these: a rock, a limb, a thick book.

In most cars, the spare tire is located in the trunk,

underneath the car mat. Locate your spare tire, loosen the

bolt and remove it.

Locate your spare tire

Tip: In some models the spare tire is located underneath the car. Consult your car manual for details.

Jack

Lug nut wrench

Tire iron

Tools you will need

Tip: In some models, the tools are located in a small compartment in the rear of the car.

Pull out the jack, the lug nut wrench and tire iron, In most

cars, you find all tools in the trunk with the spare tire.

For some car models this step requires special tools.

Consult your car manual.

Hubcab remover

Remove the hubcap

Tip: Some models require the lug nut wrench to remove the hubcap, some use a simple lever located on the handle of the car jack or tire iron.

Loosen the lug nuts about one turn counter-clockwise – do

not remove them yet.

Loosen the lug nuts

Use your body weight

Tip: If a special adaptor is needed, you will find it with your car tool kit. Lug nuts may be hard to loosen. In a stable position, use your body weight for leverage.

Place the jack under the jacking point and raise it until the

top of the jack is resting in the jack notch.

Jack plate

Locate the jacking point

Tip: On newer cars, the jacking point is a raised tab or a notch on the car’s underside, either behind the front wheel or in front of the rear wheel. You should be able to either feel or see it. It will usually match the pattern on the jack plate.

Use the tire iron or any extension to raise the car until the flat

tire has cleared the ground.

Off the ground

Raise the car

WARNING! Never get under the car when it is supported only by the jack. The car can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath or nearby.

Remove all lug nuts and keep them in a safe place.

Remove the lug nuts

Remove the flat tire. Sometimes the tire is hard to remove. Rock the

tire carefully, using either your hands or foot to loosen it.

Remove the flat tire

Place the new tire onto the lug nuts.

Lug nut

Valve

Put the spare tire on

Tip: If you are not sure which is the right way to put the new tire on, check for the air valve, it always faces out.

Add the lug nuts and turn each lug nut a few turns

clockwise, but don’t tighten them down yet.

Put the lug nuts on

Tip: If the lug nuts seem hard to turn, make sure they are free of dirt from the ground.

Lower the car to the ground and remove the jack.

Lower the car

Tighten all lug nuts in a ‘star’ pattern.

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Tighten the lug nuts

Tip: Using the ‘star’ pattern ensures that all nuts receive the same amount of torque. Do at least two rounds to for the lug nuts to be fully tightened. Always put the tapered end of the lug nut towards the car.

Collect all your belongings

Congratulations, you are ready to continue your trip!

Pack up the tire and the tools

Collect all your belongings

Use extra caution while driving with a spare tire.

Do not exceed speeds of 50 mph / 80 kmh.

About your spare tire

Good to know:A full-size spare tire is safer than a compact spare tire. However, even if the tire is a full-size and looks like in good condition, it could be damaged or bridle from not being used for some time.

You completed this training

Now, that you have learned how to successfully change a

tire, let’s test your knowledge.

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