{"id":785,"date":"2020-02-06T00:20:05","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T00:20:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/?p=785"},"modified":"2020-04-20T02:58:58","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T02:58:58","slug":"how-to-change-a-tyre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/how-to-change-a-tyre\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change a Tyre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There\u2019s a sudden pop followed by a flapping sound, the\nsteering becomes sluggish, and your heart sinks. A flat tyre is always\ndeflating. Like most things, changing a tyre can be daunting if you don\u2019t know\nhow, but it really is simple. Follow our guide and you\u2019ll be back on the road\nin no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you need<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearly all modern cars come equipped with the necessary\nitems, which are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A jack<\/li><li>Spare tyre<\/li><li>Wheel brace<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re usually located in a recessed section of the boot,\nthough some jacks are known to be squeezed into the engine well. It\u2019s worth\nfamiliarising yourself with their locations now, and making sure the car manual\nis in the glovebox. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pull Over Safely<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you realise you have a flat tyre, do not stop suddenly\nor pull over abruptly. Slow down and look for a suitable place to stop.\nIdeally, a nice big parking lot, but a wide shoulder on a straight stretch of\nroad is also a good spot. Try to aim for a level and firm surface, and avoid\nnarrow shoulders and never stop on sharp bends because it restricts other\ndrivers\u2019 ability to see you in time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have to drive a little way to find a suitable spot,\nthen do so slowly. While driving with a flat tyre can damage the rim, replacing\nit is easier than replacing you. Safety always comes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve found a safe spot, pull over as far from the\nlane as possible, apply the handbrake and switch on the hazard lights. Before\ngetting out of the car, always check for traffic, and wear bright clothing if\nit\u2019s dark. We recommend leaving a high-visibility shirt in the car permanently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Loosen Those Nuts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab the items you need to change the tyre. Lay the spare\ntyre on its side on the ground so there\u2019s no chance of it rolling away. If the\nflat tyre has a hub cap, take it off; you usually just have to unclip them.\nNow, you want to loosen the lug nuts until you break their resistance, which is\nusually one full turn. Remember, it\u2019s almost always anti-clockwise to loosen,\nand clockwise to tighten. Give it a solid jolt to get the brace going; if it\u2019s\nparticularly tight, you can carefully use your foot to lean on it, or put your\nbody weight behind it. Remember to practice good posture, and keep a straight\nback when applying force to avoid injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Raise the Car<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the nuts are loosened, position the jack under the car.\nYou can find the correct spot in the car\u2019s manual; it\u2019s usually under the frame\nby the flat tyre. Slowly raise the car until the flat tyre is about 10cm off\nthe ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Swap the tyres<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the nuts completely and keep them somewhere safe\n(make sure they don\u2019t roll around on the road and get lost). Remove the flat\ntyre carefully and place under the car (in case the jack fails, the flat tyre\nwill provide support for the car). Line up the spare tyre with the lug bolts\nand slowly push the tyre onto the wheel hub. Replace the nuts and tighten them\nas much as you can by hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lower the Jack<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove the flat tyre from under the car and lower the jack\nuntil the spare tyre is taking the weight of the vehicle. Slide the jack out\nfrom under the car and use the wheel brace to fully tighten the nuts. Replace\nthe hubcap or store it somewhere safe in the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t Leave Anything Behind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Replace all the equipment and stow the flat tyre in the\nboot. Congratulations! You\u2019ve changed a flat tyre! Your training is complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Drop into Eastern Tyres<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all spares are made equal. Some are designed only to get\nyou to a technician who can provide you with a new tyre. If that\u2019s the case,\ndrop in and see us as soon as you can. If you\u2019re not sure what type of spare\nyou have, we recommend paying us a visit to find out. Whatever the case, make\nsure you come and see us so we can either repair or replace the flat tyre. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a sudden pop followed by a flapping sound, the steering becomes sluggish, and your heart sinks. A flat tyre is always deflating. Like most things, changing a tyre can be daunting if you don\u2019t know how, but it really is simple. 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