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How to Change a Tire Right on the Road

If you suffer a blowout or a flat while on the road and do not have the number of a tire roadside service such as Amadors Truck & Trailer Repair LLC, then you need to read my blog today.

First, you need to loosen the lug nuts, then remove the hubcap. At this point, don’t undo the wheel bolts, simply loosen them until they are almost ready to be taken off. When the nuts are too tight and you can’t move them with a wrench, adjust it on the bolt so you can use the full weight of your body as leverage. In general, it is better to position the wrench almost vertically and then turn it with the aid of your body, but not just your hands, or try hitting it with a heavy object like a rock.

Place your jack under your car and raise it off the road. Different vehicles will have various jack placements, so if you are unsure of yours, check your owner’s manual, or just adjust the jack until it remains in place nice and sturdy close to the wheel. When the jack has been inserted, jack your vehicle up so the wheel is approximately 6 inches above the ground.

Now you can undo the lug nuts and remove the old tire, and remember to put these somewhere safe, as they have a nasty habit of rolling away. Pull the flat tire towards you to get it off the base of the wheel. Attach the new tire, and push it into the base of the wheel hard until you feel it can’t move any farther. Then, set the lug nuts in place, and for now, screw them on with your hand.

They shouldn’t sit too tightly, just enough to keep the tire securely in place. Lower your car with the help of the jack, however, don’t put it back on the ground just yet. Stop when the tire is touching the ground, however, it not taking the full weight of the car. Take your wrench and screw the nuts securely in place. Then simply release the jack and you are ready to hit the road again.

To sum up my blog post, for details on my tire roadside service, please do not hesitate to call me at (503) 884-9163 today, I serve the Oakland, OR and surrounding areas.

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