At one point or another, it is likely to happen to everyone. You’re driving down the road, and suddenly your car pulls to one side and your hear the sound of a flat tire.

Although it is common for drivers to have roadside assistance services that will come and fix the flat tire for them, it is a good idea to know how to change a flat tire.

Here are some steps on how to change a flat tire safely:

Step 1: Locate a safe spot to pull over.

• Try to pull over in a parking lot if possible.

Step 2: Turn on the hazard lights.

Step 3: Use a wrench to loosen the lug nuts.

• Do not remove lug nuts yet; just loosen them.

Step 4: Use the jack to lift your vehicle off the ground.

• Jack up the car until it is about 6 inches from the ground.

Step 5: Take the lug nuts off and pull the flat tire off.

• Make sure to keep the lug nuts in a safe place, so they will be easy to find.

Step 6: Place the spare tire onto the lug nut posts.

Step 7: Put the lug nuts just tight enough that the spare tire will stay on.

Step 8: Use the car jack to bring the car back down to the ground.

Step 9: Fully tighten the lug nuts.

Step 10: Put the flat tire and any other tools or materials in your trunk.

Having the knowledge of how to change a flat tire can make the unfortunate situation of getting a flat tire less stressful and easier.

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