how to change a flat tire

Description: Getting stuck on the roadside with a flat tire is the worst nightmare a person can have. Even though many people have roadside assistance now a days, but it is strongly recommended to know how to change car tire. If you drive a car it is very important to know how to change a car tire, because you never know when you will have to change a car tire. In order to change a car tire you will need various items. You will need a spare tire. You will also need a lug wrench and lock key in order to unscrew the lug nuts. You will use the lock key for unlocking the lug nuts. A car jack is a must have tool in order to lift the car up so the tire can be changed. A tire stopper is also needed to keep the car put, and preventing the car from rolling down. Lastly you will need a tire-pressure gauge, which you will be using to double check the tire pressure of the spare tire. Most of these items can be found in or under your car trunk.
Operation:
Before you start to change a tire make sure that the car is on a flat surface. Flat surface will make the process easier. The first step to change a tire is making sure that the car does not roll down. To prevent the car from rolling you will need to use the stopper and place it behind the tire, which is not flat on the same side. After placing the tire stopper find the lug nut key, which you will need to unlock the locked lug nuts. Remove the hubcap and that will make it easier to remove the nuts. Once you have unlocked the locked nuts, use the wrench to slightly loosen the lug nuts. Remember to turn the wrench to the right to tighten and left to loosen. Repeat this step with all the nuts; do not remove the nuts completely because you are just trying to break the resistance. Having the wheel on the ground means you are turning the nuts instead of the wheel. It can take a lot of force to break the resistance, so use your body weight or stomp on the wrench if needed. After you loosen all the nuts now you have to lift