How Do I Change a Tire?With tires
expected to be changed every 50,000 to 60,000 miles, you can go about this in a
few different ways. We love to recommend the skilled technicians that are
employed in our service center because they are extremely capable of swift and
efficient work. They also use top of the line diagnostic and repair equipment,
so you don't have to worry about the quality of work they provide.
If you're a
do-it-yourself kind of person that loves getting their hands dirty, you're
perfectly able to handle replacing your own tires! By following these steps,
you can easily handle the replacement on your time.
- Find
a Flat, Stable and Safe Place to Start the Replacement
- Make Sure
Your Parking Brake is Applied, and Your Vehicle is in Park
- Place a
Heavy Object, such as a Brick or Large Rock, in Front of Your Tires
- Prepare
Your Replacement Tires and Your Jack. Ensure Your Jack is Under the Frame and
Contacting the Metal Portion of Your Vehicle's Frame
- Raise the
Jack Until it is Supporting but Not Lifting the Car
- Remove the
Hubcap and Loosen the Nuts in a Counterclockwise Motion
- Pump or
Crank Your Jack to Lift the Tire off the Ground- Lift it Just High Enough to
Remove the Tire and Replace It
- Remove the
Nuts All the Way
- Remove the
Tire and Then Place the New Tire on the Hub
- Replace
the Nuts and Tighten them by Hand Until They are Fitting Snugly
- Lower the
Car to the Ground Fully, Finish Tightening the Nuts, Remove the Jack and
Replace the Hubcap
- Repeat the
Process for All Four Tires
You'll want
to make sure you perform this repair in a sheltered location and that you have
ample time to finish it. You don't want to leave anything unfinished because it
can cause serious issues down the road if done improperly.