A Step-by-Step Guide to Changing a Tire

Driving isn’t the only thing you should know how to do when you own a car. Basic vehicle maintenance and repair are also important knowledge to have for your vehicle’s health and your safety.

This is especially true in the unplanned event of a flat tire. That’s why our team at Nucar Nissan of North Attleboro got together to create this step-by-step guide to changing a tire – so that you’ll know what to do when the unexpected happens.

First Things First
Find a safe location.
Reduce your speed slowly and scan your surroundings for some solid, level ground. It’s best to avoid soft ground and hills to prevent rolling or instability. Try to park as far away from traffic as possible and turn on your hazard lights.

If you’re on a narrow shoulder, keep driving slowly until you find a safer spot. Replacing a rim is better than being hit by an inattentive driver. Then, get out that owner’s manual – you’ll need to use it.

What You’ll Need
Stuff that should’ve come with your vehicle:

Vehicle owner’s manual
Fully inflated spare tire
Lug wrench
Car Jack
Other stuff that’s helpful to have on hand:

Small cut of 2×6” wood to secure the jack
Flashlight (with batteries)
Wheel wedges
Gloves
Rain poncho
Always make sure you have these items in your car, just in case. If you don’t, we suggest purchasing or gathering new ones ASAP.

What You’ll Need
Stuff that should’ve come with your vehicle:

Vehicle owner’s manual
Fully inflated spare tire
Lug wrench
Car Jack
Other stuff that’s helpful to have on hand:

Small cut of 2×6” wood to secure the jack
Flashlight (with batteries)
Wheel wedges
Gloves
Rain poncho
Always make sure you have these items in your car, just in case. If you don’t, we suggest purchasing or gathering new ones ASAP.