Changing a Flat Tire

When you encounter a flat tire, you pretty much have two options. You can either call a service company, or you can decide to fix it yourself. If you decide fix it yourself, be sure that you know what you’re doing and that you are following all of the proper safety procedures. Here are the major steps to get this job done:
1) Locate the spare tire and tool kit. For most vehicles, these things can be found in the trunk underneath the primary covering, but for some trucks and vans, these things are located underneath the vehicle near the rear of the car.
2) Set up the jack and begin to lift the vehicle to a workable height. Only lift the jack on the vehicle’s designated jack points which will be obvious when you look underneath the vehicle. When the car is supported only by the jack which comes with the car, be sure not to place any part of your body under the vehicle.
3) Unscrew the flat tire with the given tire wrench from the tool kit.
4) Mount the spare tire by first centering and then putting the wheel bolts back on.
5) Screw the bolts back on as tight as you can by hand, and then lower the vehicle.
6) With the car lowered, re-torque the bolts by stepping on the wrench.
7) Replace the spare tire with the original as quickly as possible.
For Future Reference:
1) Unless you have a full-sized spare (a spare tire which is the same size as the original), be sure not to drive faster than the speed indicated on the tire.
2) Keep the spare tire properly maintained (ex: proper tire pressure and non-rusted wheel)