Changing a Tire

Changing a Tire

11th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can demonstrate the steps for safely changing a flat tire.

  • 1

    The first thing you should do when you realize you have a flat tire is to put both hands on the steering wheel and pull over to a safe spot.

  • 2

    Before jacking up the car, make sure to set the parking brake and hazards, and loosen the lug nuts while the tire still has some pressure on it.

  • 3

    When tightening the lug nuts, use a star pattern to ensure the wheel gets a nice even seat onto the hub of the vehicle.