how to training series - changing a tire on the roadside
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Changing a tire on the roadsideLearn how to manually change a car tire when no help is available.
How-To Training Series
Fixing a flat tire – Steve did it
This picture was actually taken by Steve, an IHG Revenue Manager.
He was on his way to the Holiday Inn in Perth, Australia when he heard a strange noise from his rental car.
Of course, it was a flat tire.
With the next service too far away, no cell phone reception and scorching heat, he had no choice, but to change the tire himself.
Luckily he had just watched a video and knew how easy it was.
Watch the video and follow these 16 steps he took.Finally test your tire changing skills and take a brief survey.
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Questionnaire
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Agenda
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The video guide Steve watched
If the video does not start automatically, click to play it.
Park your car on a flat spot and in safe distance to traffic.
Apply parking brake, Emergency lights and put your car in
park. Place a reflectorized triangle so others can see you.
Take these safety precautions first
Tip: You can always drive very slowly on a flat tire to reach a safe spot. Don't worry about damaging the tire. It is more important to be in a safe distance to any traffic.
Place a block behind or in front of the tire diagonally opposite
from the broken tire to prevent the car from rolling.
Block
Damaged tire
Secure your Vehicle
Tip: If your car does not have any blocks, you can also use items like these: a rock, a limb, a thick book.
In most cars, the spare tire is located in the trunk,
underneath the car mat. Locate your spare tire, loosen the
bolt and remove it.
Locate your spare tire
Tip: In some models the spare tire is located underneath the car. Consult your car manual for details.
Jack
Lug nut wrench
Tire iron
Tools you will need
Tip: In some models, the tools are located in a small compartment in the rear of the car.
Pull out the jack, the lug nut wrench and tire iron, In most
cars, you find all tools in the trunk with the spare tire.
For some car models this step requires special tools.
Consult your car manual.
Hubcab remover
Remove the hubcap
Tip: Some models require the lug nut wrench to remove the hubcap, some use a simple lever located on the handle of the car jack or tire iron.
Loosen the lug nuts about one turn counter-clockwise – do
not remove them yet.
Loosen the lug nuts
Use your body weight
Tip: If a special adaptor is needed, you will find it with your car tool kit. Lug nuts may be hard to loosen. In a stable position, use your body weight for leverage.
Place the jack under the jacking point and raise it until the
top of the jack is resting in the jack notch.
Jack plate
Locate the jacking point
Tip: On newer cars, the jacking point is a raised tab or a notch on the car’s underside, either behind the front wheel or in front of the rear wheel. You should be able to either feel or see it. It will usually match the pattern on the jack plate.
Use the tire iron or any extension to raise the car until the flat
tire has cleared the ground.
Off the ground
Raise the car
WARNING! Never get under the car when it is supported only by the jack. The car can easily roll off the jack, seriously injuring anyone underneath or nearby.
Remove all lug nuts and keep them in a safe place.
Remove the lug nuts
Remove the flat tire. Sometimes the tire is hard to remove. Rock the
tire carefully, using either your hands or foot to loosen it.
Remove the flat tire
Place the new tire onto the lug nuts.
Lug nut
Valve
Put the spare tire on
Tip: If you are not sure which is the right way to put the new tire on, check for the air valve, it always faces out.
Add the lug nuts and turn each lug nut a few turns
clockwise, but don’t tighten them down yet.
Put the lug nuts on
Tip: If the lug nuts seem hard to turn, make sure they are free of dirt from the ground.
Lower the car to the ground and remove the jack.
Lower the car
Tighten all lug nuts in a ‘star’ pattern.
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Tighten the lug nuts
Tip: Using the ‘star’ pattern ensures that all nuts receive the same amount of torque. Do at least two rounds to for the lug nuts to be fully tightened. Always put the tapered end of the lug nut towards the car.
Collect all your belongings
Congratulations, you are ready to continue your trip!
Pack up the tire and the tools
Collect all your belongings
Use extra caution while driving with a spare tire.
Do not exceed speeds of 50 mph / 80 kmh.
About your spare tire
Good to know:A full-size spare tire is safer than a compact spare tire. However, even if the tire is a full-size and looks like in good condition, it could be damaged or bridle from not being used for some time.
You completed this training
Now, that you have learned how to successfully change a
tire, let’s test your knowledge.
Follow the link to this questionnaire to take the test.
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