92% of drivers do not perform technical operations by themselves such as changing brake pads, the cabin filter, or changing tires. With the return of the summer holidays, many vehicles are forced to change wheels due to punctures or blowouts.
It is important to change the tire at the least sign of malfunction. At the slightest suspicion of error, it is convenient to park the vehicle in a safe place where you can check the damage and change the wheel. For this process, it is necessary: reflective vest, triangles, spare wheel, and jack, key and anti-theft screw.
The change in ten steps
- Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
- Use the safety vest and place the triangles 50 meters from the vehicle (about 100 steps). They must be visible at 100 meters. Take out everything you need.
- Loosen the nuts and use the anti-theft screw, if necessary. If you have a hubcap or bezel, you may need a tool and it must be removed beforehand.
- Place the cat in the appropriate place. The manufacturer’s manual indicates the most appropriate place to place the jack.
- Lift the vehicle until the punctured wheel does not touch the ground.
- Remove all the screws and remove the wheel.
- Place the spare wheel.
- Put the screws and tighten them by hand.
- Lower the vehicle with the jack until the spare wheel touches the ground.
- Tighten the screws in their entirety with the key.
Once we have our wheel positioned correctly, we must check the tire pressure.
Also, keep in mind that if it is an emergency wheel, it can only be used until a new wheel replaces it or the previous one is repaired. The maximum speed cannot exceed 80 km / h. Then take back all the safety equipments.