Changing a flat tire on the side of the road isn’t as easy as it often seems. There are a number of important things to remember and countless mistakes to avoid. At Shawano Auto Sales Inc, we want to share a few tips to help Shawano, WI drivers complete these projects safely.
Don’t Try to Change Your Flat Tire on an Incline
One of the worst things that you can do when changing a flat is to start while you’re vehicle is parked on an incline. Not only do you want your car to be visible to other drivers and out of the way of oncoming traffic, but it should also be parked on a flat, level surface. Your vehicle can fall off the jack if it’s positioned on sloped or unstable ground.
Don’t Jack Your Car Right Away
It’s best to loosen the lug nuts on your flat tire before you jack your car up. If you wait until the tire is elevated, your wheel will simply spin. Slightly loosening or breaking the nuts free before jacking will make getting them off later on a whole lot easier.
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