How long can I drive on my spare tire?
You should not drive over 50 mph and no more than 50 miles with a donut-type spare tire. Driving for long distances on a spare tire can potentially cause damage to other car parts, including the transmission.
What’s the proper way to install a spare tire?
Take care to align the rim of the spare tire with the wheel bolts, then put on the lug nuts. Be sure to install the spare tire the correct way and not backwards. The valve stem of a doughnut tire should face outwards, away from the vehicle.
Where do you put the Jack to change a tire?
If you need to change a tire, place the jack under the frame of the car near the tire that you are going to change, making sure the jack is in contact with the metal portion of the vehicle. Raise the jack until it is supporting, but not lifting, the car.
What’s the best way to change a flat tire?
However, using your body weight or stomping means you run the risk of stripping the lug nuts, as it is difficult to maintain full contact. Pump or crank the jack to lift the tire off the ground. You need to lift it high enough to remove the flat tire and replace it with a spare. As you lift, make sure that the car is stable.
How do you put a spare tire on a doughnut tire?
Take care to align the rim of the spare tire with the wheel bolts, then put on the lug nuts. Be sure to install the spare tire the correct way and not backwards. The valve stem of a doughnut tire should face outwards, away from the vehicle. If your vehicle uses acorn-style lug nuts, it is easy to put those on backwards as well.
If you need to change a tire, place the jack under the frame of the car near the tire that you are going to change, making sure the jack is in contact with the metal portion of the vehicle. Raise the jack until it is supporting, but not lifting, the car.
Take care to align the rim of the spare tire with the wheel bolts, then put on the lug nuts. Be sure to install the spare tire the correct way and not backwards. The valve stem of a doughnut tire should face outwards, away from the vehicle.
However, using your body weight or stomping means you run the risk of stripping the lug nuts, as it is difficult to maintain full contact. Pump or crank the jack to lift the tire off the ground. You need to lift it high enough to remove the flat tire and replace it with a spare. As you lift, make sure that the car is stable.
Do you have to put run flat tires on your car?
It’s important to note that in most cases, the vehicle did not come with a spare tire. If you decide to make the switch to non-run-flat tires, a road hazard would leave you stranded on the side of the road without a spare to put on the car.