Changing A Tire Research Paper

Changing a tire is a skill that most people do not know how to do, but need to know how to do. This skill can be as easy as learning the alphabet. If a person takes the time, has the patience, and common sense; everything will run smoothly. Most people will face the dramatic problem of a flat tire. If a person ever does, he or she must make sure they identify the tire that needs changing, elevate the car, remove the tire with the proper tools, and get the spare tire. In order to change a flat tire, the first thing someone must do is identify the tire that needs changing. If the tire is fully deflated or has a “droopy” look, this is a sign that the tire is flat and needs to be changed. Remember, if a person gets a flat on the highway; make …show more content…
The best tool and object to use for this task is a jack and a block of wood, or a brick. These two objects will help a person elevate the car and eventually remove the tire. Place the block of wood or brick behind the left or right rear tire, depending on which side the flat tire is not on. This is needed so the car will not move while the car is being elevated. Next it is time to bring the jack into play. Place the jack under the car; make sure it is on the same side as the flat tire. To make the jack elevate a person has to push the lever downward and twist it. This will elevate the car and allow the flat tire to be off the ground for easy removal. The third step is to remove the …show more content…
The spare tire is usually located inside the trunk of the car, to retrieve the tire lift the cover up and that is where it will be. Take it out of the truck and carefully roll it into the open spot where the flat tire was. It is now time for the spare tire to be placed onto the car. Carefully pick up the spare and place it on the tire axle, make sure it is placed all the way back so the lug nuts can be place on very securely. Grab one lug nut at a time and start placing them back where they go on the hubcaps. Make sure they are tight so the spare tire will not slip off; to tighten the lug nuts simply use the tire iron from earlier. Now that the spare has been properly applied to the car, the person is safe to drive on! All in all, changing a flat tire is not as difficult as most people say it is. A person just has to identify the flat tire. Then elevate the car with a jack and a block of wood, or brick. Lastly, remove the flat tire and put on the