Do you know how to change a car tyre?

Question

A coworker got a flat driving to work today. He had never changed a tyre before and had no idea how to, I was the ONLY person in the building at the time who knew what to do. I helped him obviously but also didn't just do it for him, taught him how to do it. I think it's funny since I don't drive very much but I swear i learnt how to do it before I learnt how to drive 👀

NYCQuestions1976 · Accepted Answer

Yes I do, but I do my best to make it as unnecessary as possible, unless it's a full blowout. I carry a portable car battery charger and a portable air compressor as seen here:   These items, along with a few select pocket/hand tools and general routine maintenance, will make it extremely unlikely that your vehicle will ever make you stranded anywhere.

ohsheeT · Accepted Answer

LOL yes and good job... But I'm actually a firm believer that you can do just about anything you set your mind to anyway

. Okay so you can change the tire now let's pretend the same thing happened can you get the tire off the rim and change the tire that way if you're in the same position... I believe all it would take is you to see it one time and you would be able to do it it's quite easy really all you need is a bumper a good Jack and a couple tire irons and some air

FreyaRed · Accepted Answer

Yes, I learned that in driving school, even thought in real world I can't do that with 30cm long wrench in car spare tire set. Even if I jump on the wrench with my 60kg wheel bolts don't lose. However I don't look bad and it doesn't last long until someone will help. Other option for apocalyptic empty world is to buy a telescopic wrench and better car jack.

Damaged00 · Accepted Answer

Yes my mom taught me how to change one during a blizzard when I was 15. But I've only had to change 2 after that. It's kind of crazy how many people don't know how. I honestly thought it was a normal thing everyone was taught.

exitseven · Answer

Yes, but I have not done it in over ten years. My truck comes with a little bottle jack tht looks dangerous as hell to use. I have one of these when I drive on the beach.

SaoirseS · Answer

Yes, I was taught how to change one before I was ever allowed to drive. With the right equipment I can also mount and balance tires, thanks to the Army National Guard sending me to tire college for a week.

purplepoppy · Answer

Yes I was shown by my dad but the only time I had to do it for real i couldn't unloosen the nuts. I wasn't the only one several guys lost their reputation trying and failing that day before a real man came to my rescue.

HelpfulWoman · Answer

i do and don't since its been a while. i ended up changing a girl i worked with tyre. i basically youtube'd it and sort it out. its my go to for most car stuff.

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

I know how to do lots of car care, im basically an unlicensed car hospital.

sophiejo · Answer

Yes, my dad made sure all of us knew how to do stuff like change a wheel, bulbs, wipers check oil etc but my boyfriend is a mechanic so he just does it for me, if I needed too I could though

DrPepper12 · Answer

That's sad and dangerous for them. I hope they at least have a service like AAA

Anpu23 · Answer

Yes I can do basic car maintenance. I have also tried my hand on a few advanced repairs such as swapping out a catalytic converter, replacing a radiator and replacing wheel bearings.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

I changed my summer to winter tyres and vice versa on my car for years. I also had to deal with a blowout where I had to mount my spare tyre.

RebelinSteel · Answer

Yes can do a fair bit on cars, I can change a tyre but I also carry tyre plugs.  I have in the past let the breakdown people do it.

Wiredone · Answer

It is pretty sad that there are so many people that don't know how to do basic repairs to cars. My dad taught me when I was 7 years old. I used to do a lot of my own vehicle repairs in my driveway.

douride2 · Answer

Yes I can change a vehicle tire. It was one of the things my father taught me. He said if I want to drive I should at least know how to change a flat tire.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

The modern approach:
Download the tyre change app.
Share like and subscribe.
Smeer along on your phone screen and wait for a miracle.
Myself, I have real tools to do it on my own the old fashioned way :)

Fireguy17 · Answer

tyres, engines, transmissions, anything. Learning how to change one is a great life skill to have.

petitedollbabee · Answer

I learnt in school but unfortunately haven’t changed one since then so my memory is foggy on it.

Rosexøxø · Answer

That’s good and all and I do too, but it’s tire* 🛞. Hope this assists but if not that’s okay. 👍

Anonymous · Answer

I probably could but favour calling an expert, should it happen.  Of course, modern cars I have owned do not have spare tyres so this question is moot

LiamJHayden · Answer

Yes, but why should I get dirty when I have AAA and my insurance also has roadside?

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Yes. I don't drive at all and, I've known how since the `60's.

Anonymous · Answer

I do and was also taught before I learned how to drive. It was nice of you to teach him how to do it.

Friendlybro79 · Answer

Yes I do and that was nice of you to teach this person.

paledreams · Answer

I technically know yet I'd rather lazily call my roadside assistance company thats what I'd pay membership for lol 😂😆

ZS007 · Answer

i watched a video of how its done does it count? 😹

RedInnocent69 · Answer

As a matter of fact, I certainly do. Although, gratefully, haven’t had to practice much.

zagor · Answer

Used to. My latest car DOESN"T HAVE A SPARE! Not even one of those donut tires with a 50 mph limit.

nawtee_me · Answer

Yes, it is a n important knowledge to have….

Jerre · Answer

I know how to do it, but I let AAA get dirty.

AviatorTom · Answer

Yes, I know how to change a tire. I've changed several, but none in the last 15 years.

magiusX26 · Answer

tyre, no. i did not know car's had gods. as for a tire, yes (the rubberized wheels) .

MysticDevice · Answer

Everyone should know. Yet I know so many people who don't know. I know how. To answer the question.

elaphe · Answer

People shouldn't drive if they can't change a tire. There are instructions on how to do it in the owner's manual.

bowenw · Answer

Yes and have changed a few over the years.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes, but I can't carry the tire, it's too heavy. 😂

cheapshotbob · Answer

My opinion is tire sort not tyre And it's a lol

llorando · Answer

Can say that I do.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Yes, I have changed a few.

spartan55 · Answer

Bet he felt like a dipshit (as he should have)

Jennz6 · Answer

No, but I know how to spell “tire”

renodnol32 · Answer

Yes. I knew that way before i started driving.

msc545 · Answer

Yes, of course I do.

seviyorummm · Answer

yes i changed it before

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes learned when was 13

Eight_Ball · Answer

Yup. I was taught to do that quite young.

kat1212 · Answer

working on it

_lexiesplanet_ · Answer

yes i do

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Nope.

CubaPirate · Answer

Yes I do

Anonymous · Answer

Nope, why are you so ugly tho?

eagle1951 · Answer

yepper

Pterodon · Answer

Yes I do

Amur8711 · Answer

Yes, I do

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