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myLot reputation of 99/100. bodhisatya (844)   ranked 42 out of 737 in driving 3 years ago

I haven't yet changed changed a flat tyre. Once the tyre got flat and fortunately my friend knew how to do it, so it was done.

I have got my fair bit of theoretical knowledge, that I have to put in the jack, bring in the stepney, and remove the screws diagonally and finally fit in the spare tyre.

Have you ever done it yourself? Any funny incident you remember doing it? Or are you waiting still that once it happens then I will come to know about it? Do you call the helpline if you have got it flat? Share your experiences.thumbup

P.S. I am gonna do it for myself this weekend.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 91/100. lotterylover (7442)   3 years ago

I have changed many a tire. You have to be sure the nuts are loose before you jack it up. You also want to be sure to have a good Jack that won't let the car down while you are in the middle of changing a tire or getting under the car for that matter. I put the nuts back on too tight one time when my wife went to see her folks. For some reason her father tried to take a tire off and couldn't get the nuts loose but you want to be sure to get them tight enough or they may come off like my did after I let someone else put the tire on. Many a person has lost the tire off their car while driving down the road.


elliew8248 (2)  3 years ago

Good for you!


myLot reputation of 99/100. bodhisatya (844)   ranked 42 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

Hi Lotterylover,

Thank you very much for your valuable input. There would always be this risk if the responsibility is on a green horn. I would bear your advice, and thanks again.

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. cynthiann (5235)   ranked 185 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

No I cannot do it. I did learn how to do it if this happened in an emergency and I was driving alone. I rally do not remember how to do it now. I would just call someone and wait!happy


myLot reputation of 99/100. bodhisatya (844)   ranked 42 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

Hi,

I am not quite sure whether I would be able to do it. But it is better to learn it or else I might be stranded someday.

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3. myLot reputation of 98/100. dracoserpintenes (250)   ranked 639 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

ive had three flat tires now and though i know exactly how to change them as my dad works in a auto body shop and made shure i know how to do these things. i have had to get help all three times because i cant get the nuts off myself :( as i am too weak even if i put mu foot down on the tire iron and puh with all my strength wile pulling the other side i can never do it myself >.< it makes me feel so silly waiting on the side of the road for a cop or something like that to stop and help.


myLot reputation of 99/100. bodhisatya (844)   ranked 42 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

Thats quite a response. You maybe a bit weak physically but it takes a lot to accept and have a laugh on your self.

Thank you so much for this wonderful response!

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. jugsjugs (6366)   ranked 15 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

I do know how to change a wheel on my car,but i also have a husband for that kind of job.lol.I have had to change a wheel before and you should have seen all the men asking me if i wanted them to do it for me,they were amazed that a woman could do that.


myLot reputation of 99/100. bodhisatya (844)   ranked 42 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

I can very well imagine the poor husband! You must be forwarding all the physical strenuous jobs to him.

Ah! Just wanted to know so you can do it or not?

Thank you so much for your beautiful response.happy

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5. myLot reputation of 96/100. hellcowboy (5009)   ranked 118 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

I know a lot of people have had to deal with flat tires,and I have never had to deal with a flat tire myself,and I have never had to change a flat tire,but I am pretty sure I know how to do it,and could if I had to,and I have seen a friend change a flat tire,and I have also seen people on television change a flat tire,and I am sure that one day me and my wife will have to deal with a flat tire,and hope when we do I will be ready,even though it will hopefully not be anytime soon.


myLot reputation of 99/100. bodhisatya (844)   ranked 42 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

I hope and pray too that I don't have to go through that ordeal. It is cumbersome. Thats why I check my tyres regularly and see to it that the pressure is ok. I have had recently criss-crossed my tyres after I completed 10000 kms.


myLot reputation of 96/100. hellcowboy (5009)   ranked 118 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

I am glad that u check your tires regularly and I would not wish a blown tire on my worst enemy,because it is not fun,and I know my parents always check the tires,and I know when me and my wife get a car we will always check the tires so we can make sure they are in good shape.

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6. elliew8248 (2)   3 years ago

Of course I do. Who doesn't. I did when I was in the Army. And of course losts of maintence. Even in the winter! Germany to be exact.


elliew8248 (2)  3 years ago

I mean lots of maintence.


elliew8248 (2)  3 years ago

I really don't understand how this works and how I can get paid doing this. Someone please tell me.


elliew8248 (2)  3 years ago

Who do they think they are kidding with those flashing bannders, saying you won something. They suck! Always trying to sucker you into buying something you don't even want. Be warned, nothing's free these days.


myLot reputation of 99/100. bodhisatya (844)   ranked 42 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

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7. myLot reputation of 94/100. thezone (3927)   ranked 110 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

Changing a tyre is something everyman should know how to do, you never know when you might come across a damsel in distress lol.

I used to work during the summer as a tyre fitter as a teen, so I have a lot of experience with changing wheels. I reckon I could do it blindfoldedw00t


myLot reputation of 99/100. bodhisatya (844)   ranked 42 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

Wow you are oozing with confidence. Damsel in distress huh? So haw many did you pick up till now? hehehehee

Thanks for the witty response.


myLot reputation of 94/100. thezone (3927)   ranked 110 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

Never have met a damsel in distress as yest but you never know lol. When I do I will be ready to change that tyrethumbup

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8. myLot reputation of 93/100. seekers (192)   ranked 622 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

I haven't tried to change one but Ive seen it done. It's difficult but I want to learn how in case of emergency and if no one is around to do that for me. But if you have a chance to ask for an experienced person to do that, the better.


myLot reputation of 99/100. bodhisatya (844)   ranked 42 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

I shall do that for sure. Thanks!

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9. myLot reputation of 97/100. padhiaranand (2112)   3 years ago

i have done it few times....we were going on some trip..and in the middle of that tire got flat then me and my cousin changed it....so i have experience of it of 2 or 3 times....


myLot reputation of 99/100. bodhisatya (844)   ranked 42 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

Yes it is very important to know when you are driving. Good for you that you know it, I guess the situations compels you to do it.

Thanks.

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10. kittykat7983 (43)   ranked 640 out of 737 in driving   3 years ago

I was highly amused by the way you spelled tire. Little things amuse me quite easily. And to answer your question not I have not had to change a flat before. But if I did I would probably call AAA because my best friend has that and so does my gurlfriend. Also at one point I let someone borrow my jack and I am not really sure if I ever did get it back or not.

Jen aka Kittykat7983


myLot reputation of 99/100. bodhisatya (844)   ranked 42 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

Hey Kittykat,

I was really wondering why the spell check was showing it as a misspelling. I guess its just out of habit that I spell "tyre" insead "tire". like "colour" instead "color"

So who was the one who borrowed your jack and won't return it? What if something happens to your "tyres"?

Although I pray that doesn't happen.

Bodhi


kittykat7983 (43)   ranked 640 out of 737 in driving  3 years ago

I am not really sure who borrowed it but I think it is possible it was returned or was in my gurlfriends car because I think I remember letting her borrow it once but then we had it in her car. That was her old car so I am not positive if it ever did get put back into my car or not and it is way too much work for me to check right now cus my trunk is full of recyclables at the moment. I am sure I will get the chance to check if its there or not and if not I will have to replace it because if it wasn't put back then it's probably long gone lost to who knows where.

Jen aka Kittykat7983

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