What is what to do when you have flat tire?

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Dealing with a Flat Tire

Having a flat tire can be stressful, but knowing what to do can help you handle the situation safely and efficiently. Here's a breakdown:

Pull Over Safely: The most important thing is to get your vehicle to a safe location. Signal your intentions and gradually steer to the side of the road. Avoid sudden braking or swerving, especially on busy roads. Try to find a level surface away from traffic. Turn on your hazard lights (https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/hazard%20lights).
Assess the Situation: Before you get out of the car, check your surroundings. Is there oncoming traffic? Is the ground stable? If you don't feel safe, call for roadside assistance.
Engage the Parking Brake: Make sure your parking brake (https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/parking%20brake) is firmly engaged. This will help prevent the car from rolling.

Locate Your Spare Tire: Find your spare tire (https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/spare%20tire), jack, lug wrench, and owner's manual. These are usually located in the trunk or under the floor of the cargo area.
Check the Spare Tire's Condition: Ensure your spare tire is properly inflated. If it's a temporary spare ("donut"), be aware of its speed and distance limitations (usually printed on the tire).

Loosen the Lug Nuts: Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the flat tire. Turn them counterclockwise. Don't remove them completely yet – just break them loose.
Position the Jack: Consult your owner's manual for the correct jacking points on your vehicle's frame. Placing the jack in the wrong spot can damage your car.
Raise the Vehicle: Slowly raise the vehicle with the jack until the flat tire is a few inches off the ground.
Remove the Lug Nuts: Now, fully unscrew the lug nuts and keep them in a safe place.
Remove the Flat Tire: Carefully pull the flat tire straight off the wheel studs.
Mount the Spare Tire: Align the spare tire with the wheel studs and push it onto the hub.
Hand-Tighten the Lug Nuts: Screw the lug nuts on by hand, tightening them in a star pattern (opposite nuts) to ensure even pressure.
Lower the Vehicle: Slowly lower the vehicle until the spare tire touches the ground, but the full weight isn't on it yet.
Tighten the Lug Nuts: Use the lug wrench to fully tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern.
Lower the Vehicle Completely: Lower the vehicle completely to the ground and remove the jack.
Final Tightening: Give the lug nuts one last tightening.

Stow the Flat Tire and Tools: Place the flat tire, jack, and lug wrench back in their designated storage locations.
Check the Lug Nuts Again: After driving a short distance (50-100 miles), re-check the lug nuts to ensure they are still tight.
Get Your Flat Tire Repaired or Replaced: A spare tire is usually intended for temporary use. Take your flat tire to a tire shop for repair (https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/tire%20repair) or replacement as soon as possible.

If you are uncomfortable changing a tire, are in a dangerous location, or don't have the necessary tools, don't hesitate to call for roadside assistance (https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/roadside%20assistance).