I never thought, at age 48 and changed out wheels countless times, that I would need to "youtube" how to get a wheel off of my car AFTER removing the lugs. For you to suggest threading the lug nuts partially back on and dropping the car, driving it back and forth a little would break loose the wheel from the drum was GENIUS!!! I never experienced this problem until today and I need to thank you for this remedy.
I just got $50 award from my dad that 😂yesterday night we bet that I could change tire or not,because he was saying "you are always on your phone,you don't even know how to change a flat tire" and I told him that I know how to do it and at night time I watched this video. In the morning I was super tire expert😂 thanks Eric
Hi Eric, Yesterday on my way to school, I got a big nail stick on the side of my tire. So I stop on the side of the road and freak out. Thank god, I remember about this video and I was able to change my flat tire. I don't have to call and wait for AAA. Thank you very much for making this video. I wish I can hug you in person :)
Thank you for putting up this video! My girlfriend's car blew a tire while riding back from Ohio to Ontario in the middle of the night and a quick view of this clip helped me figure out what to do and got us back safe and sound
The hooky end of the stick is meant to hook inside the scissor jack and the other end connects with the hole in the centre of the lug wrench at 90 degrees. That way you can crank the scissor jack up in one continuous motion using the hex end as a handle. Just be careful not to scrape your knuckles on the ground when doing so.
I know this is a really old video and you may not see this, but BROOO YOU SAVED MY LIFE THIS MORNING!!! I had a tire blow out on me on my way to work. I'm in a different town for my job and had no one to call and wasn't about to spend the money to have a service come out and find me on a dark highway to help me out. I found this video and changed a tire using nothing but the knowledge from this and the light of my phone for the first time in my life 😂 Thank you so much!
I am a 22 year old whose never changed a tire in their life. I just plowed through a bunch of snow drifts and my car dinged at me saying I had a flat tire. Too embarrassed and independent to call my dad or brother to come help me with my car problems once again, I decided to learn how to change my own tire. This video was so easy to follow and with it I managed to put my spare tire on. I cannot recommend this tutorial enough.
Is it important to note that when tightening the nuts, you should go in a criss cross (or star pattern for five nuts) to even out the torque being applied? I noticed that he didn't mention that in this video because it's most likely an unconscious habit for him by now, but a lot of people who have never done this before will probably just go all around.
Thank you, Eric! Everybody should learn to change a tire just in case they have to. When I took drivers' ed 43 years ago in the New Orleans public school system (small fee for a 3 week summer class), we had to change a tire as part of the course using the tools in the car. It's one of the most valuable lessons I learned. I also greatly appreciate my floor jack and jack stands, though I don't carry those around in case of a flat tire. They don't teach changing tires, proper use of jumper cables, or parallel parking anymore at private (expensive) driving schools. School systems no longer seem teach drivers ed anymore either. I taught my son how to do those things as those topics were not covered in expensive private driving school.
Eric ? What I was told and learned from work loading and unloading tracktor trailers is to always chock the wheels if your going to go on a trailer with a forklift. Same thing when ever lifting a car or vehical with this method of jacking or lifting. Be safe, stay alive should be you new motto along with stay dirty. When ever jacking up a car use a jack stand if you have one and always chock the wheels in case the car wants to move or drift away. Be safe, stay alive.
Pro tip...keep a pipe that fits over the handle of your wrench at all times. This can turn your wrench into a makeshift breaker bar. Cheap but very effective. Also if you purchase a long pipe, you can beat off the zombies.
Great tips, as a result of not having a spare with proper pressure, I carry around a compressor in my trunk that plugs into the cigarette lighter.... Experience is the best teacher.
Great vid, I can't believe I never thought of using the jack to loosen the nut. I just have 2ft piece of pipe in my trunk that I stick on the lug wrench for extra leverage.
I have a funny experience to share that Eric's genius method of using the jack itself to assist in removing the lug nuts. My vehicle was an '89 dodge pickup. My left rear wheel went flat as I was going down a relatively lonely road near dusk. The only place I could pull off to was a graveyard. My truck didnt have *anything* with it. My emergency kit was one I built from scratch and desperation. My makeshift jack was a small housejack my dad used on some shed repairs. It took me a few minutes to figure out the best place under the truck to place the jack, but the ground (full of dead bodies and covered in lengthening shadows) was too soft. I finally thought to pull the truck forward until I got to a pot hole deep enough to essentially dangle the problem tire over. I got it changed just as someone came up to help, which by this point, strangers in a dark graveyard did not do much to help me, kind as I'm sure they really were. Thanks for all these videos Eric!! I'm going car shopping by myself for the first time in a couple of weeks- your knowledge is probably ultimately saving my life.
This vid saved my ass tonight. Great info and would you believe my spare was damned near flat? Luckily there is a gas station a close by and I slowly rolled there, filled it up with air and hauled ass to the 24 hour tire shop to get a replacement. Thanks man!!!
The method Eric showed to use the jack to loosen the lug nuts does work. I actually used that method to loosen an extremely tight lower nut on a front sway bar link on a 2009 CR-V while the vehicle was on jack stands. The angle was awkward and I didn't have a lift. I cradled the open end of the wrench on the jack while having the box end on the nut. Crank the jack slowly and carefully and let the jack do all the work. Easy-peasy. 😀
This is a pretty old video of yours so I'm not sure if anyone else mentioned this before now, but I've learned that putting the emergency brake on while initially loosening the bolts (before jacking the car up) REALLLLY helps out. Love your videos man, I've watched like 15 randomly n' now I'm starting from the very beginning n' going through all of 'em!
Possibly, if it is an aluminum rim they may not have cleaned it when they put on the new tire, or the valve stem might be defective. Get yourself a spray bottle and fill it with h2o and dish soap. Spray the outside of the tire and valve stem (with the cap off) and look for bubbles. The bubbles will tell you where the leak is. If it leaks where the tire meets the rim take it back and see if they will clean the rim for you. You could have also ran over something so spray the tread too.
Just one thing I think should be added to your excellent video,Eric.Some cars that have aftermarket wheels or aluminum wheels have two sets of lug nuts,that is,one set of special nuts for the regular road wheels,one set for the spacesaver spare like the one in your video.It is unsafe to run the little spacesaver with the spacial nuts sometimes.
one point you should have mentioned, Eric. never install a compact spare on the drive axle, as it can damage the transaxle and most of theses do not fit over the front brakes. When you blow out a front tire on a front wheel drive, it is best to change out the rear wheel then put the tire from the rear on the front, where the flat is.
Thank you so much for the tips!!! I couldn't remove the tire after loosening the screws and I searched for tips for it. Your video saved me!!! Thanks again.
Hello Eric! Hey your video is so helpful to me!! you really have consistent explanation that really helps me understand on how to change a tire of your car. My dad never taught me how to change a tire so now I'm watching a video on how to change a tire that way I can do it on my own. Thank you so much and I am understanding how to change a tire but, I have to try doing it with my hands you know like working it with your hands.
Thanks! I want to share this with my wife sometime since I think everybody should know this. Thanks for the suggestion about loosening before using the jack on the car. For some reason, people always forget to mention something that should be obvious, but tons of us forget lol
Man... this video would've came in really handy a year and a half or so ago when my rear left tire on my Civic flatted, which was during the time I knew virtually nothing about automotive anything. It was my first flat and I hadn't the slightest idea what to do. So after panicking, I called AAA out and they changed it for me. I now look back on that and laugh. This is so easy!
I just discovered your channel Eric, good job. One thing to add about lug nuts. Periodically check the tightness of all the lug nuts on all four tires. I learned this the hard way with a damaged rim. I'm lucky it could have been worse. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks, Eric. I especially enjoyed the whole "fat" thing. Made me laugh. And it was very convenient to have your help when I have no one else around. And to those in this thread who are being smug asking who has a flat tire in the garage, it happens! You come out in the morning and it's flat.
I'm a guy and had to ask for help once because my best kick to the lug wrench only broke the damn thing... (it was a POS lug wrench) the jack loosening trick is awesome though, probably doesn't work for shit with a bottle jack though, which I think bottle jacks were invented by satans retarded brother... Best advice, buy a hydrolic jack, costs max 80$ for a half decent one and can ride around in a trunk or truck box with little to no issues... plus are far easier to use and more effective and safer.
I had a situation earlier in the day heading to work but ended up getting a flat tire off the freeway, so me and my dad were trying to replace the tire with the spare tire that was included in the car but ended up realizing it did not fit -_-, so we had to get it towed back to my house, and now gotta find the right tire size cuz I believe the wheels are different than the stock ones
I used to keep a small wood board (maybe 4” wide x 6” long”) in the trunk of my car to put under the jack. Of course my friends made fun of me for it. Driving down the road one day, had been raining a lot, got a flat, pulled over, and having that wood board on the soaking wet and very muddy ground as a base for the jack made all the difference.
@Bobman84 Older cars in the states did that also sometimes. I've even seen some that were left hand thread on one side of the car and right hand thread on the other. I believe it was an effort to prevent the lug nuts coming loose.
@anjulibelle That is awesome, glad I could help, thanks for the comment. (BTW this is going to be my comment of the day on my FB page today, I think it will make me look cool.)
Don't encourage them. Just practice the process at home twice (make sure you have all the tools and read some of these good comments) - once on a nice day; and then once on a dark wet night. Invite a few friends over for the show and let them learn too - but first and foremost be safe.
Another tip is make sure you can get the spare tire out before you need it. I have 2004 Honda civic and the wing nut that holds the spare tire in is rusted or seized so I can't get it out.
Had a similar issue to lexhus, the impact gun at the shop ended up sheering all of the lugs right off, was a 500$ bill by the time it was done. Lessons: Don't use shallow nuts or open top nuts (the wheels were on it from when I bought it, so I can't be blamed for that) spend a f*&^ing dollar and buy real lug nuts. And don't set the impact gun to "Metric f*&^ing tonne" when putting lug nuts on, most need a maximum of 120lbs... Also, remove your lug nuts at least once every 3-6 months and put them back on, if theres resistance part way through hand threading the nut, replace the nut and consider putting anti seize on the threads, they wont back off if tightened to the proper torque but the anti seize breaks the metal barrier between the thread of the nut and the lug making "rust welding" less of a problem. Trust me, the dollar or two on a lug nut will save you a small fortune later. They do also look less hacky than nuts that just seem to fit and have the right thread count..
I drove around on one of those space saver spares for several days while I was waiting for my used replacement tire to ship from an eBay seller. Yes, those space saver spares where out fast.
The hook end of that rod goes into the hole in the jack and the tire iron has a hole in it that slides onto the other end giving a much easier winder than how you demonstrated.
Compact spares are only for making it to a garage, not for driving long distance and certainly not for driving over 50km/h. It will not harm the car as the differential will compensate for the different size wheel. It is important to note that a compact spare should always be put on the rear of the vehicle. If your front tire goes flat, change the rear tire on the same side, then change the tire you removed to the front.
Hi Eric, @3:45 text comment states that "car did not have all of its tools" but I think it does. The round hook goes in the rotating bracket in the scissor jack, and the lug wrench has a rectangular keyhole in the shaft that fits onto the other end of the hook. You then grab the lug wrench by the socket and turn it, similar motion to manual windows. You fast forwarded the sections where you lift and lower the car, so it's not clear, but it didn't look quite right. Otherwise, great vid, im a fan!
Thanks for the video. This is just what im looking for. I really wanna learn how to troubleshoot my car. Now that ive found it with a flat tire in our garage i wanna learn how to change tire. Ive been trying to unscrew the lug nuts but my weight is not enough (120lbs) it doesnt even move when I step and jump on the wrench. I hope using the jack will. Im gonna do it now. :) Goodluck to me.
You forgot to mention that you should always tighten the wheel nuts in a star pattern. Also for non-car savvy people, a little tip about the wheel locks would help.
Eric you are awsame I watched different videos but couldn't get it. I better understand your technique and changed my tire which was really hard specially for a woman
I never thought, at age 48 and changed out wheels countless times, that I would need to "youtube" how to get a wheel off of my car AFTER removing the lugs. For you to suggest threading the lug nuts partially back on and dropping the car, driving it back and forth a little would break loose the wheel from the drum was GENIUS!!! I never experienced this problem until today and I need to thank you for this remedy.
I just got $50 award from my dad that 😂yesterday night we bet that I could change tire or not,because he was saying "you are always on your phone,you don't even know how to change a flat tire" and I told him that I know how to do it and at night time I watched this video. In the morning I was super tire expert😂 thanks Eric
And my dad was like "that's my girl!!!!"
Nice
So he was right. You only knew once you watched the video afterwards.
No sweat Ms. Kid Kassa it's perfectly fine to cram the night before your exam - if - if that is - the mark you get for it is an A+.
Hi Eric, Yesterday on my way to school, I got a big nail stick on the side of my tire. So I stop on the side of the road and freak out. Thank god, I remember about this video and I was able to change my flat tire. I don't have to call and wait for AAA. Thank you very much for making this video. I wish I can hug you in person :)
This as well as your video on how to do an oil change should be shown in every drivers ed class. period.
This video changed my life. 32 years old just changed my first ever flat. Thank you so much!
Thank you for showing this girl how to change a tire. It's been a long time since I learned how to do this and needed a reminder.
Thank you for putting up this video! My girlfriend's car blew a tire while riding back from Ohio to Ontario in the middle of the night and a quick view of this clip helped me figure out what to do and got us back safe and sound
The hooky end of the stick is meant to hook inside the scissor jack and the other end connects with the hole in the centre of the lug wrench at 90 degrees. That way you can crank the scissor jack up in one continuous motion using the hex end as a handle. Just be careful not to scrape your knuckles on the ground when doing so.
I know this is a really old video and you may not see this, but BROOO YOU SAVED MY LIFE THIS MORNING!!! I had a tire blow out on me on my way to work. I'm in a different town for my job and had no one to call and wasn't about to spend the money to have a service come out and find me on a dark highway to help me out. I found this video and changed a tire using nothing but the knowledge from this and the light of my phone for the first time in my life 😂 Thank you so much!
I am a 22 year old whose never changed a tire in their life. I just plowed through a bunch of snow drifts and my car dinged at me saying I had a flat tire. Too embarrassed and independent to call my dad or brother to come help me with my car problems once again, I decided to learn how to change my own tire. This video was so easy to follow and with it I managed to put my spare tire on. I cannot recommend this tutorial enough.
Is it important to note that when tightening the nuts, you should go in a criss cross (or star pattern for five nuts) to even out the torque being applied? I noticed that he didn't mention that in this video because it's most likely an unconscious habit for him by now, but a lot of people who have never done this before will probably just go all around.
ToxicSoRaw im pretty sure steel rims won't flex like alloys so he didnt use that method
Can i ask why?
Grateful Gentleman it's so the lug nuts tighten evenly mostly I think.
he did mention that
My dad never taught me how to change a tire, but that was pretty interesting. I'm starting to learn from you.
Thank you, Eric! Everybody should learn to change a tire just in case they have to.
When I took drivers' ed 43 years ago in the New Orleans public school system (small fee for a 3 week summer class), we had to change a tire as part of the course using the tools in the car. It's one of the most valuable lessons I learned. I also greatly appreciate my floor jack and jack stands, though I don't carry those around in case of a flat tire.
They don't teach changing tires, proper use of jumper cables, or parallel parking anymore at private (expensive) driving schools. School systems no longer seem teach drivers ed anymore either. I taught my son how to do those things as those topics were not covered in expensive private driving school.
Eric ? What I was told and learned from work loading and unloading tracktor trailers is to always chock the wheels if your going to go on a trailer with a forklift.
Same thing when ever lifting a car or vehical with this method of jacking or lifting.
Be safe, stay alive should be you new motto along with stay dirty.
When ever jacking up a car use a jack stand if you have one and always chock the wheels in case the car wants to move or drift away.
Be safe, stay alive.
Hey Eric, got a flat tire in the middle of Arkansas yesterday. Pulled up your video and helped a lot, if I ever see you around I’ll buy you a beer.
Pro tip...keep a pipe that fits over the handle of your wrench at all times. This can turn your wrench into a makeshift breaker bar. Cheap but very effective. Also if you purchase a long pipe, you can beat off the zombies.
Great tips, as a result of not having a spare with proper pressure, I carry around a compressor in my trunk that plugs into the cigarette lighter.... Experience is the best teacher.
Great vid, I can't believe I never thought of using the jack to loosen the nut. I just have 2ft piece of pipe in my trunk that I stick on the lug wrench for extra leverage.
Eric-
Not only are your vids informative, but hilarious. Your sense of humor makes the vids even more interesting. Outstanding.
I have a funny experience to share that Eric's genius method of using the jack itself to assist in removing the lug nuts.
My vehicle was an '89 dodge pickup. My left rear wheel went flat as I was going down a relatively lonely road near dusk. The only place I could pull off to was a graveyard. My truck didnt have *anything* with it. My emergency kit was one I built from scratch and desperation. My makeshift jack was a small housejack my dad used on some shed repairs. It took me a few minutes to figure out the best place under the truck to place the jack, but the ground (full of dead bodies and covered in lengthening shadows) was too soft. I finally thought to pull the truck forward until I got to a pot hole deep enough to essentially dangle the problem tire over. I got it changed just as someone came up to help, which by this point, strangers in a dark graveyard did not do much to help me, kind as I'm sure they really were.
Thanks for all these videos Eric!! I'm going car shopping by myself for the first time in a couple of weeks- your knowledge is probably ultimately saving my life.
I do a lot of mechanical work on my car. I know how to change a tyre. For some reason, I watched this video anyway - your style is so good!
I've been struggling taking my wheel all day! The Jack tip really helped me out a lot! Thanks!
This vid saved my ass tonight. Great info and would you believe my spare was damned near flat? Luckily there is a gas station a close by and I slowly rolled there, filled it up with air and hauled ass to the 24 hour tire shop to get a replacement. Thanks man!!!
The method Eric showed to use the jack to loosen the lug nuts does work. I actually used that method to loosen an extremely tight lower nut on a front sway bar link on a 2009 CR-V while the vehicle was on jack stands. The angle was awkward and I didn't have a lift. I cradled the open end of the wrench on the jack while having the box end on the nut. Crank the jack slowly and carefully and let the jack do all the work. Easy-peasy. 😀
This is a pretty old video of yours so I'm not sure if anyone else mentioned this before now, but I've learned that putting the emergency brake on while initially loosening the bolts (before jacking the car up) REALLLLY helps out.
Love your videos man, I've watched like 15 randomly n' now I'm starting from the very beginning n' going through all of 'em!
Possibly, if it is an aluminum rim they may not have cleaned it when they put on the new tire, or the valve stem might be defective. Get yourself a spray bottle and fill it with h2o and dish soap. Spray the outside of the tire and valve stem (with the cap off) and look for bubbles. The bubbles will tell you where the leak is. If it leaks where the tire meets the rim take it back and see if they will clean the rim for you. You could have also ran over something so spray the tread too.
Thank you! I woke up to a flat and was able to confidently change to the spare. Your clear direction was amazing.
Just one thing I think should be added to your excellent video,Eric.Some cars that have aftermarket wheels or aluminum wheels have two sets of lug nuts,that is,one set of special nuts for the regular road wheels,one set for the spacesaver spare like the one in your video.It is unsafe to run the little spacesaver with the spacial nuts sometimes.
*Oh!* So hazards are meant for emergencies and not for parking in a fire lane?
Ohh Darrell...
Travis Shatsky A reference so cryptic even I, a master interneter, am agasp in confusion
@mobilove Glad I could help, thanks for the great comment.
one point you should have mentioned, Eric. never install a compact spare on the drive axle, as it can damage the transaxle and most of theses do not fit over the front brakes. When you blow out a front tire on a front wheel drive, it is best to change out the rear wheel then put the tire from the rear on the front, where the flat is.
Thanks so much. The humor and extra advice was nice to hear too. I'll give this a shot so I can see where my rear tire is leaking from.
Thank you so much for the tips!!! I couldn't remove the tire after loosening the screws and I searched for tips for it. Your video saved me!!! Thanks again.
Here's my answer to todays QOTD. Changing a Flat Tire Using The Tools In Your Car - EricTheCarGuy
just changed my first ever tire for my friend that i was with when his popped. you’re a lifesaver!
Hello Eric! Hey your video is so helpful to me!! you really have consistent explanation that really helps me understand on how to change a tire of your car. My dad never taught me how to change a tire so now I'm watching a video on how to change a tire that way I can do it on my own. Thank you so much and I am understanding how to change a tire but, I have to try doing it with my hands you know like working it with your hands.
Thanks! I want to share this with my wife sometime since I think everybody should know this. Thanks for the suggestion about loosening before using the jack on the car. For some reason, people always forget to mention something that should be obvious, but tons of us forget lol
Man... this video would've came in really handy a year and a half or so ago when my rear left tire on my Civic flatted, which was during the time I knew virtually nothing about automotive anything. It was my first flat and I hadn't the slightest idea what to do. So after panicking, I called AAA out and they changed it for me. I now look back on that and laugh. This is so easy!
Thank you. Because of this I was able to change my tire while watching this on the spot. You're a lifesaver!
Me too, perhaps that is why I do this. I never really thought about it till now.
Thanks for the comment.
Eric thanks for the tip of using the weight of the car to unscrew the bolt.
Greetings from Portugal
And keep up the good work ^^
I just discovered your channel Eric, good job. One thing to add about lug nuts. Periodically check the tightness of all the lug nuts on all four tires. I learned this the hard way with a damaged rim. I'm lucky it could have been worse. Thanks for the videos.
Thanks, Eric. I especially enjoyed the whole "fat" thing. Made me laugh. And it was very convenient to have your help when I have no one else around. And to those in this thread who are being smug asking who has a flat tire in the garage, it happens! You come out in the morning and it's flat.
As a woman, I would feel embarrassed if I had to ask someone else (especially a guy) to change a flat tire for my car, so thanks for sharing this!
No shame in asking for help. Everyone has to learn some time.
I'm a guy and had to ask for help once because my best kick to the lug wrench only broke the damn thing... (it was a POS lug wrench) the jack loosening trick is awesome though, probably doesn't work for shit with a bottle jack though, which I think bottle jacks were invented by satans retarded brother... Best advice, buy a hydrolic jack, costs max 80$ for a half decent one and can ride around in a trunk or truck box with little to no issues... plus are far easier to use and more effective and safer.
Best online guide for changing flat tire
I'm told by engineering types that the "euro" style fastener is a better method of attaching a wheel due to torque loads and such.
Thank you for making this video! Such a great tutorial that helped me get thru my first flat tire ever! 💪
I had a situation earlier in the day heading to work but ended up getting a flat tire off the freeway, so me and my dad were trying to replace the tire with the spare tire that was included in the car but ended up realizing it did not fit -_-, so we had to get it towed back to my house, and now gotta find the right tire size cuz I believe the wheels are different than the stock ones
YOUR VIDEOS SAVED MY CAR!!! THANK YOU, ERIC!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
I used to keep a small wood board (maybe 4” wide x 6” long”) in the trunk of my car to put under the jack. Of course my friends made fun of me for it. Driving down the road one day, had been raining a lot, got a flat, pulled over, and having that wood board on the soaking wet and very muddy ground as a base for the jack made all the difference.
@adomede Glad you like it, thanks for the comment.
@Bobman84 Older cars in the states did that also sometimes. I've even seen some that were left hand thread on one side of the car and right hand thread on the other. I believe it was an effort to prevent the lug nuts coming loose.
I'm about to change my first flat now I feel confident thank you
The gravity (Car weight) trick was pretty useful. Thanks!
Yes you can do this. I'm glad it helped, good luck.
@anjulibelle That is awesome, glad I could help, thanks for the comment. (BTW this is going to be my comment of the day on my FB page today, I think it will make me look cool.)
great advice with the lug wrench and jack to help loosen lug nuts..
I'm going to watch all your video starting here!
Very helpful video. I've never actually changed a tire before but watching this, I feel empowered. Come at me, flats!
Don't encourage them. Just practice the process at home twice (make sure you have all the tools and read some of these good comments) - once on a nice day; and then once on a dark wet night. Invite a few friends over for the show and let them learn too - but first and foremost be safe.
best video i found on this topic especially for the explanation on the jacking points.
You just helped two girls change their first tire without making us feel dumb! Thank you.!
Another tip is make sure you can get the spare tire out before you need it. I have 2004 Honda civic and the wing nut that holds the spare tire in is rusted or seized so I can't get it out.
Spray the wing nut down with some PB Blaster or similar penetrating oil.
wow Eric the using the jack to loosen the nuts is brilliant
Thanks for uploading this. I watched this and I was able to change my tires 👍🏻
Thanks for the comment, I'm glad your dad was OK, like I said, it would make a bad situation worse.
Had a similar issue to lexhus, the impact gun at the shop ended up sheering all of the lugs right off, was a 500$ bill by the time it was done.
Lessons:
Don't use shallow nuts or open top nuts (the wheels were on it from when I bought it, so I can't be blamed for that) spend a f*&^ing dollar and buy real lug nuts.
And don't set the impact gun to "Metric f*&^ing tonne" when putting lug nuts on, most need a maximum of 120lbs...
Also, remove your lug nuts at least once every 3-6 months and put them back on, if theres resistance part way through hand threading the nut, replace the nut and consider putting anti seize on the threads, they wont back off if tightened to the proper torque but the anti seize breaks the metal barrier between the thread of the nut and the lug making "rust welding" less of a problem. Trust me, the dollar or two on a lug nut will save you a small fortune later. They do also look less hacky than nuts that just seem to fit and have the right thread count..
Thank you so much! I was able to change my spare because of your loose nut method! That was awesome.
Thank you x 1,000,000 for making this video, I don't think I could've even begin to manage changing my tire by myself!
I drove around on one of those space saver spares for several days while I was waiting for my used replacement tire to ship from an eBay seller. Yes, those space saver spares where out fast.
The hook end of that rod goes into the hole in the jack and the tire iron has a hole in it that slides onto the other end giving a much easier winder than how you demonstrated.
@davelowe1977 Glad you took the time to watch I really appreciate it and your comment as well, thanks.
@puwazatza You are most welcome, thanks for the comment.
Compact spares are only for making it to a garage, not for driving long distance and certainly not for driving over 50km/h. It will not harm the car as the differential will compensate for the different size wheel. It is important to note that a compact spare should always be put on the rear of the vehicle. If your front tire goes flat, change the rear tire on the same side, then change the tire you removed to the front.
Hi Eric, @3:45 text comment states that "car did not have all of its tools" but I think it does. The round hook goes in the rotating bracket in the scissor jack, and the lug wrench has a rectangular keyhole in the shaft that fits onto the other end of the hook. You then grab the lug wrench by the socket and turn it, similar motion to manual windows. You fast forwarded the sections where you lift and lower the car, so it's not clear, but it didn't look quite right. Otherwise, great vid, im a fan!
This helped at a time in need... thanks!!
Thanks for the trick of using the jack to loosen the lug nuts!
Well done! Liked the little production elements.
@ffgew22 That is an excellent suggestion, thanks for your comment.
This video was so helpful for basically helpless girls. Thank you!
As a matter of fact I am (I don't know if everything will be spelled right). See episode 1.
Thanks for the comment.
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I learned how to change a tire watching this .. good video!!!
Thanks!!! Your video just helped 5 damsels in distress change a flat! Ah-maz-ing!
Simple yet very useful tutorial... Thanks!
It's wise to apply hand brake first, so your car isn't moving front and rear while untightening bolts.
Thanks for the video. This is just what im looking for. I really wanna learn how to troubleshoot my car. Now that ive found it with a flat tire in our garage i wanna learn how to change tire. Ive been trying to unscrew the lug nuts but my weight is not enough (120lbs) it doesnt even move when I step and jump on the wrench. I hope using the jack will. Im gonna do it now. :) Goodluck to me.
thank you so much for your tips, i managed to change the flat tire using the jack!!! keep it up man..
also keeping a block of wood, or scrap lumber to help the height of the jack, and also help if your car gets stuck in mud or something similar.
Thank you! I will attempt this in the morning. I just discovered I have a very bad flat
You forgot to mention that you should always tighten the wheel nuts in a star pattern. Also for non-car savvy people, a little tip about the wheel locks would help.
Thanks for the video:) I'm always preparing so I'm glad I know how to change a tire now.
thanks Eric uncle for your educational video
You are the man, Eric!
Eric you are awsame I watched different videos but couldn't get it. I better understand your technique and changed my tire which was really hard specially for a woman
Thank you that was so much help I seen people try with three foot but never with the weight of car
Best tutorial video ever!
GREAT VIDEO SAVED MY LIFE
Clear and detailed instructions. I love ur vid Eric
Thanks, this video really helped me out tonight.
Really big boyfriends usually turn out to be more trouble than they are worth. Perhaps a AAA membership might be a better option. :D
This guide was awesome! Keep up!