FabSwingers.com forum: Can you change a tyre on a car?

By *olf and Red OP Couple
over a year ago

Nr Cardiff or at Chams Darlaston

Asking as I was away at the weekend, one of my kids calls with a flat tyre. I asked if had a spare, said no. Next day when I’m back I discover there was a spare the whole time. No-one knew out of their group of friends how to change the tyre.

My step dad taught my sister and I, although due to arthritis I can’t physically do it now. Wolf can do it easily. I’m going to get Wolf to show them how to do it for the future, just in case.

Red

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can and do. Taught my son as well, one of those life skills everyone needs!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know how.

But I don't pay to be in the AA for nothing.

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

Not a surprise no one knew how to.The real surprise is none of them got on the interweb to find out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have never actually done it ha but I know how to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know how and have over the years.

Wife and children have no idea.

It’s a lost skill.

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By *929Man
over a year ago

northumberland

I think most youngins these days don’t know how it’s something I will make a point to teach my son when he learns to drive as well as other basic maintenance oil and filter change ect

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By *ustBoWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in Co. Down

Yes I've changed quite a few over the years. And I have helped others to change theirs as well sometimes.

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By *romleyM41Man
over a year ago

orpington / surrounding

Neither of my last 2 cars has a spare unfortunately !! But yes I know and have taught my eldest how even though he can’t drive yet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I learnt many years ago. It can be difficult to get the wheel nuts to loosen now with the standard wrench, so I always carry one of the larger cross type ones for better leverage.

Most cars only come with that inflation kit crap now though, so no spare. The liquid in the kit has an expiry date so for most of us it's no use at all (when I used mine (didn't work & aa needed) I tried picking up a new one, but garages buy it in when needed due to the expiry dates)

I then bought a real spare & toolkit and new inflator (the puncture liquid wrecked the original in the kit)

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

You should take care when changing a car wheel.

If it’s dark and raining and the wheelbrace slips you’ll turn into the Incredible Hulk

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes i can, but usually don't have enough strength too if the bolts have been put on too tight.

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By *hatbiatchWoman
over a year ago

craigavon

I do & have done although I did find out at the weekend this car doesn’t have a spare

also taught my son how to when he was learning to drive , eldest daughter knows how to as well despite fact she doesn’t drive

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By *ddie1966Man
over a year ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

It's one of those things that every driver needs to be able to do. Especially a single lady as many drivers are too afraid to stop and help nowadays.

Other missing skills that should be taught are change a tap washer, change a plug or a fuse and change a light bulb on a car.

Skills that the previous generation knew but no one seems interested in anymore. It saves a lot of money in the long run.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

I've been driving since 1986 so yes absolutely know how to.

But... Unless it's a side road or off road I wouldn't attempt it now driver's are so dangerous these days chances of getting squished pretty high.

Smart motorways you're supposed to try to get to the rescue area and wait or get out and wait behind barriers.

Even on a normal motorway I wouldn't dream of changing a flat on hard shoulder without some flashing lights and a brightly marked vehicle parked a safe distance behind me.

Even then I'd probably leave it for recovery driver to deal with.

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands

I can, but learnt the hard way. The first time I tried I didn't realise you should jack up on that metalwork and my jack crumpled all of the bodywork

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"I can, but learnt the hard way. The first time I tried I didn't realise you should jack up on that metalwork and my jack crumpled all of the bodywork

Every vehicle has a jacking point.

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By *entle_lover_xMan
over a year ago

Great Dunmow

"Yes i can, but usually don't have enough strength too if the bolts have been put on too tight. "

Get an extending bar and if needed stand on it briefly

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By *entle_lover_xMan
over a year ago

Great Dunmow

And yes on changing wheels. Changing tyre itself no. Recently had a problem with locking wheel nut not working and even drilled it out although first time the bit snapped inside so second time I had to drill out the drill bit too which was a palaver. So many things on a car are so simple to do and can save small fortune - for example changing break pads or oil/filter change.

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

I know how to do it and have done it for real a couple of times, but a lot of cars don't have spare tyres any more. I don't know how to use the repair kits they provide. This is a good prompt to learn.

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By *implyfun1Man
over a year ago

glasgow

Doesn’t surprise me this!

The youth of today simply can’t be bothered so do manual Labour and especially if it involves getting dirty it’s a no no!

Easier for them to sit in the car on their phones sending snap chats or tic toks and waiting for some other mug to come along and do it!

I know a 19 year old that can’t even fit a light bulb at home! A standard bayonet bulb!

Refused to even look at it and try to work it out just said “I don’t know how to do it”!

So for him to change a road wheel will never ever happen

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By *randMrsLPCouple
over a year ago

london

not done so for over 30 years called out breakdown people

lasted 12 years car has not cum with a spare tyre

it can be very dangerous to change a tyre and sadly many of thrm that do change a tyre, seen them do it on a blind bend, pitch blacck/rain, how a fast road etc, lot lack the sesne to find a safer spot to change tyre from what i have seen

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By *ightkitty4uWoman
over a year ago

Epsom

When I got my first car and we’d got it home, the first thing I had to do before I was allowed to drive it anywhere was to take the tyre off and put it back on.

My parents sat there watching with mugs of tea while, I was having a 17 yr old strop about how this is ridiculous, none of my friends had to do this, why me etc…

Needless to say I learnt how to do it. I did it, yes would have been quicker if I wasn’t having my strop!

This in future driving years has got me out of trouble, I’ve even been out with a boyfriend and his car tyre went. He had no clue and I just started getting the wheel Jack etc out, he was flabbergasted I knew what to do.

Only thing that stops me these days is they do the bolts on so tight with the guns I struggle to undo them and call the AA.

I should really get a better but bar thing. Maybe I could ask santa for one

I now look back at that moment in my life when my parents made me change the wheel, and thank them. I have of course thanked them in person and got that knowing look parents give!

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By *heVonMatterhornsCouple
over a year ago

Lincoln

A wheel, yes. A tyre, no fucking chance

LvM

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

Yep I was a tyre fitter for 3 years

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By *heelerMan
over a year ago

Northants

By changing a tyre yourself it can put your insurance policy in jeopardy if your involved in an accident, thats the reason spare tyres are not with cars.

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By *hawn ScottMan
over a year ago

london Brixton

I had already bought a cheap run around before my test. As soon as I passed it my dad showed me before I took my car out.

Can you actually call out the AA etc for a flat tyre???? If you don't have a spare maybe?

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Yes. Standard thing to learn

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By *randMrsLPCouple
over a year ago

london

"A wheel, yes. A tyre, no fucking chance

LvM"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am always surprised how many people can't

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By *entBarryUKMan
over a year ago

Ashford

Yes, shall i bring my own jack?

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By *ohn8210tCouple
over a year ago

Warwick

You need tyre levers and rim sealant to change a tyre. Also a foot pump it compressor to re- inflate the tyre. You’d need to get it balanced at a later date but not essential to get you out of a fix . You can change the tyre without taking the wheel off but it’s easier to take the whole wheel off.

Most cars have a spare wheel- it would be easier to change that rather than doing the tyre on the side of the road etc.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I do know how to change a wheel, but with the company car, I just get someone out ti put a new tyre on it.

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By *lynJMan
over a year ago

Morden

I know how to and I've stopped and helped a couple of damsels in distress over the years.

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By *hawn ScottMan
over a year ago

london Brixton

"By changing a tyre yourself it can put your insurance policy in jeopardy if your involved in an accident, thats the reason spare tyres are not with cars."

All I can find on Google is that most cars now have a space saver or picture repair kit as it saves the manufacturer about £100 per car. Can find nothing about changing it yourself could case insurance issues.

Source?

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

"You need tyre levers and rim sealant to change a tyre. Also a foot pump it compressor to re- inflate the tyre. You’d need to get it balanced at a later date but not essential to get you out of a fix . You can change the tyre without taking the wheel off but it’s easier to take the whole wheel off.

Most cars have a spare wheel- it would be easier to change that rather than doing the tyre on the side of the road etc."
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Best of luck getting a bead to come out on a tubeless tyre, with a foot pump, mate, reckon you’d want Steve Austin pumping for you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shame something so simple is disappearing fast

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By *elkieWoman
over a year ago

Durham

No, disability. I used to be able to though.

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

Most cars have a spare wheel- it would be easier to change that rather than doing the tyre on the side of the road etc..

Best of luck getting a bead to come out on a tubeless tyre, with a foot pump, mate, reckon you’d want Steve Austin pumping for you.

Used to get a bit of air in the tyre and bounce it till the bead popped. Granted I had the benefit of an airline to hand

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By *ansoffateMan
over a year ago

Sagittarius A

Tyre is a bit harder than a wheel to be honest.

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By *anSMan
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

"I have never actually done it ha but I know how to. "

Exactly this, been driving 25yrs and never ever had a puncture..

Had one on the lorry a month or so ago, I would’ve given it a go myself, but it had to be a call out though

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By *illy IdolMan
over a year ago

Midlands

"I can, but learnt the hard way. The first time I tried I didn't realise you should jack up on that metalwork and my jack crumpled all of the bodywork

Every vehicle has a jacking point.

Where were you 18 years ago??!!

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By *lynJMan
over a year ago

Morden

"By changing a tyre yourself it can put your insurance policy in jeopardy if your involved in an accident, thats the reason spare tyres are not with cars.

Source?"

With a space saver, you still need to change the wheel.

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I've changed lots over the years and taught my daughters how to do it but still had to go out late at night to rescue them when they couldn't loosen the nuts.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My insurance covers the RAC doing this

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By *eeglos94Man
over a year ago

Gloucester

My son is a toddler and I've already thought him to change the tyres on his toys. With the amount of potholes around it's basically a necessity. I go through about 2-3 a year due to pothole/debris damage.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

Sure I do it's part of training to be a mechanic and doing it safely

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Yes but in todays world it’s pointless as they don’t even give you a space saver these days, just that goo that’s useless unless you have a nail in your tyre.

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By *otlovefun42Couple
over a year ago

Costa Blanca Spain...

Changing a wheel and changing a tyre are two completely different things.

Changing a wheel is relatively easy as long as you know where the jacking points are and have the strength to crack the wheel nuts/bolts and actually lift the wheel into position.

Many women, and even some guys, don't. Modern car wheels are much bigger and heavier (especially on 4x4's) than on the old cars I grew up with.

An extension to the wheel brace handle and using your foot helps with the nuts/bolts. Oh and better to crack them before you jack the car up. And do the same in reverse to tighten them

Changing a tyre is a lot more difficult without specialist equipment. Theoretically it can be done with tyre levers and a lump hammer. I tried that once, never again.

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By *heGateKeeperMan
over a year ago

Stratford

I don’t think my car has one. Think it has a repair kit if something. Either way I can’t change a tire embarrassingly. Was never shown

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I help him with our vehicles. It's fun to learn how to change tires and other maintenance and upgrades around the garage.

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By *nnCeeWoman
over a year ago

East of Eden, West of Hell

Absolutely... my Dad used to switch the wheels for wear, and I used to help. Last time he got a puncture and I was with him (13 years ago) I switched it, rather than him.

My current vehicle doesn't have a spare, and as others have said, comes with a re-inflation canister, but I also don't trust it, so have now got recovery for the car. Just in case...

I do know how to do other stuff (check oil levels, etc) but very rarely do it (even though I know I should), but that's what I pay the garage to look at every year (and a pretty penny too!).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep can even change the engine while I'm at it but god help my kids not a clue daughter went in boot thought engine was in there had to laugh when I said no that's the big thing at the front your spare wheel is in the boot.

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By *ucka39Man
over a year ago

Newcastle

"Changing a wheel and changing a tyre are two completely different things.

Changing a wheel is relatively easy as long as you know where the jacking points are and have the strength to crack the wheel nuts/bolts and actually lift the wheel into position.

Many women, and even some guys, don't. Modern car wheels are much bigger and heavier (especially on 4x4's) than on the old cars I grew up with.

An extension to the wheel brace handle and using your foot helps with the nuts/bolts. Oh and better to crack them before you jack the car up. And do the same in reverse to tighten them

Changing a tyre is a lot more difficult without specialist equipment. Theoretically it can be done with tyre levers and a lump hammer. I tried that once, never again.

Changing a tyre or wheel as some may call it would be the same unless you're repairing something

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always have done since I was 17.

I actually don't understand people who woukd rather sit waiting for an hour plus for a breakdown company to come along and do it rather than 20 mins and it's done (assuming your car actually does have a spare of course)

Also it only makes the cost of breakdown recovery cost more for an actual breakdown

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By *inkygentkentMan
over a year ago

Maidstone

Yes, and I can change brakes and suspension... not that I carry spares wherever I go

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Dorchester

Yes but do i want to?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

No, but I'm not a driver and don't have a car.

If I found myself in a situation where someone needed help, I'd be straight onto youtube or whatever seeing what I could figure out.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

No idea and would not want to try. That's why I pay for road assistance

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By *orny-DJMan
over a year ago

Leigh-on-Sea

I can do an awful lot more than that, yes, and teaching my son.

We're currently restoring my 90's Yank

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By *ry.meMan
over a year ago

Hartlepool

I can change a wheel and a tyre

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By *elshmumWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Yep, even though I don't drive

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By *ellhungvweMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

I am amazed at the number of people who can’t change a tire. It makes me wonder how they are actually complying with the requirement of their driving licence that they must ensure their vehicle is road legal. If you can’t change the tire then how likely is it that you know your tires are out of tread?

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By *verageSausageMan
over a year ago

Flintshire

Yes, you can change a tyre on a car.

It only takes one psychologist to change a tyre on a car.

But......

The tyre has GOT to want to change.

Hope That Helps.

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By *lex CoxMan
over a year ago

Porth

"Not a surprise no one knew how to.The real surprise is none of them got on the interweb to find out.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

I do & have. I try to be independent when it comes to my car

J x

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By *olf and Red OP Couple
over a year ago

Nr Cardiff or at Chams Darlaston

"Shame something so simple is disappearing fast "

It seems that way. My Dad was really great with cars. I remember him completely respraying one.

Anyway my youngest now has two new front tyres. So hopefully that’ll keep the car going for a while.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did in an unexpected moment this summwr.

I was doing national three peaks solo and started from Ben Nevis.While returning along Lake Loch Lomond, hit a curb and blasted my front. Luckily had a full size spare so it didn't slowed me down expect adding 20mins to the overall challenge timing. A challenge within a challenge!

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By *ylonseeker2023Man
over a year ago

Harwich

"By changing a tyre yourself it can put your insurance policy in jeopardy if your involved in an accident, thats the reason spare tyres are not with cars."

I believe the space saving spare came into use in order to compete in actual loading volume and saved weight.

It was also a money spinner as it often also needed renewing if it was driven for too long as it was only designed for short use at a lower speed.

Eventually the spare disappeared completely, this saved money for the car manufacturer, increased loading capacity and contributed to weight reduction.

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By *ttmcdguyTV/TS
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

Most cars have a spare wheel- it would be easier to change that rather than doing the tyre on the side of the road etc."

What utter tosh!!

Would love to see how on earth you would break the tyre bead (the metal ring incorporated within the wall of the tyre!) with tyre levers !! Whilst still on the vehicle!!

And then reinflate with a foot pump??

Absolutely barking mad!!

It’s fairly easy to change a car tyre without a tyre machine

To long to write down the entire method YouTube it yourself as I did

I thought changing a wheel was going to be made part of the “new” driving test

Obviously not

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By *andadbodMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

done it a few times over the years, was never shown, but you’re basically unscrewing nuts

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

Most recent cars DO NOT have a spare tyre despite what was said above. Thos means you have to go to a garage and even roadside assistance can only do that which is a problem during a weekend or evening

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By *ylonseeker2023Man
over a year ago

Harwich

"Absolutely... my Dad used to switch the wheels for wear, and I used to help. Last time he got a puncture and I was with him (13 years ago) I switched it, rather than him.

My current vehicle doesn't have a spare, and as others have said, comes with a re-inflation canister, but I also don't trust it, so have now got recovery for the car. Just in case...

I do know how to do other stuff (check oil levels, etc) but very rarely do it (even though I know I should), but that's what I pay the garage to look at every year (and a pretty penny too!)."

Please do check your tyre pressure though. Low pressure and higher speeds and longer journeys cause the tyre temperature to rise and is usually the reason for a blowout. If you are nawty and don't xmcheck oil and coolant it will only kill the engine but not you, tyres however....x

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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago

In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon

I used to be able to, and have done many times. These days I can't, but still know how to.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Yep I can do it easily and torque the bolts as required. I got a space saver for my car to replace the stupid sealant stuff and inflator... Please check your tyres regularly... especially now the colder weather is here and please, please don't allow the tread to go below 3mm (yes I know it is legal until 1.6mm ) for your own safety... drive safe all

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"Yes but in todays world it’s pointless as they don’t even give you a space saver these days, just that goo that’s useless unless you have a nail in your tyre.

I bought a wheel from fleabay, then stuck a decent part worn tyre on it. As my car had the space for a wheel in the boot, but no spare wheel.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to build race cars so I can just about manage swapping a wheel.

I thought my exs 13 year old son to drive (off-road). We started with a petrol rc car, so he learnt a bit about handling and a bit about mechanics. Then we learnt all about the real car, especially checking fluids, tyres etc but also the controls. Then we went to the field and learnt to drive.

That was satisfying and I’d like to think he’ll save a fortune and be a safer driver for it. I know he can change a wheel too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Guess you talk about changing the wheel, I bet not many can do just the tyre.

I do change tyres on my motorbike. Never done a car one and don’t think it can be done on the side of the road.

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By *erry bull1Man
over a year ago

doncaster

I’m a truck driver and years ago we used to carry a spare and change it ourselves if we had a puncture or a blow out

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By *adeiteWoman
over a year ago

Stafford

Yes but sadly a tyres the least of my car problems .... I need a new engine. Sadly I can't change one of those.

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By *ellinever70Woman
over a year ago

Ayrshire

It doesn't make me some kind of incompetent imbecile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes but sadly a tyres the least of my car problems .... I need a new engine. Sadly I can't change one of those.

Yes u can, believe in yourself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No

It doesn't make me some kind of incompetent imbecile "

Na just give me a shout….

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes easily, however so many modern cars no longer carry a spare they carry a can of puncture repair fluid and a compressor. That is fine for a small puncture but useless for a major blow out or slashed tyres.

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By *implyfun1Man
over a year ago

glasgow

"By changing a tyre yourself it can put your insurance policy in jeopardy if your involved in an accident, thats the reason spare tyres are not with cars."

No it’s not

The reason most cars don’t come with a spare is to cut costs on production.

Cars come with different size wheels and manufacturers had to make a spare wheel well of different sizes for so many cars

Stop supplying a wheel then it’s standard size space in the boot for that model of car.

I’ve been asked when taking out an insurance policy

Do you have any convictions

Do you have any points

Blah blah blah

Never ever have I been asked “does your car have a spare wheel”

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By *eavenNhellCouple
over a year ago

carrbrook stalybridge

also to do with weight & space jack wheel brace and spare weigh and take up a hell of a lot more than space a can of foam = improved economy bigger boot win for the manufacturer

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts

No. Might chip a nail

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"also to do with weight & space jack wheel brace and spare weigh and take up a hell of a lot more than space a can of foam = improved economy bigger boot win for the manufacturer "

This is true if the space can be used for something else. In my car, they just took the wheel & kit out & replaced it with the shitty inflation kit. The cans of tyre repair stuff probably work better than the shit in the inflation kits. Much prefer the security of my spare wheel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes

And I know how to top up the blinker fluid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Most cars don’t have them now just a can of foam

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"By changing a tyre yourself it can put your insurance policy in jeopardy if your involved in an accident, thats the reason spare tyres are not with cars."

Completely incorrect. Entirely for the reasons of saving weight & therefore emissions.

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

No, don’t know how to change a tyre. I know how to change a wheel though

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By *ustincamebridgeCouple
over a year ago

manchester

So proud of Cammy

She got a nail in her tyre last week. Sorted it all herself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No idea, and not particularly want to learn. If anything happens I just panic and call husband. Petrol magically appears as well.

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By *ulie RobertsTV/TS
over a year ago

Southampton

What’s a tyre?

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

Did just the once and hopefully last time.

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By *annibal_LickedherMan
over a year ago

The Side of the Mersey

Yep. I have changed countless tyres for myself and I’ve stopped to help people with flat tyres as well.

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By *ltrMan
over a year ago

sheffield

Was a recovery man for 15 years and got called out to more males that could not change a wheel than females one git got me out of bed at 2 am ,on the parkway in sheffield because he did not want to mucky his clothes and get wet. I arrived he said will get in car to stay dry like fuck I thought made him stand at side of car passing it down and took 30 minutes to do it I went home with smirk on my face that night

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Was a recovery man for 15 years and got called out to more males that could not change a wheel than females one git got me out of bed at 2 am ,on the parkway in sheffield because he did not want to mucky his clothes and get wet. I arrived he said will get in car to stay dry like fuck I thought made him stand at side of car passing it down and took 30 minutes to do it I went home with smirk on my face that night

I will say, I can't be doing with people who are precious like that. I don't necessarily know how to do things, but I'm not so precious that I won't try. (or if I don't try to repair stuff around the house, it's because I'm afraid I'll break it or electrocute myself, not afraid of getting dirty)

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By *ltrMan
over a year ago

sheffield

Quite a few females only needed for me to loosen up wheel nuts and wanted to do the job them selves

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Quite a few females only needed for me to loosen up wheel nuts and wanted to do the job them selves"

Yes. In the last few years I've worked out a lot about fixing stuff around the house, and I really enjoy being able to do that. Sometimes I can't loosen certain things, and mostly it's just - as long as I have a rough idea of what I'm doing and that I'm capable, I'll get stuck in. I'd rather get it done badly (but safely!) and do it myself.

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

"Not a surprise no one knew how to.The real surprise is none of them got on the interweb to find out.

Completely agree with you on that point! There's a video for anything on YouTube

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By *annibal_LickedherMan
over a year ago

The Side of the Mersey

Quite a few females only needed for me to loosen up wheel nuts and wanted to do the job them selves"

As I said above, I’ve helped a few people with flat tyres and in the case of most of the women, they knew how to do it, they just couldn’t undo wheel nuts. I think the average wheel brace in a car tool kit isn’t really long enough to get the leverage on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"By changing a tyre yourself it can put your insurance policy in jeopardy if your involved in an accident, thats the reason spare tyres are not with cars.

Source?"

You'll have a long wait as he's talking absolute mince.

It's a weight and cost saving exercise by car manufacturers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know how and have over the years.

Wife and children have no idea.

It’s a lost skill. "

It's a lost skill to your children because you haven't bothered to teach them.

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By *annibal_LickedherMan
over a year ago

The Side of the Mersey

"By changing a tyre yourself it can put your insurance policy in jeopardy if your involved in an accident, thats the reason spare tyres are not with cars.

Source?

You'll have a long wait as he's talking absolute mince.

It's a weight and cost saving exercise by car manufacturers."

And most car manufacturers will openly admit it. That’s why in almost all cases you can specify to have a spare wheel but it’s not standard equipment anymore. It’s got bugger all to do with insurance.

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By *annibal_LickedherMan
over a year ago

The Side of the Mersey

"I know how and have over the years.

Wife and children have no idea.

It’s a lost skill.

It's a lost skill to your children because you haven't bothered to teach them."

Agreed.

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By *mooth8Man
over a year ago

s hertfordshire

"By changing a tyre yourself it can put your insurance policy in jeopardy if your involved in an accident, thats the reason spare tyres are not with cars."

err no its not. its to save weight and space for economy and sales blurb some cars are still sold with spares or as an upgrade.

you dont invsludate your insurance by changing to a spare wheel.

obviously it shoukdnt be done by someone who has no idea, but then that person eoukd be phoning a breakdown company.

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By *mooth8Man
over a year ago

s hertfordshire

im surpised at how many people dont knoe thr difference between a "tyre" and a "wheel"

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By *eneralKenobiMan
over a year ago

North Angus

"im surpised at how many people dont knoe thr difference between a "tyre" and a "wheel"

I worked in a push bike shop for 6 years and I found myself shocked how many times someone came in for one but asked for another

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I know how and have over the years.

Wife and children have no idea.

It’s a lost skill.

It's a lost skill to your children because you haven't bothered to teach them.

Agreed. "

Mmm. So many older people bitch that younger people don't have certain skills.

How did their parents learn? Their grandparents taught them. Did the older people teach their children? Nah. They just blame them.

Look in the mirror, folks

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By *ose manMan
over a year ago

kells

Lefty lucy righty tighty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know how and have over the years.

Wife and children have no idea.

It’s a lost skill.

It's a lost skill to your children because you haven't bothered to teach them.

Agreed.

Mmm. So many older people bitch that younger people don't have certain skills.

How did their parents learn? Their grandparents taught them. Did the older people teach their children? Nah. They just blame them.

Look in the mirror, folks

Interest comes into it though.

I love passing on my skills, especially math and engineering.

Try teaching any of it to an uninterested mind though. It is not possible.

People are happier to be served rather than independent as far as I can see. I can teach skills all day but if no one listens no one learns.

I consider myself as having a wide range of expanding skills. My parents didn’t hand any of it down to me, they think I’m odd. It’s all from books and experience.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What’s a tyre? "

Hahaha

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I know how and have over the years.

Wife and children have no idea.

It’s a lost skill.

It's a lost skill to your children because you haven't bothered to teach them.

Agreed.

Mmm. So many older people bitch that younger people don't have certain skills.

How did their parents learn? Their grandparents taught them. Did the older people teach their children? Nah. They just blame them.

Look in the mirror, folks

Interest comes into it though.

I love passing on my skills, especially math and engineering.

Try teaching any of it to an uninterested mind though. It is not possible.

People are happier to be served rather than independent as far as I can see. I can teach skills all day but if no one listens no one learns.

I consider myself as having a wide range of expanding skills. My parents didn’t hand any of it down to me, they think I’m odd. It’s all from books and experience."

So an entire generation - that's blamed for being helpless (hell probably three at this point, I'm still in "irresponsible kid" generation and at this rate will be until the youngest gen Xer pops their clogs - and there are two younger generations than mine) just doesn't give a shit about doing anything to do with doing things themselves?

Respectfully, I call bullshit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Doesn’t surprise me this!

The youth of today simply can’t be bothered so do manual Labour and especially if it involves getting dirty it’s a no no!

Easier for them to sit in the car on their phones sending snap chats or tic toks and waiting for some other mug to come along and do it!

I know a 19 year old that can’t even fit a light bulb at home! A standard bayonet bulb!

Refused to even look at it and try to work it out just said “I don’t know how to do it”!

So for him to change a road wheel will never ever happen "

That's p*ss poor parenting - not "the kids" fault.

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By *cunnylassCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

I had to change one a couple of weeks ago and then ended up buying 2 new tyres!

Mike

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
over a year ago

Wirral

Taught all my kids the basic check ups. And also how to change a tyre.

But hey ho why do it themselves when they have me on speed dial

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Taught all my kids the basic check ups. And also how to change a tyre.

But hey ho why do it themselves when they have me on speed dial

I moved out of home by getting on three planes

I did, in fact, have my mum on speed dial for awhile, but a 9-11 hour time difference plus being 20+ hours flight away made me grow up fast. (She did talk me through some shit a few times

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

In theory yes I do and have done before but 1 of my car's doesn't have one and there's absolutely no chance I'd get the other one jacked up high enough on a small jack to change it

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By *annibal_LickedherMan
over a year ago

The Side of the Mersey

"In theory yes I do and have done before but 1 of my car's doesn't have one and there's absolutely no chance I'd get the other one jacked up high enough on a small jack to change it "

What cars have you got?

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

"In theory yes I do and have done before but 1 of my car's doesn't have one and there's absolutely no chance I'd get the other one jacked up high enough on a small jack to change it

What cars have you got? "

One without a wheel and a chunky one

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

Not had a spare in my last 3 company cars, not great for peace of mind tbh

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By *iss.ddWoman
over a year ago

Leeds + Newcastle

"Not had a spare in my last 3 company cars, not great for peace of mind tbh "

What, you mean the glorified hairdryer and can of shaving foam doesn't give you confidence?

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

That's why i have an AA membership.

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By *annibal_LickedherMan
over a year ago

The Side of the Mersey

"That's why i have an AA membership."

I have an AA membership too and I’d use them if I got a flat tyre on the motorway. But if I came back to my car in a carpark or somewhere else I’d change it myself rather than wait on average 2 hours for a yellow van to show up.

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"Not had a spare in my last 3 company cars, not great for peace of mind tbh

What, you mean the glorified hairdryer and can of shaving foam doesn't give you confidence?

Well, now you mention it errrrrrrrr no

lol

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

"That's why i have an AA membership."

Do Alcoholics Anonymous offer roadside repairs now

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By *ullyMan
over a year ago

Near Clacton

Not a surprise no one knew how to.The real surprise is none of them got on the interweb to find out.

So very true, after all Doctor Google knows everything, right?

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