How to Change a Tire

Whether you just got a flat tire on your new Jeep Wrangler or the treads have worn down too far on your Buick Encore, knowing how to change a tire is essential for every Orfordville driver! Knowing how to change a tire can keep you from having to wait on the side of Whitewater roads waiting for help to arrive. Learn how to change a tire and how often to change tires with the service team at Drive Burtness.

How to Change a Tire in 6 Easy Steps

First, you’ll need the right tools to change a tire: a car jack, lug wrench, and the spare tire or new tire(s). You should also have our owner’s manual on hand in case you need it. Replacing a tire on your car, truck, or SUV is a straightforward process when you follow these six easy steps.

1. Move to a safe place and turn on your hazard lights so other Orfordville drivers will see you.
2. Put on your parking brake and place wheel wedges under the other tires.
3. Remove the wheel cover(s) or hubcap from the tire you’re replacing, then loosen the lug nuts.
4. Using the car jack, raise your vehicle and carefully remove your lug nuts.
5. Remove the tire and mount the new one or spare.
6. Tighten the lug nuts.
7. Gently lower your vehicle back to the ground.

How Often Should You Change Car Tires?

How often you rotate tires will impact how often you should change car tires. If you routinely rotate your tires, you should reach the full mileage promised when you purchased your tires, but check the tread once a month just to be safe. If the tread wear has worn down too far, you’ll need new tires.

How Many Miles Can You Go on a Spare Tire?

Your safety is our top priority while on Janesville roads. If you put on a spare tire, be sure to get a new, permanent tire as soon as possible. Spare tires are not made for driving long distances. Avoid traveling more than 50 miles on a spare, and don’t drive at high speeds!

The Drive Burtness Service Center is Here For You!

Now that you know how to change a tire and how often to change car tires, if you need help, contact us. Please check our service specials to see if you can save some money and schedule service as needed. We are always happy to help!