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Friday, 14 July 2006 How to change a tyre Jack up your car Check that the handbrake is firmly on and put the car into first gear if it’s a manual or park if you have an automatic. If you have a chock, put it behind the wheel in case the jack fails....
Friday, 14 July 2006 How to change a tyre Finishing off Once the wheel is secure, lower the jack fully. Use the wrench to tighten the wheelnuts fully....
Friday, 14 July 2006 How to change a tyre Loosen the wheel nuts Using the wheel wrench, loosen - but don't remove - the wheelnuts. You may first need to prise off a wheel cover. ...
Friday, 14 July 2006 How to change a tyre Replace the wheel Lift the spare wheel onto the wheel hub - it's probably heaver than it looks, so bend your knees as you heave it into place....
Friday, 14 July 2006 How to change a tyre Get your gear together Find the spare wheel, jack and wheel wrench which may be under the boot floor, under the car or on the back door. You'll get dirty hands and knees so consider carrying gloves and a newspaper to keep...
Friday, 14 July 2006 How to change a tyre Take off your nuts Fully remove the wheelnuts in diagonal pairs (it's easier this way), then take off the wheel....
Friday, 14 July 2006 How to change a tyre Before you start When planning a car journey, few of us add time to deal with a puncture - today's tougher tyres mean that there's less chance we'll need to....