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Now let's dive into the step-by-step process of how to change a car tyre:- Step 1: Find a Safe Location As a general rule, front tyres will last around 20,000 miles, while those at the rear could last 40,000. Should I get an air compressor? Uneven wear – the middle of over-inflated tyres bulge and carry a heavier share of the car’s weight, leading to premature and uneven wear Spare tyre: Ensure that your vehicle has a properly inflated spare tyre that matches the size and specifications of your car's other tyres.

Pull the nearer tyre lever towards you, lifting the tyre’s bead over the edge of the rim. Continue until one bead of the tyre is completely free of the rim then pull the tube out.Simply attach the hose to your wheel and the pump will do the rest. Most will even deflate a tyre if it detects it’s at a higher pressure than the user has set. In our experience, traditional glue-on patches are more reliable in the long run, but pre-glued patches are far, far more convenient. The short answer to this question is yes, slow punctures on run flat tyres can be repaired. However, it is important to note that the process is slightly different than repairing regular tyres. Safety Tip: Place a triangle reflector a few feet from the car for additional warning to alert the passing vehicles.

Which? are an Introducer Appointer Representative of Optimise Media Limited (FRN 313408), for the introduction of HSBC Group, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide credit brokering activity. Optimise Media is registered in England and Wales to Exchange Street Buildings, 35-37 Exchange Street, Norwich, England, NR2 1DP and company number 04455319. Use a tyre lever – or two, if required – to lift one side of the tyre off the rim. Scott Windsor / Our Media Warranty and Liability: Mixing different tire brands or models may void the warranty provided by the tire manufacturer. It can also raise concerns with insurance companies if an accident occurs and it is determined that the use of mismatched tires contributed to the incident. That largely depends on you. If you pull over as soon as it’s safe to do so when you think you may have a flat tyre, you should be able to limit any lasting damage to your wheel.

Step-by-Step Guide to Changing a Car Tyre

There’s no set PSI at which a tyre will definitely explode but generally anything between 150 PSI and 200 PSI could see your tyre blow. Make sure your tyre pressure remains at the safe, recommended level at all times. With the fixings removed, you should now be able to remove the wheel with the puncture and replace it with your spare. Be careful – a car wheel is normally quite heavy. Thwump-thwump-thwump-thwump... if you've ever heard that noise from your wheels while driving, you know it normally means only one thing: you've got a flat tyre.