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How to Change a Tire

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Knowing how to change a tire is a life skill that everyone should have. Even if you have roadside assistance, you can save time and possibly even money while keeping yourself on the move when you know how to change a tire in Eatonton. Or, maybe you’ve bought new tires and want to replace them at home in Gray. Find out how to change a tire, and how often to change car tires with the certified technicians at Five Star Toyota of Milledgeville.

How to Change a Tire on Your Toyota

Changing a tire with a little practice and instruction is fairly straightforward. While it’s preferable to change a tire in a parking space instead of along the side of the road in Monticello, at least you can get back on the road with these instructions on how to change a tire:

  1. Turn on your hazard lights. If possible, move to a safe place.
  2. Apply the parking brake and place wheel wedges under the inflated tires.
  3. Remove the wheel cover or hubcap from the tire, then loosen the lug nuts.
  4. Use the jack to raise your vehicle. Remove the lug nuts.
  5. Remove the flat tire and mount the new or spare tire.
  6. Tighten the lug nuts, then lower your vehicle back to the ground.

How Many Miles Can You Go on a Spare Tire?

Spare tires are great for getting you to a replacement tire but they’re not intended for the long haul. Most spare tires are only intended for 50 miles or less of driving. A spare tire should also stay under 50 mph, which means you should avoid highways until you can replace your spare tire with a permanent tire. 

How Often Should You Change Car Tires?

How often you should change car tires depends on how you drive and if you’re following your maintenance schedule and having your tires rotated on time. If you’re good at sticking to your car maintenance schedule and keeping your tire pressure at the correct level, you should get the mileage you were promised when you purchased your tires. 

Get Helpful Service Tips From the Five Star Toyota of Milledgeville Service Center

Now that you know the basics about how to change a tire, take a look at the service tips from Five Star Toyota of Milledgeville. We’ve used our decades of combined experience to help you find easy solutions to the most common automotive problems that you can fix on your own. Feel free to contact us with your service questions. 

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