Can you change a flat tire?

[JulesMaximus]

I'm a dude and I've changed a fair number of flat tires on my cars over the years. In fact, I don't even call AAA because it would take longer for them to come change a tire for me than if I just did it myself.

 

[CRXican]

I remove the spare tires from my cars

 

[xanis]

Yes, I know how to change a flat tire, and I've done it.

It's something that EVERYONE who drives needs to know.

 

[MotionMan]

Dude - Yes and yes.

MotionMan

 

[Orsorum]

I have testicles so yes, I can change a flat tire.

 

[SonnyDaze]

I even repair my own punctures.

 

[spidey07]

I can put a spare tire onto an axle. I cannot take a tire off the rim and put a new tire on without special equipment or some WD40 and a match. If I had access to said equipment then no problem.

My uncle still holds the patent for a tire cutting tool using a mounting machine. RIP Spec.

Where the jack goes is probably more important than replacing the wheel.

 

[dbk]

better question is.. can you do an oil change?

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: spidey07
I can put a spare tire onto an axle. I cannot take a tire off the rim and put a new tire on without special equipment or some WD40 and a match. If I had access to said equipment then no problem.

My uncle still holds the patent for a tire cutting tool using a mounting machine. RIP Spec.

Where the jack goes is probably more important than replacing the wheel.

well i'd say a decent wrench is what matters. the stuff in some car trunks is a joke compared to the regular cross wrench thingy where u can apply tons of force by standing on it. sometimes those impact wrenches put on the lug nuts crazy tight.

 

[Pepsi90919]

yes

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: dbk
better question is.. can you do an oil change?

meh, I think changing a spare is a good barometer.

Women - forget about it. Under 10%, ps - this is an awesome pickup opportunity.
Men - probably about half of them IMHO

I know my way around a car, but I'm no mechanic. That I demand to see the owners manual on where the jack points are to assist another motorist only confirms this. Sure you can generally figure it out, but I'd rather RTFM.

 

[frostedflakes]

I had the opportunity to find out a few months ago when I had a blowout. Turns out it isn't rocket science, but I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who wouldn't be able to figure it out.

 

[FoBoT]

i plug my own tires when they get nails/screws in them

 

[zerocool84]

I timed myself and have removed an engine in 24 min.

 

[Jeeebus]

Yes, I've changed several spare tires before.

That said, last summer my wife and I were on a stretch of Florida highway that is basically nowhere-land and blew a tire at about 80mph. Could not for the life of me get enough leverage on one of the lugnuts to loosen it and ended up having to call for help. I was literally standing on the wrench and it wouldn't move. At one point I was getting so sweaty that I slid off the wrench and plowed my forehead into the car, nearly falling back onto the highway. That's when I figured I could temporarily forfeit my man card.

 

[Anubis]

I can ive just never had to, never gotten a flat

 

[coldmeat]

I know how to, but I've never done it myself. I've never owned a car.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: zerocool84
I timed myself and have removed an engine in 24 min.

Cool. How long to put one back in?

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: zerocool84
I timed myself and have removed an engine in 24 min.

Cool. How long to put one back in?

Like 45min cus it's a bitch to get those bolts lines up perfectly.

 

[Scouzer]

I've only had a flat tire once and I pay for AAA so I just called them to do it. It was cold.

So no, I don't know how to change a tire, but I'm sure I could figure it out.

 

[MotionMan]

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: zerocool84
I timed myself and have removed an engine in 24 min.

Cool. How long to put one back in?

With or without parts left over?

MotionMan

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Jeeebus
Yes, I've changed several spare tires before.

That said, last summer my wife and I were on a stretch of Florida highway that is basically nowhere-land and blew a tire at about 80mph. Could not for the life of me get enough leverage on one of the lugnuts to loosen it and ended up having to call for help. I was literally standing on the wrench and it wouldn't move. At one point I was getting so sweaty that I slid off the wrench and plowed my forehead into the car, nearly falling back onto the highway. That's when I figured I could temporarily forfeit my man card.

You are forgiven. No corners on your man card are cut off and you keep full possession.

 

[Born2bwire]

Never had a flat, but my car has a spare, a jack, and a manual. I can read and follow instructions.

 

[Brainonska511]

I've changed a few tires before. Using a star wrench over the supplied one is a big help. But the supplied jacks are terrible - good way to scrape your hands up.

 

[guyver01]

I'm a dude:

i have changed a flat tire
i have changed my oil

i do not anymore because i have AAA and changing a flat in a snowstorm sucks.

I call AAA.. in 30min they arrive, while i'm warm in my truck.

Since i have a truck, cant use a regular jack, so i need a high-lift jack. Easier to let AAA jack it up.