How to Change a Flat Tire in Elmhurst, IL
Though it’s an unfortunate occurrence, many of our customers at Al Piemonte Buick GMC will experience the woes of incurring a flat tire at least once in their driving career. Luckily, we’ve written this guide to help you if you’re in the midst of this circumstance. We’ll also highlight some of the equipment necessary to get the job done so that you’re best prepared to tackle it and get back to your Elmhurst excursions sooner rather than later!
Tools
There’s a chance that your Buick or GMC vehicle already has much of the instruments needed to swap a flat tire. Though if you do not or are in need of replacements, we recommend that you stop by a local department store before heading out to the Elmhurst Park District. The materials that you’ll need are ubiquitous and relatively easy to acquire, of which include a jack and lug wrench. A spare tire is also necessary for this process, which is sometimes included with your car, and can be found under your trunk space. If your model isn’t equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, it’s also prudent to pick up a pressure gauge.
Removing Flat Tire
If you’re ever driving along and hear the sound of something rupturing, followed by a flapping sound, it’s strongly recommended that you pull over to a safe location that has enough space to change your flat tire. If possible, we advise you to find an area with level pavement to make the procedure easier to execute and reduce your chances of vehicle rollover. Then, find the culprit and loosen its lug nuts using the wrench that was mentioned earlier. You should not unfasten them so that they’re completely disconnected, but just enough so that they’re relatively slack. Reference your Owner’s Manual to see where you should set the jack, then lift the vehicle about six inches off the ground. Now you’ll want to unscrew the lug nuts and then pull the flat tire away from its location. Give us a call if you need help with this initial phase of the process!
Final Steps
With the flat tire successfully disconnected from your car, put it off the side and place the lug nuts in a secure place so that they aren’t lost. Now it’s time to affix the spare onto your car by mounting it into place and utilizing the lug bolts to do so with accuracy. Secure the lug nuts back into their respective slots, then begin lowering the vehicle to ground level. Next, tighten the wheel nuts in a formation that moves from one to its direct opposite so that the tire is equipped evenly onto your car. With it properly equipped, you can begin traveling through Dwight D. Eisenhower at a speed that shouldn’t exceed 50 MPH. Then, make your way to our location to begin shopping for a new tire that our team will equip your model with proficiency!
