How to Change a Flat Tire near Berwyn, IL
The inconvenience and difficulty imposed by a sudden flat tire on your Kia can be compounded if you do not know how to change it out for a spare. Fortunately, we’ve got the information required to safely and efficiently perform this maintenance. If you need a new set of tires or one of them goes flat while driving around near our location, stop in our Service Department at Evergreen Kia and we’ll gladly help you.
The Tools Required
Before you venture out around Berwyn in your Kia K5, you should be prepared by loading your trunk with the components required to change a tire. First off, you’ll need to have a spare, and it’s necessary to check the pressure on that component every few months. Moreover, this project requires a lug wrench, a car jack, and your Owner’s Manual. Other items that are important to include in the trunk are a safety vest, a flashlight, a piece of wood to keep the jack in place, and wheel wedges to stop the vehicle from rolling as you work. With all these items in hand, you should prepared to deal with a flat.
Initial Steps for Changing a Flat Tire
You’re on your way to Smirz Park and you hear the dreaded thunking noise indicating your tire has lost air. Before you do anything else, you need to find a safe place to pull over where you can perform this task without worrying about being the victim of an accident. If that’s not possible, call to have your vehicle towed to us, and our team of professionals can do it for you. Once you’ve pulled into a location like a parking lot, take all the tools from your trunk. Put on your safety vest and start by removing the tire’s hubcap and loosening the lug nuts about half a turn. Next, locate the area to lift your vehicle in the Owner’s Manual. Place the jack on the piece of wood you brought to keep it from sinking into the asphalt, center the tool, and hoist the vehicle until you have about six inches of space under the damaged tire. At that point, use your wrench to remove the lug nuts the rest of the way so you can remove the flat.
Finishing the Task
For the most part, adding a new tire is the former process but in reverse. However, it does have a couple of caveats. Start by checking your spare tire to make sure it’s in good condition to drive on. If so, proceed to take off the old tire and add the new one, ensuring it’s pushed all the way against the lug bolts. Then, add the lug nuts to the assembly and tighten them by hand. Afterward, lower the vehicle until the tire is making a little contact with the ground. Use your lug wrench to tighten the lug nuts as much as possible. Finally, lower the vehicle completely to the ground. Try to tighten the nuts a bit more. If the spare is holding up, put all your tools and the flat into your Kia’s storage area. You should not count on the spare to make repeated trips to Pryce Park or other locations. Instead, only use it for about 50 miles while maintaining low speeds. If it’s safe to do so, come to our dealership location so we can repair your old tire or help you shop for new ones.
How Long Can You Drive on a Spare Tire?
- You should only drive on a spare for about 50 miles while not exceeding 50 MPH.
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