So you’re driving down the road and you notice that your tire is flat. This is not a great thing to happen, but when you have to get the job done, it’s important to do it as safely and quickly as possible. We’ll tell you how to change a Dodge Dart flat tire on the side of the road, so read on!
Three Easy Steps to Change a Tire
Step 1: Park and Gather Your Tools
Pull your vehicle to the side of the road and put it in park. It’s very important to ensure that your car cannot roll forward or backward during the process of changing the tire. The tools you will need are a spare tire, a car jack, and a tire iron or a wrench for loosening the bolts.
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Step 2: Prepare to Lift the Car
Place the jack underneath your vehicle. There should be a specific spot on the suspension that has the support to hold the weight. If you aren’t sure where you should put the jack, read through your owners’ manual. Once you have the jack in position, raise it until it is supporting the weight of the vehicle but the wheel is still on the ground.
Now, take your tire iron or wrench and loosen the bolts that are holding the wheel onto the hub. These are going to be tight, so be prepared to use some effort in this step.
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Step 3: Jack It Up and Replace the Tire
Now you want to raise the jack until the wheel is just barely off of the ground. Fully remove the bolts and set them aside for later. Slide the wheel off of the hub and set it out of the way. Now slide the new wheel onto the hub and secure the new wheel with the bolts. It’s very important to tighten these bolts, so be sure to spend some energy there.
Once you are confident that the bolts are tight, you are ready to drive! Make sure to collect all your tools and get back on the road. Be careful with your tire and listen to it on the way home to ensure everything is working the way it should.
