How to change a tyre [infographic]

Never changed a tyre? Don’t panic, it’s not as hard as it sounds. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you safely change a flat tyre by yourself.

Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 8 seconds.

The dreaded flat tyre, a frustrating (but inevitable) part of driving a car. The good news is that changing a tyre is not as difficult as it sounds. Knowing how to safely change your own tyre is a handy skill, and can save you hours waiting on the side of the freeway for someone to do it for you.

You can print this infographic out and keep it in your cubby to refer to in emergencies.

While changing a tyre isn’t difficult, it’s important to remember that your car is a large, heavy machine. You need to approach changing a tyre with a healthy dose of caution, and make sure that you follow these steps carefully and thoroughly. The last thing you need is for your flat tyre to end in an accident (like your car falling on top of you).

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Download this helpful guide with advice on staying safe in your car and so that you know whether or not you need to contact a mechanic. It also covers a variety of driver safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe on the road.