Introduction and Risks
Nobody knows when the need may suddenly arise to change a tyre at the side of the road. It can happen at any time, on any road and in any weather. Despite our safest driving behaviour we simply cannot predict when we will suddenly hear the flapping sound of a flat tyre.
We may have the option of calling for roadside assistance, but it could take an hour for the nearest recovery vehicle or mobile tyre fitting service to arrive. This may leave you sitting stranded in the cold in an area you might rather prefer getting away from.
Car manufacturers have made changing a tyre a simple process that all of us should be able to perform - it is however necessary that we are informed and prepared to do it in a manner that does not compromise our safety or that of our vehicles.
In this section we would like to familiarize ourselves with the safest procedure to follow when changing a tyre. It is always best to know beforehand how to change a tyre!
Before...
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