Tips and tricks

How do you release the spare tire?

How do you release the spare tire?

Removing a spare tire without the factory tool is easy when you follow these steps:

  1. Get under the truck.
  2. Pull off the guide tube.
  3. Pull out the key with pliers.
  4. Insert crank into the new hole.
  5. Turn the crank counterclockwise to lower the tire.

What to do if you pop a tire and don’t have a spare?

Here are some simple tips on what to do when you have a flat tire and no spare:

  1. Use a tire repair kit. Keep a tire repair kit on hand.
  2. Use a run-flat tire. Purchase run flat tires.
  3. Contact roadside assistance. Be ready to contact emergency services.
  4. Shifting away from supplying spares.
  5. Consider spares when buying a new car.

How do you change a tire on a Lexus ES 330?

  1. Step 1 – Loosen lug nuts. Loosen the lug nuts just a little using the tire iron before raising the car.
  2. Step 2 – Raise your vehicle. Locate the jack points on your Lexus.
  3. Step 3 – Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 4 – Install the spare tire.
  5. Step 5 – Lower the car and tighten the lug nuts.

How do you get the spare wheel off a transit tipper?

To remove the spare wheel on a ford transit tipper you should take the following steps: open the offside rear door and then you will see a protection bolt that you have to remove on the floor panel in the door shut, then a hole in the at the back that you have to put the wheel brace end into to undo the cable unit.

Who do you call when you have a flat tire and no spare?

If you are facing this situation and your spare is unfit for use, you will need to call someone to fix your tire. Or call a tow truck and have your car brought to a tire repair shop near your location. Don’t try to drive on the flat, you will just ruin the tire and most likely the rim as well.

How do you change a tire on a 2005 Lexus?

Steps to change a flat tire on your Lexus

  1. Pull over and apply the parking brake.
  2. Find the necessary supplies in the rear cargo area of your vehicle.
  3. Loosen the lug nuts on your vehicle’s wheel.
  4. Use your jack to lift your vehicle.
  5. Take the lug nuts off.
  6. Mount the spare tire on your vehicle.