How to Change a Tire

Whether you’re dealing with a flat tire on the Lincoln streets or you’re replacing your old tire in your Seward garage, knowing how to change a tire is a valuable skill. This can save you time and money when you end up with a flat tire since you won’t have to wait for a roadside assistance team to make their way to your location. On top of that, knowing how to change a tire can bring a strong sense of satisfaction when taking on a DIY project. Below, our service team will teach you how often to change a tire and how to handle the job!

Changing Your Ford Tires

In order to swap your Ford tires, you’ll need to assemble the right tools. Grab a jack, lug wrench, spare tire or new tire(s), and your owner’s manual. Whether you’re working on a sedan, truck, or SUV, replacing your Ford tire will follow this process:

1. If you’re on the side of the road in Omaha with a flat tire, move to a safe place and turn on your hazard light.
2. No matter your location, apply the parking brake and place wheel wedges under the tires that aren’t being changed.
3. Remove the hubcap and loosen the lug nuts.
4. Use a jack to raise your vehicle and remove the lug nuts completely.
5. Remove the old or flat tire and mount its replacement.
6. Tighten the lug nuts and lower the vehicle back to the ground.

How Often Should You Change Car Tires?

So, how often should you change car tires? That depends on the types of maintenance your tires have had through their lifespan. If you regularly rotate your tires and keep them in good shape, you should be able to get close to the number of miles promised by the tire manufacturer. However, you’ll still want to check the tire pressure and tire tread on a routine basis. If you’re overdue for a tire rotation, book an appointment with us today to get the most out of your current set of tires!

How to Put Air in Your Ford Tires

Sometimes, your tires need a bit of TLC rather than a full-on replacement. When the weather changes, sometimes, you may find that your tires are a bit low on air. Luckily, you don’t need to travel too far on underinflated tires, since learning how to put air in your Ford tires is simple. Follow these steps:

• Park your vehicle close enough to the air dispenser that the hose can reach all four tires.
• Remove the valve cap on the first tire and put it somewhere safe.
• Check the air pressure with a gauge. You may want to do this step at home since the heat from your drive can cause your tires to expand and offer a false reading.
• Use the air hose to add small amounts of air at a time. Check the air pressure with your gauge as you go. Repeat until the proper amount of air has been added to your tire.

How Many Miles Can You Go on a Spare Tire?

If you’ve just replaced a flat tire with a spare, you might be curious how far you can drive on it safely. Generally, spare tires (also known as donut tires) offer a driving capacity of 50 miles. You’ll also want to keep your speed under 50 MPH. This should give you plenty of driving distance to make it to a reliable service center to get a permanent replacement.

Rely on Sid Dillon Ford Crete for Car Care

Now that you know how to change your own tire, you’re equipped to handle weekend projects and roadside flats. However, if you’d rather have the professionals put a new tire on your car, explore our rotating service coupons for added savings with your visit. As always, feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns!