Why Knowing How to Change a Tire Matters

Getting a flat tire can happen anywhere—from the M8 motorway to rural county roads. Knowing how to change a tire safely gives you confidence and keeps you moving. Plus, Cork-based services like GS Recovery are always on call if you need help.

🧰 What You’ll Need

• Spare wheel (space-saver/full-size)

• Jack & lug wrench

• Wheel chock or brick

• Reflective Jacket & Warning Triangle

• Gloves, torch & tyre-pressure gauge

Using quality tools ensures you’re prepared for any situation     .

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1. Choose a Safe Location

Pull over to a stable, level spot away from traffic. Use hazard lights and place a warning triangle—especially important on busy Cork routes like the N25 or near Cork Airport  .

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2. Secure the Vehicle

Engage the handbrake, put the car in gear (or ‘Park’ if auto), and use a chock behind an opposite wheel to prevent rollaways  .

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3. Loosen the Lug Nuts

Break them loose while the car is still on the ground—prevents wheel spin. Don’t fully remove them yet  .

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4. Jack Up the Car

Place the jack under a designated point (check your manual). Lift the wheel off the ground by ~6″—enough to swap safely. Never go underneath the vehicle at this stage  .

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5. Remove & Replace the Tire

Once lifted, remove the lug nuts completely and pull the wheel off. Slide the spare onto the hub, hand-tighten lug nuts, then lower the vehicle  .

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6. Tighten Lug Nuts Properly

Lower the car so the wheel touches the ground, then tighten nuts in a star (cross) pattern. This ensures even pressure and avoids wheel wobble  .

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7. Final Checks

• Check spare tire pressure

• Secure tools and flat tyre in trunk

• Head to a service station for permanent repair

Remember: drive caution with a space-saver spare—it’s a temporary fix    .

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🏡 Why This Helps Cork Drivers

• Relates steps to local roads and regions—Cork City, N25, etc.—which boosts locality in Google’s algorithm.

• Includes keywords like “flat tire Cork,” “change a tire safely Cork,” and “roadside assistance Cork.”

• Can be expanded with sections:

• “What to Include in Your Car Emergency Kit” (with Cork specifics)

• “When to Call GS Recovery” and local road scenarios

• “Cork Tire Safety Tips” on tread, inflation, seasonal changes (referencing local weather)

• “Cork Tire Regulations” (legal tread depth, penalties)

• “Local Spare Tire Service Options” and GS Recovery’s value proposition vs. AA/RAC