Do you know how to. . . . . .

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:49 am

I was very surprised to find out how many of my friends "do not" know how to change a car's "Flat Tire"! They were complaining how long they had to wait for their "Motor Club's" service truck to get to them to change their car's Flat Tire.

My Dad knew how to change a Flat Tire, & thought it was a good idea for me to learn how to change one also. So he taught me to change a flat before I even had my driver's license. I not only know how to change a Flat Tire, over the years I put that knowledge to use & have "rotated" my cars tires every 5,000 miles to assure even wear on all of them. I hate waiting at the service station 2+ hours to have them rotate the tires. I can rotate all 4 of them in a little over 1/2 hour. Plus I'm getting some exercise! Not to mention, I saved a little cash at the same time!

SO DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE IF YOU HAD TO?!

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:50 am

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:52 am

Yup, I know how to do it.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:55 am

That's what the RAC is for:wah:

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:04 am

I know how to, but I won't do it - too scared that the car will fall of jack or I will not tighten up the wheel nuts enough.......... Anway the AAA man was very cute

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:40 am

no, I'd just wait by the car, I'm sure someone would come along and help me. :yh_battin:yh_giggle

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:11 am

Havent a clue how to change a tyre, i'd leave it at the side of the road and come home.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:19 am

my dad didn't let me get my first car until he knew I could change the tire. I have changed a couple in my life.

SlipStream · Post by **SlipStream** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:21 am

get a new car?

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 8:37 am

Yep, I know how!! Changed one on a full size Chevy Conversion Van with 3 kids running around...not a fun memory!! I don't know how to rotate the tires and balance though...got me a good friend that does that for me!!:)

I also know how to jump start a battery!!--which some don't know how to do either.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:08 pm

I bought a 2 1/2 ton jack and stands.

Im hoping I get a flat soon so I can use it.

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:49 pm

Nomad;663455 wrote: I bought a 2 1/2 ton jack and stands.

Im hoping I get a flat soon so I can use it.

i'll call ya next time I am in a pinch.

Mia · Post by **Mia** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 2:59 pm

Yes I know what to do,but sorry to admit this,but tyres are filthy and I prefer the man who can to do it for me.I play the helpless little woman.All you liberated girls might be down on me for this, but I call it cunning and I stay clean.

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:27 pm

Mia;663524 wrote: Yes I know what to do,but sorry to admit this,but tyres are filthy and I prefer the man who can to do it for me.I play the helpless little woman.All you liberated girls might be down on me for this, but I call it cunning and I stay clean.

I'm with ya sista...I'm only liberated because I'm forced to be...I'd much rather have a man do it for me!

cars · Post by **cars** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 12:32 pm

magenta flame;663631 wrote: MIA!!!! WENDY!!!!!! Stop that !!!!! Stop giving out highly classified information about womens' wiley ways!!!!! It's secret womens business!

Even if I was a qualified mechanic I'd still make a guy do it........You're not supposed to admit it though.

You're supposed to make out that you're doing a man a favour in making him believe he's so much better than we are. Did you miss that particular femminism class?

I think he means when there is no one to flutter our eyelids at.
Right you are mag! The original OP said "if you had to!!! Forget about AAA or us manly men to do the dirty work!!! :-2

Suffice it to say, over the years I have changed my fair share of cars on the road with flat tires for "damsels in distress" cause of fluttering eyelids!

:rolleyes::p

Ali. · Post by **Ali.** » Sat Jul 21, 2007 11:17 pm

Nope dont know how to change a tyre and dont want to know,as said before thats what men are for.

kayleneaussie · Post by **kayleneaussie** » Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:58 am

Yea know how to do it but dont think I will after my son did it for me the last time and the stupid tyre flew off while I was driving it :-1 , if I did it all the tyres might come off