changing tyres

• How long has Matt worked at the RC?

  15 years
• Why is it important to set up a warning triangle?

  To ensure safety away from traffic
• What should you do before changing a wheel?

  Ensure the car is in a safe location
• What is the first step in changing a wheel?

  Set up your warning triangle
• What should you check regarding passengers before changing a wheel?

  Ensure no passengers are inside the vehicle
• What tools are needed for a wheel change?

  Spare wheel, wheel brace, jack
• Why should you loosen the wheel nuts before jacking up the vehicle?

  To prevent the jack from dislodging
• What might need to be removed to access the wheel nuts?

  Wheel bolt covers or center cap
• How should you turn the wheel brace to loosen the nuts?

  Turn to the left or anticlockwise
• Where is the locking wheelnut key usually found?

  Inside the vehicle
• What is the purpose of the jacking point?

  To safely lift the vehicle for wheel change
• What should you do after locating the jacking point?

  Position the jack and raise the vehicle
• Why is it important to have enough distance when raising the jack?

  To allow space for the inflated wheel
• What should you do after removing the wheel bolts?

  Lift the wheel off the hub
• How do you align the new wheel onto the hub?

  Insert one wheel bolt first
• What is the correct procedure for tightening the wheel bolts?

  Tighten gently with the wheel brace
• What should you do after lowering the vehicle?

  Final tighten all wheel bolts
• Why should you get the wheel bolts checked at a dealer?

  To ensure they are tightened correctly
• What should you do with the jack and flat tire after the change?

  Refit them back into the boot
• What should you be aware of regarding space saver wheels?

  They may have a speed limit
• What should you do after completing a wheel change?

  Get a tire change as soon as possible