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Don't ever say it won't happen to you. Statistics show that the average person will have 5 flat tires in their lifetime. That means you will have a flat and it is best to be prepared for it.

I've seen people stuck on the side of the road with no spare, no jack or lug wrench and no cell phone. What if you get stranded down a far out, little traveled country raod at night? You will be stranded for a long time. That is something we want to avoid. So here's a checklist of what to have with you at all times in your car:

1) spare tire - this may sound mundane, but many people out their are driving on their spare and take a big risk.

2) jack and lug wrench - many people never check to see if these items are in their car. Its a fact that half of the used cars purchased in the U.S. do not have all the tools necessary for a proper tire change. Also make sure you have a lug wrench that fits your car. This may sound stupid, but when I worked at a car dealership if the car didn't have a lug wrench and the customer wanted one, they just took one out of any car and put it in (never looking to see if it would fit the lugs on the car in question). If you have wheel covers you may need a large screwdriver to pop off the wheel cover (some lug wrenches have this as one of their ends).

3) lock adapter - many people get the chrome, alloy wheels and have a lug lock installed so they can't easily be stolen. Just, never lose the lock adapter or you won't be able to change that tire without having the car towed to a car dealership where they'll have to cut off and replace the lug spindle (a very costly experience).

4) Flares and reflectors - you have to be safe. If you have a flat in a hard to see area you want to warn other drivers of your predicament so you don't have a worse predicament. Also, pack a flashlight and extra batteries for night use - all the tools in the world won't help if you can't see (regularly change the batteries once a year).

Now, for safety, when a flat occurs you need to pull safely off the road. If on a busy interstate drive slowly until you are in a safe and relatively flat spot. Put your car in park and put on the emergency brake.

Place reflectors or flares so as to give adequate warning to other drivers. This spacing will be different depending on whether you are in hilly curves or on a straightaway.

Place the jack under the car on the jack mount area This is a area specially designed for your jack and is covered in the owners manual.

Loosen all of the nuts and then crank the jack until the tire is several inches off the ground. Remove the nuts and wheel. Place the spare on and tighten each lug finger tight to make the whel flush.

Lower the jack so the wheel can't turn and tighten all nuts with the lug wrench. Then completely lower the jack and remove. Drive to your nearest auto service station and have your flat replaced or repaired and reinstalled. This is essential as many spares are not full spares and aren't as safe.

Step three -- Always loosen the lug nuts on the tire you are about to change first before you start jacking up your car. You would turn your tire iron counter clockwise just enough to loosen the lug nuts so that the lug nuts would come off easier when you jack the car up.

Anyone who knows how can fix a flat tire.

- Firstly, turn the hazard lights on and ensure that the car that needs the flat tire repair is parked in the most level area possible and that the parking brake is on. It is also important to be right off the road to avoid the danger of being hit by a passing car.

- The spare tire can be found in the trunk along with the lug nut wrench and car jack.

- It is important to loosen the lug nuts that hold the wheel in place before you jack up the car. To loosen the nuts the wrench has to be turned counter clockwise.

- When jacking up the car, refer to the driver's manual to ensure that the jack is placed in the safest area possible. It is important to jack the car high enough as to leave enough space (an inch or two) for removing the flat tire and easy placement of the spare tire.

- Now remove all of the lug nuts and place them somewhere easy to reach and easily found. The flat tire should now be taken off. Once the flat tire is removed, roll the tire to a safe area; don't try to pick it up as this may result in a stained back or other injury.

- Carefully lift and fit the spare tire onto the wheel studs. Always remember that when placing a spare tire onto the wheel studs the air valve must be facing out.

- Replace the lug nuts and tighten them by hand. Then take the lug wrench and tighten them further, although not too tightly or else they will be impossible to loosen should another flat occur.

- Lastly place the hubcap back on and return the tools to the trunk.

Remember to replace the spare tire used to replace the flat one as soon as possible because accident can happen at any time and you or someone else may need to fix a flat tire when least expected.

One of the easiest and quickest ways to make your tires perform their best. Go to your nearest auto parts store and buy a simple tire gauges. The basic ones are around $15-20, while the digital ones will cost you a little more. Both do the job diligently: they inform the exact tire PSI, and by reading the recommended levels inscribed on your tire, you'll know exactly how much to fill up, if low.

Anyone who knows how can fix a flat tire.

- Firstly, turn the hazard lights on and ensure that the car that needs the flat tire repair is parked in the most level area possible and that the parking brake is on. It is also important to be right off the road to avoid the danger of being hit by a passing car.

- The spare tire can be found in the trunk along with the lug nut wrench and car jack.

- It is important to loosen the lug nuts that hold the wheel in place before you jack up the car. To loosen the nuts the wrench has to be turned counter clockwise.

- When jacking up the car, refer to the driver's manual to ensure that the jack is placed in the safest area possible. It is important to jack the car high enough as to leave enough space (an inch or two) for removing the flat tire and easy placement of the spare tire.

- Now remove all of the lug nuts and place them somewhere easy to reach and easily found. The flat tire should now be taken off. Once the flat tire is removed, roll the tire to a safe area; don't try to pick it up as this may result in a stained back or other injury.

- Carefully lift and fit the spare tire onto the wheel studs. Always remember that when placing a spare tire onto the wheel studs the air valve must be facing out.

- Replace the lug nuts and tighten them by hand. Then take the lug wrench and tighten them further, although not too tightly or else they will be impossible to loosen should another flat occur.

- Lastly place the hubcap back on and return the tools to the trunk.

Remember to replace the spare tire used to replace the flat one as soon as possible because accident can happen at any time and you or someone else may need to fix a flat tire when least expected.

Coming across a flat tire while driving is almost always going to happen in one form or another. Sometimes it's because you failed proper maintenance rules, while other times it's something outside the box that harms the tire. Whatever the case is, it's important to know basic tire safety tips and what preventative measures can be taken in the future to keep your tires as healthy and strong as possible.

Always Check Pressure Levels

One of the easiest and quickest ways to make your tires perform their best. Go to your nearest auto parts store and buy a simple tire gauges. The basic ones are around $15-20, while the digital ones will cost you a little more. Both do the job diligently: they inform the exact tire PSI, and by reading the recommended levels inscribed on your tire, you'll know exactly how much to fill up, if low.

Be Consistent With Tire Rotation

Tire rotations are not that hard to do by yourself if you have the right equipment and don't cost too much if done by your local mechanic (some will even do it as a courtesy if taken in for an oil change, brake repair, etc.). But, it's very important that you rotate tires every 5 - 8,0000 miles to help keep tire traction consistent on all corners. It's never a good thing when one set of tires are balding faster than the other. When that happens, it's most likely because you skipped a tire rotation cycle.

Sealing Up Minuscule Holes

A lot of times, you might come across a tire that's consistently lower than the other three. Many times this is because you may have absorbed a nail or other piercing object that's wedged in tight. When this happens, run your car up to a service station and they should be able to inspect the tire until they find the tiny hole or nail that's leaking air out. Once they've found it, they will apply a sealant, thus patching up the hole and saving you from having to completely buy a brand new tire.

Check The Car's Alignment

Sometimes a tire will lower in pressure because the car's alignment will lean a certain way and put added weight on that side, making the tire give out air from the pressure point. Even though realignments can be a pricey procedure, it's better than ruining other parts of your car, including the tire.

Have Tools In Your Trunk

Storing car tools such as tire pumps, whether electric or manual, can save you a tow if you've got a flat. As long as the flat tire isn't a complete tear, electric tire pumps can run off cigarette lighters or other A/V outlets in your car. While it may take a little longer to fill up this way as opposed to the high-pressured machines found at gas stations, tire pumps get the job done and let you back on the road, where you can stop by your mechanic to fix the troubled area.

In the end, these tips will aid nearly all tire problems, be it flats or gradual air depressions. Like I said at the beginning, flat tires can be a nuisance to deal with, but the dilemma can be dealt with much easier with a game plan such as this one.

An extremely flat tire that is nearly, or completely, out of air should not be driven on. This can cause damage and be costly to repair.

Many of us have experienced it. That sinking feeling when we realize we are not going to get where we need to go as quickly as we had hoped because we have a flat tire. It is never a welcome or fun experience. If you do not notice that it is deflated before driving away, you will immediately feel a thumping sound.

There are many things that can cause a flat tire. The most common is that a nail or another sharp object has punctured the tire. Although the first instinct is to look at the tire to see if it has been punctured with a nail or some other sharp object, this is not the only possible cause.

A flat tire can also be caused by a leaky or malfunctioning valve. It may the be torn or damaged, allowing air to escape. It may have also been loosened. If a loose valve cap is the cause, simply refill the tire and tightly close the valve.

If you have recently been in an accident or have scraped against something while driving, you may have damaged the wheel or separated it from the rim. This can allow air to escape.

Another possible cause of a flat tire is simply that the tire is worn and old. You may need to get new tires. It is wise to keep an eye on your tires, an extremely worn tire is not safe to drive on.

An extremely flat tire that is nearly, or completely, out of air should not be driven on. This can cause damage and be costly to repair.

In an ideal situation, a flat tire should immediately be changed to the spare. Once that is done the spare should be changed to a new tire within a couple of days. However, there are times when it is necessary to drive to a different, or safer, location to change the tire. If you do not have a spare, you may need to drive to your home or the local tire repair shop in order to address the problem. If you need to continue to drive, it is wise to find a place that is located within a mile of your current location. Driving a further distance can cause damage to the sidewalls and rim. This can be very costly and is not worth it. You need to use your best judgement as driving on a flat tire is not recommended.

When in doubt about what to do, pull over to the side of the road and into a safe location. Once you are out of traffic and in a safe place, you will be able to make a sound decision about what you need to do.

Place the jack under the car on the jack mount area This is a area specially designed for your jack and is covered in the owners manual.

Introduction:

There are two different ways that you can use to approach changing the tires on your car. One way is to take your car to a professional automotive repair shop and spend a great amount of money for their services. Another way is to learn how to do it yourself by following these quick easy to do steps that I am about to show you right now.

Steps:

Step one -- All vehicles today should be well equipped with a personal car jack and a personal tire iron hidden some where in the car. Reading your car manual usually located in the glove box should show you where to locate these items.

Step two -- After you have found your personal car jack and tire iron you are now ready to do this next step. There is usually a specific spot under your car where your personal car jack is suppose to go. You should make sure that you find the spot where your flat tire is located.

Step three -- Always loosen the lug nuts on the tire you are about to change first before you start jacking up your car. You would turn your tire iron counter clockwise just enough to loosen the lug nuts so that the lug nuts would come off easier when you jack the car up.

Step four -- You can now start jacking your car up just enough to where the tire is about one inch off of the ground.

Step five -- Start taking off every lug nut that you started to loosen earlier. You can also remove the flat tire from the car and put on your spare tire all with in this same step.

Step six -- Put all your lug nuts back on and turn your tire iron clock wise just enough to make sure your tire is on tightly. Start jacking your car back down until all of the weight of car is on the tire and not your jack.

Step seven -- Grab your personal tire iron again and with all your might start to fully tighten each one of the lug nuts on your tire.

Conclusion:

All these steps should help and teach you how to change your own flat tire. I hope these steps i have shared with all of you would give you a better vision on how to do it yourself.