Knowing how to install a spare can save time, money, and a headache. Unfortunately, what was once common knowledge is not something that every car owner has been taught. That’s okay! There’s no shame in not having learned something, and teaching oneself how to change a tire isn’t as scary as it may seem at first. YouTube has no shortage of folks willing to guide drivers through the process –- AAA has an entertaining video that still manages to get through the basics quickly. Practice a few times; after all, it’s one thing to install a tire in a garage, and another entirely to do that process at night on the side of the highway.
What’s as important as knowing how to change a tire is being prepared for it. The spare should be checked often for both proper pressure and dry rot or cracking. Make sure to know where the spare, jack, and tire-changing tools are stored. In most cases, they’re under a panel in the trunk. In some, for instance, the 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan GT, the spare is beneath the front seats, under the vehicle, with an access hole built into the center console.
Another quick note – according to AAA, around 30 percent of new cars don’t come equipped with a spare tire. A combination of government fuel economy standards (less weight = better fuel economy) and profit-driven automakers (not including a spare, jack, and tools saves money) combined to put around 30 million cars on American roads without a spare. Many of these cars come with a can of tire sealant or are equipped with run-flat tires. If a temporary repair with sealant is used, it’s imperative to get that tire fixed or replaced as soon as possible.
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