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What's Normal? - Have you ever changed a flat tire? (1 Viewer)
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trogg78
Footballguy
That's how it feels
Osaurus
Footballguy
Many times, back in the day
In recent years I have called AAA to do it.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
More or less the same for me. Also my first wife was a car buff so she taught me how to do it, and I did change tires several times when I was younger. Since then I’ve been lucky enough to avoid getting flats except once, for which I called roadside assistance because I wasn’t in a hurry.
mr. furley
Footballguy
i'll take a PM if you have @AAABatteries ph#Many times, back in the day
In recent years I have called AAA to do it.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
i'll take a PM if you have @AAABatteries ph#Many times, back in the day
In recent years I have called AAA to do it.
Just ask you Mom
Brunell4MVP
Footballguy
once. will never do it again. PITA. Plus none of our cars has had a spare for 10 or so years
-fish-
Footballguy
Impact driver with lug nut kit. What are you, some kind of caveman?
Even a cheap one is fine. Harbor Freight is good enough.
Many times. Do yourself a favor if you own a Ford, they had lug nut issues a while back.
Check to see if your wrench still fits. Bi-metal lug nuts was a terrible idea.
Check to see if your wrench still fits. Bi-metal lug nuts was a terrible idea.
belljr
Footballguy
How are you using an impact driver on the side of the road?
I have a battery one and an air one Chachi
shuke
Black Ice Skeptic
The General's story reminded me of two nightmares.
Got a flat in our minivan somewhere between Ohio and Hilton Head a few years back. Total blow out and I about lost control. Was on a narrow shoulder and traffic was flying by at 80 MPH the entire time. The worst part is that I had never even thought of where the hell the spare was. It was on the bottom and a huge PITA to get down and then out from under the car.
Another time I had just picked up a rental in Austin after a delay flight, and got a flat in an area where there was nothing open and I was a little concerned for my safety. Tried AAA but the quoted wait time was something like 18 hours so did it myself. Hauled *** due to safety concerns, and couldn't find the right spot to put the jack. Ended up putting a huge bow in the frame. Think I got it changed in like 3 minutes.
Got a flat in our minivan somewhere between Ohio and Hilton Head a few years back. Total blow out and I about lost control. Was on a narrow shoulder and traffic was flying by at 80 MPH the entire time. The worst part is that I had never even thought of where the hell the spare was. It was on the bottom and a huge PITA to get down and then out from under the car.
Another time I had just picked up a rental in Austin after a delay flight, and got a flat in an area where there was nothing open and I was a little concerned for my safety. Tried AAA but the quoted wait time was something like 18 hours so did it myself. Hauled *** due to safety concerns, and couldn't find the right spot to put the jack. Ended up putting a huge bow in the frame. Think I got it changed in like 3 minutes.
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I didn't know this, but it's not surprising.
I believe vehicle quality peaked back somewhere in the GWB Presidency.
Back when they were just trying make vehicles that provided reliable transportation for a half million miles or so.
A lot more money to be made on stupid tech features than a spare tire to do something silly like help you get where you are going.
Wingnut
Footballguy
Have a few times, the last one I did was about t years ago, middle of the day in 95° heat.
A few months ago, I hit something on the interstate that blew my tire out at about 11pm...I called Road Rangers (a free roadside assistance service here in Tampa) and they came out and changed it. I tipped the guy $20, he seemed super happy to get it.
A few months ago, I hit something on the interstate that blew my tire out at about 11pm...I called Road Rangers (a free roadside assistance service here in Tampa) and they came out and changed it. I tipped the guy $20, he seemed super happy to get it.
3C's
Footballguy
Nope.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Just call AAA every time, why risk injury on peasant work?
Have a mechanic who works out of his house/property, usually get things done for half what it cost at a shop or dealer.
Also have 120,000 miles on one car, 75,000 on the other and no plans of trading them in any time soon.
Save a lot of money not having a car payment, happy to pay others here and there to keep us moving
Have a mechanic who works out of his house/property, usually get things done for half what it cost at a shop or dealer.
Also have 120,000 miles on one car, 75,000 on the other and no plans of trading them in any time soon.
Save a lot of money not having a car payment, happy to pay others here and there to keep us moving
DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
i wish. :dreamboat:You’re Hugh!Of course.
In high school there were 3 of us always cruising in my friends OG tiny civic. We pretended we were a pit crew everytime something went wrong. we got a round of applause in a 7/11 parking lot when we changed the tire in under 3 minutes. I was the Jack man
3C's
Footballguy
So while you sit on the side of the road waiting for AAA to show up, I've got my tire changed after 10 minutes and am on my way to something better. Wait all you want, I'll be a "peasant".
Zow
Footballguy
Based on the question, I am interpreting this to mean have I ever unilaterally changed a tire. That answer is no so I answered no. I have, however, had flat tires where myself and somebody else helping me changed where I did contribute. That said, the couple times where I've gotten a flat by myself I called AAA and got help. In other words, I'm not completely clueless about changing a tire and I think I could do it in a low-stress setting, but I'm not confident that I could do it myself on the side of a highway.
There's a funny and embarrassing story and photo that has hopefully since disappeared about me and this topic (though I guess I'm defeating that goal by bringing it up here). I got a flat tire on the way to my first office when I was about 24 or 25. My legal assistant (and friend) at the time was a 30 year old skinny blonde who, in defiance of stereotype, was a skilled mechanic. She grew up with just her dad I believe and their "thing" was restoring old cars and trucks and, on the weekends she would oftentimes compete in shows and won prizes for her work. She also basically kept my entire work life on track during this time period as well and probably looked at me like a little brother. So, when I came into the office that morning and said I had a flat, she didn't hesitate and went out there to change it for me which she did quickly and efficiently (and way better than I could have ever done). A couple other coworkers who were arriving to work around this time and one or two stopped to see what we were doing.
The above in mind, one of my coworkers and friends to this day snapped this incredibly funny photograph of myself and another male coworker in suits standing there with our hands on our hips watching this skinny blonde legal assistant also in office clothing on the ground changing my tire. That photo got passed around the office quite a bit and I took a lot of **** for that thereafter.
There's a funny and embarrassing story and photo that has hopefully since disappeared about me and this topic (though I guess I'm defeating that goal by bringing it up here). I got a flat tire on the way to my first office when I was about 24 or 25. My legal assistant (and friend) at the time was a 30 year old skinny blonde who, in defiance of stereotype, was a skilled mechanic. She grew up with just her dad I believe and their "thing" was restoring old cars and trucks and, on the weekends she would oftentimes compete in shows and won prizes for her work. She also basically kept my entire work life on track during this time period as well and probably looked at me like a little brother. So, when I came into the office that morning and said I had a flat, she didn't hesitate and went out there to change it for me which she did quickly and efficiently (and way better than I could have ever done). A couple other coworkers who were arriving to work around this time and one or two stopped to see what we were doing.
The above in mind, one of my coworkers and friends to this day snapped this incredibly funny photograph of myself and another male coworker in suits standing there with our hands on our hips watching this skinny blonde legal assistant also in office clothing on the ground changing my tire. That photo got passed around the office quite a bit and I took a lot of **** for that thereafter.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I roll into the closest bar and wait under the A/C with a cold beer.
I also don't usually get a flat tire and change them out with tread still on the tires.
Florida heat melts them and I question the integrity of any tire down here after 3-4 years in this heat, even if they have 10-20,000 miles left on them, just asking for trouble
3C's
Footballguy
No idea what all that word soup means. You put on a spare to get you to a tire shop. Spares are usually donuts, aka temp tires to get you to "safety" until you can get a tire repaired or replaced. And good luck getting to a bar while you're out on the road. I suppose if you never leave town you'll be okay.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I changed a tire about a year ago with the car in the garage. Somehow my wife pulled the car into the garage not realizing that her driving over the curb caused a flat. This was the first time that I needed to change a tire since I was a teenager (I guess I’ve been lucky 
). I really struggled getting one of the nuts off. Was literally jumping on the lug wrench with all of my weight for a half hour before I got it loose. Was so close to calling AAA. 
). I really struggled getting one of the nuts off. Was literally jumping on the lug wrench with all of my weight for a half hour before I got it loose. Was so close to calling AAA. 
Sullie
Footballguy
Quite a few times and I've never stopped to help a stranger but one time I helped a co-worker. So, this was a LONG time ago (back in the 90's) when I had to wear a suit and tie everyday. So, co-worker comes up to me, drenched in sweat (because it's like 85+ and 300% humidity) and says "I have a flat tire, I have no idea how to change a tire, can you help me out?" I go to the car with her, her husband had put quarts of oil in the trunk in case she ever needed oil. . . so yep, you guessed it, I pop the trunk open and there sits the spare tire floating in motor oil. . . good times.
A couple of vehicles ago, I had a 2016 WRX that I had purchased new but it came with Summer tires. I used to take the car in twice a year for oil changes and tire exchanges so I used to bring the Summer wheels and tires and exchange out the winter wheels and tires. So, one year my oil change didn't line up so I wasn't due for an oil change and we got a freak winter storm in late fall, I didn't want to take a day off work so I just used my hydraulic jack and changed out the wheels and tires myself. I have to say, whatever you pay to get tires rotated (say $100 or whatever), it's well worth it because it is a huge PITA to change out wheels and tires when you have to move the car around, get the equipment out, jack up the car, etc.
A couple of vehicles ago, I had a 2016 WRX that I had purchased new but it came with Summer tires. I used to take the car in twice a year for oil changes and tire exchanges so I used to bring the Summer wheels and tires and exchange out the winter wheels and tires. So, one year my oil change didn't line up so I wasn't due for an oil change and we got a freak winter storm in late fall, I didn't want to take a day off work so I just used my hydraulic jack and changed out the wheels and tires myself. I have to say, whatever you pay to get tires rotated (say $100 or whatever), it's well worth it because it is a huge PITA to change out wheels and tires when you have to move the car around, get the equipment out, jack up the car, etc.
Dezbelief
Footballguy
It's around $20.
belljr
Footballguy
I think it's up to 29.99
massraider
Footballguy
Please. Everyone knows when you get a flat tire, there is always a honkeytonk about 40 yards away, with a mean blues band playing. If there isn't a bar nearby, there's definitely a farmhouse with a friendly daughter.
Perhaps you have never been to Florida?
pollardsvision
Footballguy
I rotated them one time at home. You are correct. It was awful.
Got some places around here that charge $20 to do it. But if they charged $100, I'd happily pay it.
Or just not do it and have to buy new tires more often. Which I'd gladly do, if the alternative is rotating my own tires.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I just had mine done (Honda) and this was the price.
Keerock
Footballguy
Most places around here will do it for free with an oil change. Or, the place where I buy my tires gives lifetime free rotations and flat repair.
Max Power
Footballguy
I had to bump this thread for reference. Thanks for starting it.
A young employee (early 20s) who really needs to be at work today just called out because he has a flat tire and won't be coming in at all today in order to get it fixed. He claims he doesn't know how to change a tire and his program manager is going to bat for him that it's something young kids don't know how to do.
A young employee (early 20s) who really needs to be at work today just called out because he has a flat tire and won't be coming in at all today in order to get it fixed. He claims he doesn't know how to change a tire and his program manager is going to bat for him that it's something young kids don't know how to do.
Jayrod
Footballguy
I walked my then 16 (now 18) yr old son through it when he drove my wife's car into a curb at like 30 mph on a cold rainy November night. Also showed my daughter (15) a couple months ago when I was doing the brakes on my son's car. I don't expect them to ever do some of the easier maintenance/repair stuff I do unless they just want to, but being able to change a tire is a necessity, IMO.
ETA: I've changed my own tires on the side of the road like 2-3 times but I also changed my friends' tires for them when I was in high school twice. Both times was in brutally cold weather and we were stranded and they had no idea what to do (obviously pre cell phone days).
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I'm 66, so yes, I've changed a tire plenty of times, but haven't had to do it in over 35+ years I believe. Tires are better now than they used to be. When I did changed a tire, it started with the stand up jacks that you hook on the chrome bumbers. They were easy to use. Then when all the bumpers went to plastic I only had to use the scissor jack once. A little harder, but isn't rocket science. Would I change my own tire today? Sure, why not?
playin4beer
Footballguy
I grew up in a family owned junkyard...
So yes.. lots and lots.
I've taught my daughters how to theoretically do it, but I don't expect them to. Just getting the lugnuts busted loose is task I doubt they can do. My girls ain't "country strong" lol
My quickest change was when my wife called me in a panic on the side of the highway, late for a dr's appointment with one of my daughters. I threw a floor jack and cordless 1/2" impact gun in my truck and headed to her. I changed that tire like it was a NASCAR pitstop.
So yes.. lots and lots.
I've taught my daughters how to theoretically do it, but I don't expect them to. Just getting the lugnuts busted loose is task I doubt they can do. My girls ain't "country strong" lol
My quickest change was when my wife called me in a panic on the side of the highway, late for a dr's appointment with one of my daughters. I threw a floor jack and cordless 1/2" impact gun in my truck and headed to her. I changed that tire like it was a NASCAR pitstop.
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
"Okay... but you know how to call a tow truck and get a ride share."
Fat Nick
Footballguy
This is a life skill - male or female. I made sure my wife knew how to do it when we were dating, and my son learned at least the basics at 10. We'll do a refresher in a few years.
The last time I had to change a tire was after a formal event in NYC. I changed it in maybe 15 minutes in the parking garage while wearing a suit (well...ditched the jacket at that point). The attendant had gone to look for their inflator, but I saw a big screw in the tire and knew it wouldn't hold air. Had it changed before the guy got back with the inflator.
The last time I had to change a tire was after a formal event in NYC. I changed it in maybe 15 minutes in the parking garage while wearing a suit (well...ditched the jacket at that point). The attendant had gone to look for their inflator, but I saw a big screw in the tire and knew it wouldn't hold air. Had it changed before the guy got back with the inflator.
Fat Nick
Footballguy
Ha Ha - I did the same thing one time. My sister-in-law was visiting and got a flat out running errands and called me. I did the same thing. Aluminum floor jack and my DeWalt imact wrench made short work of that thing.My quickest change was when my wife called me in a panic on the side of the highway, late for a dr's appointment with one of my daughters. I threw a floor jack and cordless 1/2" impact gun in my truck and headed to her. I changed that tire like it was a NASCAR pitstop.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
I'd have his walking papers in hand and I better hear an incredible reason why he couldn't get in and out of a tire center in about an hour or two.
First of all you simply read the numbers on the tire and call the tire shops to see who has one of them readily available
I could buy that someone could not make it in on time, maybe had to eat up their entire morning but by Noon-1:00 gimme a break you gotta call off for an entire day and claim ignorance?
I don't need anyone like that on my staff or office, get rid of them immediately, you're doing them a favor.
School of Hard Knocks is in session
Just got back from the Smokies for a couple weeks, you can see I'm a lot more relaxed
Max Power
Footballguy
I think we might fire him actually. He called back to let us know he couldn't get an appointment for a new tire today and its scheduled for tomorrow, so don't expect him tomorrow either. We pretty much told him to be in tomorrow "or else"... so we'll see what happens.
I did get called sexist at one point today for making a comment that I expected a guy to figure this out better. Had it been a younger lady, I would have been more sympathetic.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Is Uber/Lyft not even a thought in this guy's head? He obviously doesn't value the job, fire him immediately
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
Dude, if you don't have the ability to make it to work for two days because of a flat tire you didn't have the skills to work for a company I'm part of.
"What skills" you ask? The answer is "any".
"What skills" you ask? The answer is "any".
Andy Dufresne
Footballguy
What would you say he DOES there, where you work?
Max Power
Footballguy
He's in training to be full motion video screener. He's in the evaluation stage and not good enough to pull this.
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