Hankook tires can last a driver thousands of miles worth of nice rides, but you still have to deal with those random situations that come as a surprise. If you are going to be operating a vehicle on the open road, it is very wise to learn what you can about changing tires anytime the need arises. Though this is extremely valuable knowledge for a driver to have, many people are riding around without a clue about what must be done.

Before you take a vehicle out on the road, you should check to be sure that there is a jack, lug wrench, and spare tire in the trunk or wherever they are stored. Having those things available will guarantee that you are not left helpless beside the road in the event that you do experience a blow out.

Now, when you find yourself experiencing a flat or blowout, pull over to the flattest, safest spot you can possibly can. Prior to jacking up your vehicle, you should put on your E-brake and activate your hazard lights so that other motorists notice you. You can be double sure that your car won't roll by chocking your wheels with a massive rock or other item.

Now put the jack under the frame close to the tire that you are going to be changing. For people that are not sure of where they should set the jack, there are special notches on many modern vehicles that indicate where the head of the jack should push against the frame. If you have a problem finding this specific notch, you should find a page in your owner's manual that illustrates the area for you.

Get your jack in place and start jacking it up until it provides a nominal amount of support to the vehicle but leaves the tire on the ground. With your wrench in hand, you may now begin taking off the nuts holding the tire in place. This part does take a bit of strength, but with the appropriate amount of leverage, most people should be able to break the nuts and get them to come loose. Now you can finish jacking up the vehicle until there is enough space for you to get the tire removed from the vehicle and set aside.

Removing damaged Hankook tires should be done with a good deal of caution, particularly if you are on the side of the busy road. Align your spare with the lug studs and fit it onto the wheel hub, replacing and tightening the lug nuts accordingly. With your spare in place you're good to go, but don't wait too long to visit your local tire shop for a permanent replacement.