"Puncture Repair: What do you need to know?"
"Tyre Repair Buxton ( 650+ words)"
[ "Puncture Repair: What do you need to know?Tyre punctures are annoying for all motorists. As thenumber of cars rises on our roads, so do tyre puncture incidents. When you needto replace a tyre it is good practice to understand the best way to remove theold one and install a new one yourself. You can't always rely on someone elsebeing in a position to help so it's worth knowing what to do when things goawry out on your travels. ;In this article, we'll give you a step-by-step guide forchanging and Tyre Repair Buxton and flattyre using only basic tools and equipment at hand. Although these instructionsmainly refer to changing an ordinary car tyre, most principles apply equallywell whatever type of vehicle you're drivingPark your car on a firm, level surface and applythe handbrake securelyRemove the hubcap or wheel cover, if fitted, byunscrewing it or prying it off with a screwdriver or appropriate toolRelease the tyre valve dust cap by unscrewing itcounter-clockwise. If your valve is fitted with a protective cap of its own,remove this also.Place a piece of sturdy wood - about 25cm longand 5cm wide - over the top of the tyre and use it as leverage to push down onthe metal rim of the wheel while at the same time pulling up on the tyre itself. This will release the tyre from the metal rim on which it restsNext, remove the lower part of the retaining lugnut with a lug wrench or screwdriver, turn counter-clockwise until it comesloose enough to undo by hand. You'll need to hold onto these nuts duringremoval as they are re-used later when replacing the tyreNow remove all five retaining nuts completely,but leave them on the ground nearby for now. Don't lose them!;Lift off both hubcap and wheel cover if youhaven't already done so - being careful not to damage them if they are plastic- and put them somewhere out of harm's way where they won't get crushed etcCarefully remove the old tyre by easing it offthe metal rim. If it's stuck, give the woodblock a few sharp taps with ahammer to help get it movingIf the old tyre is damaged in any way, now isthe time to dispose of it properly. Take it to a local tyre recycling centre orcontact your nearest council office for adviceNow fit the new tyre onto the metal rim in thesame way as the old one came off, making sure that the valve is in the correctposition and that all of the five lug nuts are fully tightened - but not too tight,or may damage the wheel. You may need to use the lug wrench to help get themstartedReplace hubcap and wheel cover (if fitted),ensure they're properly secure and admire your handiwork!;Finally, replace the valve dust cap and screw iton tightlyPump up your new tyre to the recommendedpressure as specified in your car's manual and you're good to goChanging a tyre can be a daunting prospect, but with alittle practice, it's not too difficult - and can save you a lot of money if theside of the road strands you. So next time you have a flat;Tyre Repair Buxton, don't panic! Just follow these simplesteps and you'll have it changed in no time." ]