Thanatos340 1 #1 December 17, 2008 Just curious how wide spread the "I change a Tire" problem is. (Anyone (Male or Female) that cant change a Tire and wants to learn, If you see me at a DZ let me know and we will go out in the parking lot and change a tire. It takes about 10 Minutes and knowing how could really save your ass someday. I also firmly believe that you only learn by Doing, So lets go play pit crew.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmaricle55 0 #2 December 17, 2008 Yes, I can but I also have AAA! Who wants to change a tire when it's wet! Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #3 December 17, 2008 LOL! I was going to say that my form of changing a tire is to call AAA, but I wouldn't mind learning. I was shown how to do it once, long ago, but never having had to ACTUALLY change a tire means that I wouldn't feel confident that I had done it correctly.TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 December 17, 2008 I have AAA, but I've never had to call them to change a tire. Anytime I've had a flat, a guy has come along and offered to help. My mama didn't raise no fools, I let them change it! I was sincerely appreciative though.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #5 December 17, 2008 Yes. I can also change the oil, set the timing, gap spark plugs, etc. Who needs a smelly boy to do it. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #6 December 17, 2008 i can, but now i don't have to. i bought my very first new car a couple years ago and it came with run-flat tires. no spare, no jack, no wheel wrench, nothing. if i have a complete blow-out, i have to call the dealer for road-side asisstance. that came free for the first 4 years, so far i haven't had to use it."Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #7 December 17, 2008 Quote I have AAA, but I've never had to call them to change a tire. Anytime I've had a flat, a guy has come along and offered to help. My mama didn't raise no fools, I let them change it! I was sincerely appreciative though. Did you give spankings to show your appreciation?Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #8 December 17, 2008 Me, too. My dad and step-dad figured that was part of learning to drive and I sorta like doing that kind of stuff. It beats doing dishes any day."safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mx757 4 #9 December 17, 2008 QuoteJust curious how wide spread the "I change a Tire" problem is. (Anyone (Male or Female) that cant change a Tire and wants to learn, If you see me at a DZ let me know and we will go out in the parking lot and change a tire. It takes about 10 Minutes and knowing how could really save your ass someday. I also firmly believe that you only learn by Doing, So lets go play pit crew.) yep.. I can change them with one hand and I do it on the 767 / 777 at work too in fact it's easier to change aircraft tire than car tire...the jack that comes with the car is POS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #10 December 17, 2008 Do hot women EVER need to change a tire? Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,460 #11 December 17, 2008 Quote Do hot women EVER need to change a tire? Hmmm. I guess that'd mean I've never been hot . The one time I had help changing a tire (someone "helped me put the wheel back on") the wheel proceeded to fall off within about a mile. Too loose. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poe62 0 #12 December 17, 2008 I know how, but I've never had to yet. Here's a stupid question: How heavy are tires? I don't know if I can actually lift and maneuver one to change it. ~Nikki http://www.facebook.com/poe62 Irgity Dirgity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 4 #13 December 17, 2008 where is the yes, and have, but call AAA because I pay for it and might as well use it?CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #14 December 17, 2008 i never took the time to weigh one, but I cheat and use my legs to help support it if I need to. I've driven a truck for 90% of the time I've owned a vehicle, and I've never had any problems lifting a tire high enough to put it back on just rest the tire on your legs Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #15 December 17, 2008 QuoteThe one time I had help changing a tire (someone "helped me put the wheel back on") the wheel proceeded to fall off within about a mile. Too loose. A great reason to do it yourself instead of trusting other to do it for you. Important things: Chock the wheels so that car cannot roll once you jack it up. Break the lug nuts loose before you jack up the car. Make sure the jack is under the frame. Never let any part of you get under the car or Tire you are changing. (Do not ever trust ANY Jack, Treat it as if it could fail at any time) Once you put the new tire on, Snug up the lug nuts but wait till you let the car down to really Tighten them up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micduran 0 #16 December 17, 2008 I have changed a tire and I have changed the oil in my car. Do I like doing those things - no. Would I like AAA or a guy to do it for me, hell yes. It is a good feeling to know that I can do it, though.Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #17 December 17, 2008 My dad showed me how to when I got my license and I promptly forgot - I should probably re-learn, but I have AAA! I have only had two flat tires in my life - in both cases I called AAA. First one was in LA on a city street (though I was able to pull over into a parking spot). I probably *could * have dealt with that one on my own, but didn't - was in work clothes and yada yada yada. The second one was on the left side of Interstate 5 in Oregon - complete blowout of my right rear tire. I pulled onto the shoulder safely, but wasn't about to do that one myself with the tire that needed changing right out next to freeway traffic - felt much safer having the AAA guy come out and put his big-ass wrecker between the car and the highway to offer some protection."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,460 #18 December 17, 2008 Yeah, that's what I got for trusting that he did it right . Lucky for me the wheel went to the outside shoulder, so I pulled off, retrieved it, and put all 4 wheels on with 3 lug nuts each for the drive to the dealer. Wendy W. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #19 December 17, 2008 and dont forget to tighten them in the star formation. Anal i know. But fuck, it works better and people say it for a reason.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #20 December 17, 2008 Q: How many girls does it take to change a tire? A: Two - one to call her dad, and the other to go get the Diet Pepsi. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #21 December 17, 2008 Quote I know how, but I've never had to yet. Here's a stupid question: How heavy are tires? I don't know if I can actually lift and maneuver one to change it. I had a big lifted truck for many years that had 35s on it and those were pretty damn heavy, but when its pooring out, it gives that lil xtra frutration to really give ya the ummph ya need lol. (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #23 December 17, 2008 My only question for you is do you even bother with using a Jack or just hold the Truck up one hand and change the tire with the other? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #24 December 17, 2008 The Beetle or the lifted 35x12" on the 4x4? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #25 December 17, 2008 my bet is when her shoulder is good, she can do both (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
