I just changed a flat tire for the first time...

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Posted: 6/23/2011 11:43:25 AM EDT

Wasn't too hard. It would not have taken so long if I were prepared and knew that the tire iron was actually part of the jack.

Once I figured it out, it was pretty easy. But changing a tire in bright sunlight, on a paved road, in 100+degree heat really sucks. A lot.

In before "Cool story bro."

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:44:43 AM EDT

[#1]

If you think changing a tire in daylight sucks, try it at about 3am on the side of a highway with hardly any light.

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:45:03 AM EDT

[#2]

Cool story bro

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Posted: 6/23/2011 11:45:39 AM EDT

[#3]

Your how old?

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:45:53 AM EDT

[#4]

Are you a girl by any chance?

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:47:52 AM EDT

[#5]

And you're in college? Nice.

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:48:21 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Your how old?

This, but "You're"...

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:48:41 AM EDT

[#7]

Welcome to manhood, son.

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:51:26 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
If you think changing a tire in daylight sucks, try it at about 3am on the side of a highway with hardly any light.

While it is snowing

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:52:35 AM EDT

[#9]

I made 3 eggs, over easy today.

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:53:10 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Your how old?

First thing I thought also....

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:53:36 AM EDT

[#11]

What socket size did you use and was it compatible to a different brand than the said wrench?

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:54:03 AM EDT

[#12]

Math majors these days.

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:54:23 AM EDT

[#13]

I read the newspaper today.....

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:55:16 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Welcome to manhood, son.

real men dont get flats..

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:55:34 AM EDT

[#15]

There are men older than yourself who have never done it.

Not me, though.

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:55:57 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Your how old?

20.

I've never had to use a jack aside from getting a truck unstuck in the desert a few times.

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:56:24 AM EDT

[#17]

The first one I had to change was when I was 18. It was snowy and around 10 degrees outside. My friends stayed in the car while I froze my fingers off because I wasn't smart enough to have gloves available. We were also on our way to a strip club and in a hurry. I hate shitty jacks and now carry a proper jack and other supplies in both cars.

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:56:33 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Math majors these days.

Hey, I was able to reason my way through it. With about the same precision as my real analysis homework.

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:56:39 AM EDT

[#19]

30 years ago I was driving an old Dodge Dart with a broken K-frame (My front tires looked like an inverted "peace sign"! lol).

I used it for about 6 months to drive to My GF's house a couple of times a week and got VERY good at both changing tires AND,
reacting to "sudden" blow-outs on the freeway......

Posted: 6/23/2011 11:56:58 AM EDT

[#20]

How old are you?? Pretty remarkable, If you made it years without having to ever change a tire. Hell I had to change one in the middle of my route in a wawa parking lot the other day, took about 15 minutes

ETA: see that your 20.. damn, you made it a pretty long time without getting a flat

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:00:08 PM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Welcome to manhood, son.

real men dont get flats..

Whatever you say, there, Ace.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:01:00 PM EDT

[#22]

I had my first blow out at 28, which I had to change. Take care of your gear and it'll take care of you.

I've been rotating tires since before I've been able to drive, however.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:03:54 PM EDT

[#23]

Last time I had a flat I had to roll the tire to a shop to get it repaired.

When I got home I saw the spare in the backyard and quickly loaded it back on The truck ;)

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:11:52 PM EDT

[#24]

I'd be impressed, but only if you were an eleven year old girl.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:14:52 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Your how old?

20.

I've never had to use a jack aside from getting a truck unstuck in the desert a few times.

Your parents failed.

Should not be allowed to drive by yourself until demonstrating this proficiency.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:18:27 PM EDT

[#26]

I think my dad made me change tires at 12 yrs old or so on his car...

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:22:28 PM EDT

[#27]

I brushed my teeth today.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:22:52 PM EDT

[#28]

My wife complains about my hydraulic floor jack taking up 1/4th of my trunk space.

But she doesn't understand that the only time a person gets a flat tire is in the pouring rain, after dark.

I'm pretty sure I could change a tire under those conditions in 10 minutes.
Half of that being getting the spare donut retaining nut unscrewed off the stud.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:30:20 PM EDT

[#29]

Changed your first tire huh?

Wait until you get your first blow job. It is even a more fantastic and life enriching experience.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:34:27 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
Wasn't too hard. It would not have taken so long if I were prepared and knew that the tire iron was actually part of the jack.

Once I figured it out, it was pretty easy. But changing a tire in bright sunlight, on a paved road, in 100+degree heat really sucks. A lot.

In before "Cool story bro."

Protips: Carry a hydraulic jack with you. Have a 4 way lug nut wrench with you as well.

Also a flashlight for at night. Thought that was common sense. Fire extinguisher and jumper cables and toilet paper are all handy things for emergencies.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:35:12 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
I'd be impressed, but only if you were an eleven year old girl.

Coincidentally, that's about the age I was when my dad taught me how to change a tire.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:38:40 PM EDT

[#32]

I know how to change a tire, but I have yet to actually have to do it when it matters, so in a way I've never changed one. if that makes sense

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:40:00 PM EDT

[#33]

and out come arfcoms manliest of men

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:40:00 PM EDT

[#34]

I wish I could claim I haven't had to. The very first time I learned quick how shitty my god damned wrench is that came with the car. Jack was a bitch too because of the angles you had to crank and release and they're flimsy pieces of shit. I got a hydraulic jack that barely takes up any space. So much easier.

After suffering another flat in 10 degree snow storm, I quickly realized that it was time to stop procrastinating and get a proper 4 way wrench as it took forever due to low ground clearance. 4-ways you can spin the shit which is useful when your fingers are so numb you can't turn a nut with your fingers. I bought one the next day. I've even loaned it out to folks with flats.

I also had to use a tow service a couple weeks ago when I suffered a double blowout on the highway. Talk about a shit your pants feeling. I got out and realized one spare wasn't going to do me a lick of good.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:40:09 PM EDT

[#35]

In a downpour, in a pickup with the spare tucked up under the bed.

First flat I had to change and I was soaking wet by the time I was done.

Not the first tire I ever changed by a long shot, just the first flat. Had another one since then but luckily I caught it at home and changed it there.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:40:35 PM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Wasn't too hard. It would not have taken so long if I were prepared and knew that the tire iron was actually part of the jack.

Once I figured it out, it was pretty easy. But changing a tire in bright sunlight, on a paved road, in 100+degree heat really sucks. A lot.

In before "Cool story bro."

Protips: Carry a hydraulic jack with you. Have a 4 way lug nut wrench with you as well.

Also a flashlight for at night. Thought that was common sense. Fire extinguisher and jumper cables and toilet paper are all handy things for emergencies.

I always have a fleshlight with me.... oh wait

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:41:51 PM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:

If you think changing a tire in daylight sucks, try it at about 3am on the side of a highway with hardly any light.

... on a glacier, in blizzard conditions.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:42:26 PM EDT

[#38]

I put my batman underwear on all by myself today.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:42:39 PM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Wasn't too hard. It would not have taken so long if I were prepared and knew that the tire iron was actually part of the jack.

Once I figured it out, it was pretty easy. But changing a tire in bright sunlight, on a paved road, in 100+degree heat really sucks. A lot.

In before "Cool story bro."

Protips: Carry a hydraulic jack with you. Have a 4 way lug nut wrench with you as well.

Also a flashlight for at night. Thought that was common sense. Fire extinguisher and jumper cables and toilet paper are all handy things for emergencies.

I have jumper cables and a big ass mag light that's probably older than I am.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:43:01 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
If you think changing a tire in daylight sucks, try it at about 3am on the side of a highway with hardly any light.

No problem, just go to your Get Home Bag you keep in the car and pull out your headlamp.

OP, changing a tire is never that fun, but definitely something to know how to do.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:44:07 PM EDT

[#41]

Knee deep in the blood and guts with rpg's and ak rounds over head. Low on ammo, no air support and no communications.

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:44:50 PM EDT

[#42]

Are you gonna run out and buy a Snap-On ratchet set and be a shady mechanic?

Posted: 6/23/2011 12:46:32 PM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:
Your how old?

On this sub-topic, I went 38 years of my life before I had to change a tire by the side of the road. Call it luck, or whatever. I've noticed slow leaks with enough notice to get to a tire shop on several occasions, changed a tirew in the comfort of my own garage with good jacks and sockets, but until last summer, I had never had to use the crappy car jack and donut on a vehicle.
I drive a lot, too.

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