How to Put New Tires on Your Car
If your car has been making a funny noise lately, or you’ve noticed that the ride isn’t as smooth as it used to be, it might be time for new tires. Putting new tires on your car is a pretty straightforward process, but there are a few things you’ll need to do before you can get started. First, you’ll need to find the right tires for your car.
You can usually find this information in your owner’s manual, or by looking online. Once you’ve found the right tires, it’s time to start putting them on!
Tire Machine: Tire Remove & Install
Can You Install New Tires Yourself?
If you’re considering installing new tires yourself, there are a few things you should know. First, it’s important to make sure that the tires you purchase are the correct size and type for your vehicle. You’ll also need to have the right tools for the job, which include a tire iron, jack and lug wrench.
Installing new tires is a fairly straightforward process, but it’s always best to consult your owner’s manual or ask a professional if you have any questions.
How Do You Put New Tires on a Car?
If you’ve never put new tires on a car before, it might seem like a daunting task. But don’t worry – we’ll walk you through the entire process step-by-step so that you know exactly what to do.The first thing you’ll need to do is jack up the car and remove the old tires.
To do this, locate the jack points on your car (consult your owner’s manual if you’re not sure where they are) and place the jack under the car. Once the car is jacked up, remove the lug nuts from each of the old tires using a wrench or socket. Finally, pull each tire off of the wheel one at a time.
Now it’s time to install the new tires. Start by lining up each tire with its corresponding wheel (the front left tire goes on the front left wheel, etc.). Once all four tires are in place, hand-tighten each of the lug nuts until they’re finger-tight.
Next, use your wrench or socket to tighten each lug nut until it’s snug against the tire but don’t overdo it – you don’t want to strip them! Finally, lower your car back down to the ground and give each lug nut another quarter turn with your wrench/socket just to be sure they’re nice and tight. And that’s it – you’ve successfully put new tires on your car!
Is It Worth It to Install Your Own Tires?
There are a number of factors to consider when deciding whether or not to install your own tires. The most important factor is likely the cost. If you can find a good deal on tires and installation is free, then it might be worth doing it yourself.
However, if you have to pay for installation, it might be cheaper to have someone else do it.Another factor to consider is your level of expertise. If you are experienced in installing tires, then it might be worth doing it yourself.
However, if you are inexperienced, it might be better to have someone else do it so that you don’t damage the rims or cause any other problems.Finally, consider your time availability. If you have the time to install the tires yourself, then it might be worth doing so.
However, if you are short on time and would rather spend that time doing something else, then having someone else install the tires might be a better option.
How Much Does It Cost to Put 4 New Tires on a Car?
It typically costs between $600 and $1,000 to replace all four tires on a car. The cost will vary depending on the type of tire being purchased as well as the make and model of the vehicle. Many tire dealerships offer discounts for buying in bulk, so it may be possible to get a lower price by replacing all four tires at once.
Conclusion
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about your tires very often. But they are an important part of your car, and it’s important to keep them in good condition. Here’s how to put new tires on your car.
The first thing you need to do is find the right tires for your car. You can usually get this information from your owner’s manual or from the tire manufacturer. Once you have the right size and type of tire, it’s time to start installing them.
If you’re changing all four tires, it’s best to do one at a time so you don’t lose control of the car while you’re working. Start by loosening the lug nuts with a wrench (don’t remove them completely). Then, use a jack to lift up the side of the car that has the old tire.
Take off the old tire and put on the new one, making sure that it’s seated properly on the wheel before lowering the car back down. Tighten up the lug nuts and repeat on the other three tires.That’s all there is to it!
Now you know how to put new tires on your car like a pro.
- David V. Williamson
- August 31, 2023
- Blog
Do It Yourself: How to Install Tires Correctly
Having spent the better part of a year installing tires at the Pep Boys in Fredericksburg, Va., I thought I knew a thing or two about how a tire is mounted to a rim. It was my first job after graduating from college, and knowing very little about working on cars, I was an eager pupil. As I soaked up knowledge from my well-meaning teachers, I felt confident that following their directions would give me the power to mount and balance tires perfectly.
But 16 years later, while re-learning how to use the tire mounting and balancing machines at Brooklyn Motor Works– where, in case you were unaware, we’re rebuilding a 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser – I discovered that I also had to re-learn the whole tire installation process. But that’s nothing new. As Carlos, Brooklyn Motor Works’ proprietor has pointed out, we learn many things as hobby mechanics that must be un-learned when there are schedules to keep and customers to satisfy.
Anyway, here’s the correct way to mount tires. Now that I know these simple tricks, I’m wondering if any of the 12 tires on the three dilapidated beater cars I drive around on a regular basis are actually mounted correctly. Chances are, they’re not (I had ’em mounted at Pep Boys).
1. Remove the valve stem core to deflate the tire. Set the core aside for later use (if you’re installing new tires, pull out the stem and install a new one, removing the core).
2. Use the tire machine to remove the tire from the rim
3. With the tire off, run your finger along the inside lip of the rim. Does it feel perfectly smooth? If not, it needs to be. Rust pitting can cause leaks, and will cause the bead of the tire to hang up when it’s trying to seat on the rim (the beads are the really thick parts of the tire that come into direct contact with the inner and outer lips of the rim.
4. To remove rough patches, use several different grades of abrasive pads (I used coarse and medium Scotch Brite pads) to smooth out the inner lip of the rim, as well as the part of the rim the bead slides over as it seats on the lip. If there’s too much damage, it may be necessary to get another wheel. You’ll never be able to balance a wheel if the tire isn’t properly seated upon it.
5. Before installing the new tire (or, if reusing the old one, the same tire, mounted the same way it was before), apply a generous amount of tire bead lubricant to the tire beads and the rim. Don’t use soapy water (not enough slip) or grease (you’ll never clean it all off and the bead could pop off the rim in hard cornering). Bead lubricant is slippery, but dries, allowing the bead to set.
6. Use the machine to install the tire. Then, remove the wheel from the machine mounts.
7. Spray more bead lubricant between the beads and the rim.
8. With the stem core still removed, inflate the tire to its maximum pressure (you’ll see that number printed on the sidewall of the tire). The beads should pop onto the rim pretty quickly if the rim lips are smooth and you’ve used enough lubricant. It’ll go “POP.. POP!” as the beads seat.
9. Install the stem core and re-inflate the tire to its max pressure.
Assuming you followed all of these steps correctly, your wheel and tire are now ready for balancing. Then you’ll adjust the tire pressure to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications when you mount the wheel and tire back on your car.
Now, I realize most people don’t have access to a tire mounting machine, but being aware of what it takes to mount a tire will, at the very least, give you the tools to ask your tire installer if they’re mounting your tires the right way. If the tire shop you’re using is doing things the quick and dirty way (mounting tires dry on pitted rims), find a better shop! No one wants to feel a sickening shudder as the car passes 65 miles per hour on the highway.
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