How to Change a Tire (plus jacking it up)

2024 ж. 20 Мам.
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How to take off a car wheel. One of the most fundamental parts of working on a car is properly and safely taking the wheel off and putting it back on. I will go over the process in-depth for beginners and provide tips and tricks to safely remove the wheel and to correctly put it back on.
If you have never removed a wheel before, this video is just for you. Even if you are an expert, I go over some tips and tricks that I use to make things easier.
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Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

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  • Chris you don't know how much you do for kids growing up without a dad because these are basic things that should be taught, thank you for teaching us

    @bingbongho1175@bingbongho11752 жыл бұрын
    • Plus not every dad knows how to work on cars some dad's didn't have dad's

      @nicolasmcturner1211@nicolasmcturner12119 ай бұрын
    • CHRISFIX IS MY DAD NOW

      @stardustjustlikeyou@stardustjustlikeyou8 ай бұрын
    • @@nicolasmcturner1211 that’s the sad reality

      @jf332@jf3326 ай бұрын
    • Because moms can't change a wheel.

      @Okurka.@Okurka.Ай бұрын
    • theres my dad who sucks at DIY and has no idea how to work on his car

      @senseal5462@senseal54628 күн бұрын
  • ChrisFix taught me so much about Cars, Thank you

    @ranjan_v@ranjan_v3 жыл бұрын
    • yea manz tought me a whole lot

      @streetdr34mer80@streetdr34mer803 жыл бұрын
    • This video was 6 years lol i was 2

      @sixtyninefourtwenty.69420@sixtyninefourtwenty.694203 жыл бұрын
    • ChrisFix airbag light video saved me from buying a new car. Simple fix with WD-40 (Seat belt pretensioner).

      @car24dude@car24dude3 жыл бұрын
    • @@car24dude fasten it

      @sixtyninefourtwenty.69420@sixtyninefourtwenty.694203 жыл бұрын
    • Ratio

      @usazobawilin7060@usazobawilin70603 жыл бұрын
  • Who else is here because their father failed them?

    @TheTwinkiefoot@TheTwinkiefoot4 жыл бұрын
    • Now that I am an adult living by myself, I have come to realize my dad didn't teach me much at all. Even for things like shaving, I figured that out myself. Edit: He's not a bad dad though and is still here for me whenever I need him, but I just wished he taught me more lifehacks lol.

      @TempuraRoll-of4hj@TempuraRoll-of4hj4 жыл бұрын
    • LOL

      @Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n4 жыл бұрын
    • That’s funny

      @rayankhan8603@rayankhan86034 жыл бұрын
    • My parents told me to learn. Don't get to go to the car to see how to do it. In my friend's school, they teach this. I'ma learn it from here.

      @torpedo996@torpedo9964 жыл бұрын
    • TheTwinkiefoot mine didn’t fail me he passed away

      @armonisworld6916@armonisworld69164 жыл бұрын
  • 2014 hey guys Chris fix here 2020 HEY GUYS CHRIS FIX HERE!

    @Nikos-xu9ue@Nikos-xu9ue4 жыл бұрын
    • Can’t believe Chris Fix still checks comments on videos from ages ago

      @Gladcallman@Gladcallman3 жыл бұрын
    • @@Gladcallman bruh

      @Nikos-xu9ue@Nikos-xu9ue3 жыл бұрын
    • Consistency :)

      @a.j.javier8119@a.j.javier81193 жыл бұрын
    • Phil Swift here

      @rooftopvoter3015@rooftopvoter30153 жыл бұрын
    • never knew you should use a torque wrench, thanks!

      @TheMelissa5280@TheMelissa52803 жыл бұрын
  • You're an excellent instructor. Thanks for the how-to!

    @funkophone@funkophone8 жыл бұрын
    • +funkophone Thanks!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix8 жыл бұрын
    • funkophone jh

      @alexanderreeves5024@alexanderreeves50246 жыл бұрын
    • vchmztZ▪ cn z 🐢💁🐢🏆

      @Trollitarawr@Trollitarawr6 жыл бұрын
    • funkophone I agree...😄

      @MizzzKitty@MizzzKitty6 жыл бұрын
    • funkophone he is

      @hectorjull8450@hectorjull84505 жыл бұрын
  • chris, you probably make the best videos on youtube related to car maintenance. all you videos are productive and most of all you are a good teacher by taking the time to explain everything clearly and precisely.

    @Isotope1213@Isotope12139 жыл бұрын
    • Bharath Kumar Thank you very much! It means a lot!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix9 жыл бұрын
    • Bharath Kum

      @erkieandray@erkieandray7 жыл бұрын
    • Bharath Kum

      @erkieandray@erkieandray7 жыл бұрын
    • Bharath Kumar

      @olivialisenbee412@olivialisenbee4127 жыл бұрын
    • NurullAh

      @iremkaymak1693@iremkaymak16936 жыл бұрын
  • I don’t have a dad to show me this stuff but I’ve always managed to do stuff on the car but I’m slowly just going through Chris’ videos to make sure I’m doing everything right. Thanks Chris

    @ianlerma8110@ianlerma81102 жыл бұрын
  • changing a tire seems like a simple thing but it's so daunting for someone who has never done it before! thank you for the video, this was so helpful and you explain things amazingly

    @user-mv1hv5ce3b@user-mv1hv5ce3b2 жыл бұрын
    • proten bor

      @siennaracing638@siennaracing638 Жыл бұрын
  • Your channel is very helpful for someone who have just bought his first car. Thanks! :D

    @MaciekLord@MaciekLord8 жыл бұрын
    • +Mi Key Glad the videos are helpful!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix8 жыл бұрын
    • twisted machines WTF chill

      @MK-ex4pb@MK-ex4pb6 жыл бұрын
    • @@twistedmachines2775, Some people do not have people in their life that can teach them.

      @jahimuddin7380@jahimuddin73804 жыл бұрын
    • @@twistedmachines2775 your 11 year old nephew didnt know how to do it, does that make him dumb?

      @oaoaoaoaoaoaoaos4127@oaoaoaoaoaoaoaos41274 жыл бұрын
  • I love that watching even old videos on simple things you can still learn a lot of little helpful things from Chris Fix's videos.

    @GMoney-B@GMoney-B Жыл бұрын
  • I've been changing tires for 30 years. The foot technique to line the tire rim up with the tire studs is genius.

    @finisher3x@finisher3x2 жыл бұрын
    • Tires or wheels?

      @Okurka.@Okurka.Ай бұрын
  • I do tire changes for a living and I approve this video.

    @uenragedbro@uenragedbro6 жыл бұрын
    • Is it lucrative?

      @shalinsheth5065@shalinsheth50652 жыл бұрын
    • @@shalinsheth5065 it honesty depends on how much you charge. Im 16 and i make about $200 a week by changing tires. they bring the tire and i charge $20 a change. IF they dont have a tire i will purchase the tire for them and charge the price of the tire plus the $20 add on fee

      @user-Kr1spyK1lls@user-Kr1spyK1lls Жыл бұрын
    • @@user-Kr1spyK1lls interesting. 20$ seems pretty cheap actually in the US. You should probably tack on some more charges if you're shopping for a tire, that's additional time of yours!

      @shalinsheth5065@shalinsheth5065 Жыл бұрын
  • This is just a thank you comment for all the hard work you put into your videos. I'm an old school mechanic. I started off as a self taught mechanic and as the year rolled on I educated myself with different courses to keep up with technology. I later moved my skills into aviation and became federally licensed certified. I follow your posts because every once in a while you catch me off guard and I get drawled in. Your videos are helping build "The do it yourself-er" crowd. Whatever you do, don't stop making your videos. This might be asking a lot of the young generation, but I would like to see them more interested in Hot Rodding like my old friends and I were as kids. I see the interest dieing and your videos stay off that dieing interest.

    @kristophermiller4805@kristophermiller48059 жыл бұрын
    • ***** Thanks Kristopher! I really appreciate it! There is a lot of work that goes into these videos, more than you would even think, but at the end of the day comments like this, and people saying they learned something new and stuff, makes it all worth it! Im gonna keep producing new videos as long as I can so stay tuned!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix9 жыл бұрын
    • annnnd Thank you ChrisFix for all of what you do. I can say you have definitely helped me along my way of caring for my WRX and saving me a little money too. 👊😙😉😄

      @MizzzKitty@MizzzKitty6 жыл бұрын
  • its just amazing how you explain stuff so thoroughly and precisely in such little time

    @alimasood4000@alimasood40007 жыл бұрын
  • Chris, I love your attention to safety. I use redundancy when I jack up a car: stands + jack + something else (tire). Thanks, man.

    @condensermike@condensermike4 жыл бұрын
  • one of the best teachers on KZhead. It's almost impossible to walk away from one of your tutorials with questions, because you seem to answer everything that comes to mind beforehand.

    @ragnarocking@ragnarocking5 жыл бұрын
  • WHO else know's how to change a flat tyre but watches this for fun

    @swaiti3954@swaiti39546 жыл бұрын
    • Me

      @DominikDoesGaming@DominikDoesGaming5 жыл бұрын
    • That mean you don't know ,do you know he did it very wrong,have a look your car manual, the book most people never read, never put the stand under there when only the jack holding ,when the jack drop people died,should put it like the book said ,put it to the side!

      @alanw5812@alanw58125 жыл бұрын
    • Um yup me 😁

      @wqsoto2169@wqsoto21695 жыл бұрын
    • Me.

      @live_lifeor_dye8875@live_lifeor_dye88755 жыл бұрын
    • Alan W actually he did ver well... you are right too but crix fix did it good too, i don’t know if you see very well but he was save he put the jack stands on both sides and just put the jack very loose so jack stand still do the job... obiously if people want to change the side tire on the ROAD...just jack up from the side thats it...

      @tubejulian11@tubejulian115 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you Chris for such high quality videos......clear, concise, accurate, and to the point. I also appreciate the tool buying tips. I recently jumped a curb with my 2008 Mazda3; no visible damage, handling at high speeds is still perfect, but when I turn the steering wheel going slow I hear a rubbing and clicking sound. The dealer charged my $55.00 to tell me that there is no visible damage, but it does make a noise....then it was they think it may be a bearing (top of shock location)....they then suggested (as there is 145,000 miles on the car) to change out both shocks and then realign the front end....$$$$...then I watched your change a strut video on your 2006 Mazda3, so I think that I'm gonna go for it by doing the work myself!! All thanx to you and your videos....if you have any additional tips.....we'd all appreciate it....A big THANK YOU again!

    @MrJimmy-ox7fq@MrJimmy-ox7fq5 жыл бұрын
  • Hey Chris Fix, Your videos are hands down the best “do it your self”out there. I’m super into cars but I never had a lot of knowledge with mechanical side, I always wanted to become a old dad like you see in movies who can fix their cars. I started out knowing nothing. But ever since I bought my first car, I’ve been always watching your videos. All my car knowledge was educated by your videos. I know making videos is pain in the ass and takes a long time. I make motivational videos and post them on my instagram. But even to edit 1 min long video on instagram, I spend 45-1 hour editing. So I can’t imagine how much time and effort you put into for these videos. I just wanted to say thank you so much for what you are doing. And your video really helps me. Please keep doing what you are doing! And I again THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

    @yuichi5125@yuichi51256 жыл бұрын
  • Most useful one when you have a car. Thank you Chris! I just bought my first car ever in my life this morning. My car comes with 5 winter tires and 5 summer ones, I'm gonna change them by myself!

    @weiyeliu1968@weiyeliu19685 жыл бұрын
  • A technique how to know wich way to loosen the lugnuts or tightening them is saying "righty tighty, lefti loosy" that always helps me in all situation, hope this helps somebody, sorry for my bad english i am from Kosovo

    @armendgashi6787@armendgashi67878 жыл бұрын
    • Kosovo je serbija

      @6958921@69589214 жыл бұрын
    • Pretty common saying in english lol

      @jayit6851@jayit68514 жыл бұрын
    • @@6958921 Allah je stvorio ovaj svet, nije moja i nije tvoja,

      @armendgashi6787@armendgashi67874 жыл бұрын
    • @@armendgashi6787 yoo i am from Kosovo too i didnt know Kosovars watched Chris Fix

      @jvsky1140@jvsky11404 жыл бұрын
    • @@jvsky1140 Normal qe edhe une kam qef me kqyr Chris Fix, se ka shum video interesanta per kerre, thojn nese nuk din diqka, shko te aj qe din ma shum se ti dhe ka provoj, e per qata kam qef mi kqyr videot e tina, se ka sene per mue qe veq sa om ka hi ne qef kerret asht interesant, se msohna me ndreq kerrin se tu kan me que te mekanizeri e me tandreq diqka qe pe ndryshe asht kallaj me ndreq. Kalofsh mir, me vjen mir qe paska Kosovar qe i kryrin videot e tina.

      @armendgashi6787@armendgashi67874 жыл бұрын
  • Perfect video, I was skeptical about doing the tire change on my own, but u made it so simple thanks chrisfix!

    @keithcee6378@keithcee63787 жыл бұрын
  • This was extremely helpful and thank you for including how to use the torque wrench 💯💯

    @MrSupercrayo@MrSupercrayo4 жыл бұрын
  • As others have mention your a good teacher thanks after many year I’m learning the proper way to jack the vehicle and torque my wheel all these year I always over torque my wheel Even now at 100 pounds I feel my wheel are not rite but I’m trying lol even at 75 I’m still learning thanks CHRIS I WACH YOUR CHANNEL ALL THE TIME EVEN THE CLEANING JOB YOU DID THAT WAS A GREAT ONE ALSO but I’m trying to feel safe

    @pierremorin4775@pierremorin47753 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the video. Having learned how to maintain my car the hard way, I appreciate someone taking the time to patiently explain auto maintenance to the public.

    @AP-nq1ld@AP-nq1ld9 жыл бұрын
  • Your videos help me so much dude! Father wasn’t in my life to show me anything about cars etc. I’m in my twenties just learning, thanks to you! Much appreciated

    @lonewolf2591@lonewolf25915 жыл бұрын
    • Next up: You will be required to rebuild an entire Chevy engine, including degreeing in the cam for better bottom end performance.

      @rooftopvoter3015@rooftopvoter30153 жыл бұрын
  • Chris is my favorite on YT. I don't know what I'd do without you. I use so many of your tutorials. Quality.

    @jacoblloyd2573@jacoblloyd25735 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks. Many people think changing tyres is too easy but if one follows the right procedure it makes it much safer indeed. Good job Chris

    @pradeepjhuboo9458@pradeepjhuboo9458 Жыл бұрын
  • Xingyu Luo You can lift all four tires off the ground, but you need to be sure you balance the car on the jack stands so it is very stable. Keep the jack stands the furthest from the center as possible (so keep it on the sides if possible). It is similar to what you saw in this video plus lifting the rear. Again, make sure the car is stable before going under.

    @chrisfix@chrisfix9 жыл бұрын
    • ChrisFix 3

      @user-rs7tp4hd5y@user-rs7tp4hd5y6 жыл бұрын
    • Hi Chris, I’m like the worst person when it comes to working with my hands I am office environment guy. It really bothers me that I can’t change a tire or change oil. It makes me nervous when I’m dating because I don’t want to ne in a situation I can’t handle. Besides your videos do you know of any month schools/classes I could take to help me learn the basics?

      @alinafe8791@alinafe87916 жыл бұрын
    • you can ask help from a friend

      @2LaftsonStudiosTM@2LaftsonStudiosTM6 жыл бұрын
    • ChrisFix whats that tool on the thumbnail called

      @BalrajSingh-nu9bx@BalrajSingh-nu9bx6 жыл бұрын
    • ChrisFix hey

      @johnapplseed2336@johnapplseed23366 жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for such comprehensive and detailed videos. I appreciate the time, effort, and hard work to create self-help videos like this which helps thousands of people like myself. Thanks again Chris.

    @RLynn-yu3ju@RLynn-yu3ju8 жыл бұрын
    • +Rinaldo Policicchio No problem! I am glad you are learning a lot!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix8 жыл бұрын
  • I love these vids, as they are so informative for guys trying to do the work themselves. My only comment on this vid is that when you torque the lug nuts you should make sure the car can't roll at all. If it can, then some of the torque is lost turning the wheel a few degrees before tightening the lug nut. The other thing I was taught as an apprentice mechanic many years ago is that when using a torque wrench you should use it by pushing down and not pulling up. Other than that I can't praise Chris enough for the quality and knowledge he gives away for free in all his videos. Top guy!

    @andypollock5577@andypollock55772 жыл бұрын
  • God Bless you Chris for taking the time for making this video. I am a single mother I need to definitely learn how to change a tire/ flat before it happens, so when I do have a flat I am prepared and confident. Thanks again. 💋

    @karinagarcia4915@karinagarcia4915 Жыл бұрын
  • I can't figure out how to get my torque wrench to leave red dots behind on the lugs that I've already torqued!! *HELP!!*

    @PatrickWagz@PatrickWagz4 жыл бұрын
    • Patrick Wagz 😂

      @billyxamonty6923@billyxamonty69234 жыл бұрын
    • Did you try rice? Also turn it off and back on again.

      @zacjohnson452@zacjohnson4524 жыл бұрын
    • 1

      @kristal6742@kristal67424 жыл бұрын
    • Try drinking a potion of torque

      @gdhammr8113@gdhammr81134 жыл бұрын
    • Hey, try updating your torque wrench from the app store, it seems like this feature has finally been added!

      @SMDz@SMDz3 жыл бұрын
  • MY GOD!! This video was so packed with great, informative info and so well presented. Chris, one HELL OF A JOB SIR!!!

    @holeyabdool6590@holeyabdool65904 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks a lot!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix4 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for helping me change a flat on my own! Had to step up on my short tire iron because it was too tight. And putting the tire under the car is a great idea. This video alongside the owner's manual made my morning easy! Cheers!

    @classic.calypso@classic.calypso8 ай бұрын
  • I love this guy, he teaches us the way I teach others, patience, instructions and words anyone can understand! You da man Chris!

    @abab201@abab2013 жыл бұрын
  • Now I know changing a tire with these tools and my feet would be such a nice combo. Very nice and helpful video!

    @awakegreen@awakegreen5 жыл бұрын
  • Wow this video was really helpful! I just brought my first car,and I will be taking a 21 hour drive to Colorado from Georgia and I refused to be that chick that was stranded on the side of the highway because she didn’t know how to change a tire!

    @yougotgamesonyourphone6947@yougotgamesonyourphone69475 жыл бұрын
    • Keep watching his videos I'm learning how to do as much as I can...even if you don't want to do the work next time you go to a mechanic you'll know what you're talking about and won't get ripped off 😀

      @cathoare8935@cathoare89352 жыл бұрын
  • Just changed my first tyre today, this video had me prepared for this very day. Thanks Chris

    @hadez_360@hadez_360 Жыл бұрын
  • Your level of detail and being thorough are unmatched, you deserve the #1 spot.

    @fireadept007@fireadept0076 ай бұрын
  • I bought a nice expensive jack to do the same as in the video but now i can't put the tires back on because I don't have the money to buy shoes :( 9:00

    @friedchicken1@friedchicken17 жыл бұрын
    • 😂

      @jamesmadden7886@jamesmadden78866 жыл бұрын
    • friedchicken lol reallly

      @chipsahoi5415@chipsahoi54156 жыл бұрын
    • Lmao

      @CoD_Maj3st1k@CoD_Maj3st1k6 жыл бұрын
    • friedchicken 9

      @BruhB0i@BruhB0i5 жыл бұрын
    • Xxxxd

      @sabagamer3052@sabagamer30525 жыл бұрын
  • I would like to hear if anyone does anything differently or has other tips to add to the video!

    @chrisfix@chrisfix9 жыл бұрын
    • I'm not gonna get into it to much, but do you ever put anti-seize on the lugs or nuts?

      @dwoodog@dwoodog9 жыл бұрын
    • dwoodog Not on the lugs or studs (never put anything on the lugs or studs) but I have seen people put it on the hub where the rim contacts the hub. The reason some people do this is because dissimilar metals bond together through rust. I never really had that problem on my vehicles so I never had to... So on the lugs or studs, no, but on the hub, maybe.

      @chrisfix@chrisfix9 жыл бұрын
    • ChrisFix Everywhere I have read, they say to NEVER put any kind of lubricant or anti-seize on the studs or nuts for fear that they will work loose. However, I always put some on the center hub to keep the wheel from seizing onto the hub.

      @noxkidxxx@noxkidxxx9 жыл бұрын
    • Thomas Perry Exactly! You should never put anything on the studs or lugs. I misread his comment. I thought he said around the studs (where the rim meets the hub).

      @chrisfix@chrisfix9 жыл бұрын
    • Hey what brands should I buy my tools from. Good brand any cheap brand from the dollar store

      @123jkhk9@123jkhk99 жыл бұрын
  • 3 years of watching your videos man thank you for the knowledge and the passion🤝🤝

    @impulse4104@impulse4104 Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you so much ChrisFix. The last time i went to a mechanic they torque my wheel lugs so tight and they also made my oil drain plug so tight and stripped it off. I had to buy the tools and do it myself and learned all thanks to you.

    @aztropanda7082@aztropanda70823 жыл бұрын
  • Hey man, great video! Just a tip.. when torquing, push down the wrench instead of pulling up. You could injure yourself by lifting with your back. Plus, pushing down uses less energy because you're only using your weight and hardly any muscles.

    @minirey360@minirey3608 жыл бұрын
    • Lobster Thanks for sharing your tip!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix8 жыл бұрын
    • Absolutely, same for loosening those lugs, just go to the opposite side. If you have to pull, use your legs rather than your back!

      @khuo0219@khuo02194 жыл бұрын
    • Good point: I've seen pro fitters use their entire body weight (pushing down) to loosen tough lug (nuts). Safety is always the best starting point when dealing with mechanical repairs. Thanks for sharing.

      @writerNB@writerNB4 жыл бұрын
    • @@writerNB yep otherwise you destroy your back

      @yapyapthedestroyer8379@yapyapthedestroyer83793 жыл бұрын
    • @@chrisfix Thats what she said

      @Turk_2023@Turk_20233 жыл бұрын
  • I just got my first car yesterday, its a bit of a bomb. I know nothing about cars, but just by watching a few of your videos ive learnt so much. Enough where i now i can fix so much of it myself with out mechanics. Thank man!!

    @happygolucky5855@happygolucky58554 жыл бұрын
    • I'm glad the videos are helpful!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix4 жыл бұрын
    • @@chrisfix and Plus With This Video Is Great Because Both Of The Wheels Are Off So Now I Know How To Put The Tires Back On!!!

      @bye8620@bye86204 жыл бұрын
  • Dude I can see why your videos are so popular. Beautiful scripting no nonsense concise and to the point. Very thorough. Keep it up.

    @timsmith9758@timsmith97586 жыл бұрын
  • Hi guys: Trained tyre fitter here. Yeh, we say "tyre" in the UK. I wish I could like Chris' vid twice- He covers jacking safety, correct torquing, star-pattern tightening.. faultless vid clearly explained. The old-style X-tyre iron (what Chris calls the "classic") is far better than single-stem irons that come with hand-jacks. You can get better grip when loosening and spinning those nuts (lugs) off and on like a pro with a "classic tyre iron". I would recommend all motorists have the "classic" iron in their boot. If you dont have a torque wrench, my tip is to have a long metal tube (thats hollow and not much bigger than the iron) that will give you much more "torque" if (as Chris explains) you find yourself fighting with a tough lug (nut) that wont turn. This is a lifesaver if you're caught out on the highways and have to change your roadwheel. (Yeh technically, Chris is changing his entire roadwheel here, but a spare wheel fitted with a correctly inflated tyre should be in your boot at all times, anyway). Drive safe, have fun.

    @writerNB@writerNB4 жыл бұрын
    • Thank you

      @elonmusk6486@elonmusk64862 ай бұрын
  • Remember, always lift with your back in a twisting jerking motion.

    @KDreezy@KDreezy8 жыл бұрын
    • That's right. Take your legs completely out of the equation.

      @BlackNGoldRules@BlackNGoldRules7 жыл бұрын
    • you wanna make sure that your back is also round. imagine how a cat makes its back when its scared. perfect lifting position.

      @mattatherton1323@mattatherton13237 жыл бұрын
    • And ALWAYS keep your legs locked

      @13anomalous16@13anomalous167 жыл бұрын
    • you guys are going to kill someone

      @eastpaloaltosfinest@eastpaloaltosfinest6 жыл бұрын
    • this made my day looool

      @WhenGamersGetAngry@WhenGamersGetAngry6 жыл бұрын
  • I’m here bcs I’m homeschooled and dont do the life lessons class so i do it on my own and this helped me a lot thx

    @notleila6670@notleila66703 жыл бұрын
    • I'm glad the video helped you out! Thanks a lot!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix3 жыл бұрын
    • @@chrisfix are you actually commenting on this old video?? Thats a real youtuber who even helps people on 5 year old comment section!

      @waleed172@waleed1723 жыл бұрын
    • @@chrisfix de y

      @rositamiranda7018@rositamiranda70183 жыл бұрын
    • That’s definitely not a class in public school.

      @Taylor-dt2wd@Taylor-dt2wd3 жыл бұрын
    • Bucky Sanders rlly?

      @notleila6670@notleila66703 жыл бұрын
  • I rarely ever post comments on KZhead but because of how useful this video was I just had to drop by and say thanks. There are a ton of videos out there on how to change tires but this is the best one. I just changed my tires for the very first time yesterday thanks to your simple yet detailed instructions. Although I did bruise one of my nails when removing a tire (7:45 is quite important) it was quite easy... Aside from loosening all of the bolts on my tires because those car mechanic bastards used impact guns to tighten them (I had to stand on my breaker bar and jump on it just to break one of the bolts). Thank you very much ChrisFix! Keep the videos coming and I'll keep learning!

    @CrazyForCashews@CrazyForCashews4 жыл бұрын
  • Excellent instructions! Great way of providing safe, step by step instructions. 👍

    @tj1177@tj11773 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for showing a safety jacking up

    @jenifergopo4917@jenifergopo49175 жыл бұрын
  • “Some vehicles only have 4 lug nuts, I’d say 5 is the most common” Here I am with only 3 lmao

    @Mini-cu6mk@Mini-cu6mk3 жыл бұрын
  • A couple years ago when i drove delivery for Domino's i got a flat. I got the nerve to try changing the tire myself after having watched a friend do his.... i wish i had knows about your channel then cuz i could have followed along perfectly. Instead i forgot to put my break on & chock my tires, so the car rolled down my slightly sloped driveway just enough to bend and break my jack that came with the car. Im very happy thats all that happened but still it really put me off trying to fix anything on my car till now. Thank you for your hard work making these vids to teach us!

    @senpai16@senpai165 жыл бұрын
  • Bud your the best, went and purchased 2 torque wrenches,learnt how to use them watching your vids. Great job. Great vids.

    @corym2513@corym25135 жыл бұрын
  • Rip to all the people watching this on the side of the road

    @josueavalos5962@josueavalos59622 жыл бұрын
    • It's me 😢. I am people

      @MGKammy@MGKammyАй бұрын
  • Thank you alot, you helped me so much. good day sir :-)

    @DaFish401@DaFish4018 жыл бұрын
  • This makes me appreciate the ramp my father made from a couple of I beams. Changing tires at chest level is a lot easier than at ground level. Also makes it easy and safe to get under the cars. Haven't used a "four way" in years. Breaker bar and impact driver makes things pretty easy and quick. Changed hundreds of tires if not thousands and I still enjoyed watching Chris do it.

    @oobaka1967@oobaka19675 жыл бұрын
    • I dont know why he doesnt use one to get then off. Is there a reason. Breaker bar more risk to break a lug

      @kathygarvin5745@kathygarvin57452 жыл бұрын
  • You saved my life yesterday with this video mate, I just wanted to thank you for making such helpful videos, it’s really great. Keep it up! ;)

    @themartianrabbit@themartianrabbit3 жыл бұрын
  • This one is really good video, when u have all the tools required.

    @sanischare@sanischare4 жыл бұрын
  • I usually put the stands on the jacking point on the sill. That way you don't need to even put your arm under while its still on the jack.

    @MrTrustafox@MrTrustafox9 жыл бұрын
  • This was surely the best video on changing a tire! thank you!

    @djhams@djhams2 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the quick tricks, tips, & clicks of changing a tire.

    @andrewkaderly1796@andrewkaderly1796 Жыл бұрын
  • I just use the power of my mind to lift the car, much faster

    @eksine@eksine7 жыл бұрын
    • eksine

      @tilerosborn3372@tilerosborn33727 жыл бұрын
    • The Force is strong in this one

      @rooftopvoter3015@rooftopvoter30153 жыл бұрын
    • You use your head?

      @dukenukem5768@dukenukem57683 жыл бұрын
    • @c v the council has made me a Jedi, but I refused. I want to study the darkside, they have better facilities

      @eksine@eksine3 жыл бұрын
    • @c v nah don't try that, rookie mistake, it just fries the computers. Wait our cars hover they don't even use batteries

      @eksine@eksine3 жыл бұрын
  • is there any other way to lift up the wheel without your feet cause I don't wanna mess up my yeezys and my wheels are solid gold even my tires. BTW I drive a Hyundai accent

    @Dannyyzeee@Dannyyzeee8 жыл бұрын
    • ***** my rims and tires were forged off a solid block of gold brah and diamond studded lugs

      @Dannyyzeee@Dannyyzeee8 жыл бұрын
    • i dont think toy should be wearing yeeyzys when working on a car. hust common sense man.

      @unlimitedprogress3882@unlimitedprogress38827 жыл бұрын
    • +Daniyal S. This made me laugh 😂 you have gold rims with diamond lug nuts and I have a pure diamond Lamborghini with rims made of jewels

      @ToXiiCxGUNNER@ToXiiCxGUNNER7 жыл бұрын
    • Go to the gym more

      @Kevinrevenger@Kevinrevenger7 жыл бұрын
    • +Daniyal S. Took me some type to realize it was a joke xD

      @thumpertorque_@thumpertorque_7 жыл бұрын
  • Excellent tutorial. People often overlook that (not so obvious) wheel replacement. Great job!

    @zetoch@zetoch5 жыл бұрын
  • This was one of the best instruction videos ever :D please never stop doing videos. It's excellent for beginners :D

    @Milchyy@Milchyy6 жыл бұрын
  • Of course he has to make a video about the mist basic thing in the world. That's why this channel is good

    @lookitslucas3659@lookitslucas36594 жыл бұрын
    • I want to show these basic things for people that might just be getting into cars!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix4 жыл бұрын
    • @@chrisfix thanks Chris. Appreciate the hard work. I also watched two ads before the video :) so I hope that helped

      @azain3564@azain35644 жыл бұрын
  • Watching this while I have a flat tire because no one taught me 👁👄👁

    @brandonalvarez6040@brandonalvarez6040 Жыл бұрын
  • I love how many safety tipps you give! Big thumbs up!

    @82pixels@82pixels5 жыл бұрын
  • 👍🏼😊 thanks, a perfectly explained and safety conscious video lesson! 🚘🔧

    @DonDLiscious@DonDLiscious3 жыл бұрын
  • You also want to put on the lug nuts in a star pattern

    @tylerrussell3121@tylerrussell31215 жыл бұрын
  • The torque can vary a lot between vehicles. I've seen as low as 75 ft/lbs on some Subaru and 170 on old f350s. Most cars actually call for around 80 ft/lbs.

    @hcoyhis@hcoyhis7 жыл бұрын
    • +Hunter Coyhis thanks for sharing Hunter

      @chrisfix@chrisfix7 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the tip for putting it back on. Big Help! Have yourself a nice weekend!

    @jimmiswift3232@jimmiswift32322 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks to you today I succesfully changed my first cars first wheels! You make great videos

    @Andriuha49378@Andriuha49378 Жыл бұрын
  • I love that you promote using a torque wrench to put lug nuts back on!!

    @jdigitalseven7@jdigitalseven77 жыл бұрын
    • Thanks! It really helps ensure your wheel wont fall off while driving and if there is an emergency like a flat tire, you can actually get the wheel off on the side of the road.

      @chrisfix@chrisfix7 жыл бұрын
    • Hello ChrisFix a have got a interesting question to you, an old European car VW golf MK3 1994 with 300 000 Miles on. Left side bearing new the same both CV joints on the driveshaft new. Driving on straight line I'm getting a rubbing noise from the left side, the noise stops only when turning left. I'm suspecting the left side bearing inside in the gearbox that turns the driveshaft. Is an expensive job as transmission need to be replaced. The noise increase with the speed, so has to be a bearing.What you think about this noise?

      @voland4513@voland45137 жыл бұрын
    • aurel ion Rotaru call a garage..

      @RileyBanksWho@RileyBanksWho6 жыл бұрын
    • Is the torque wrench necessary if your tightening by hand an not an impact gun?

      @16wickedlovely@16wickedlovely6 жыл бұрын
    • Torque wrenches are used simply to tighten the lug nuts the proper amount. If lugs nuts are too loose, worst-case scenario your wheel will straight up fall off in the middle of your drive. If too tight (highly unlikely), you can strip the threads, or potentially warp the brake disc, or hell also make the entire wheel fall off. Just like Chris advocates, better safe than sorry.

      @christianta1933@christianta19335 жыл бұрын
  • I've changed a tire a dozen times. Still wanted to watch this lol

    @jeremycrisp8460@jeremycrisp84605 жыл бұрын
    • I bet you never changed a tire in your life.

      @Okurka.@Okurka.Ай бұрын
  • This is so easy to understand and I appreciate it I'm a Automotive student where in preventive maintenance system chap that's why I really really need this Vid thank U

    @SOVIETSKY_@SOVIETSKY_8 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much!! Detailed and specific. A+ man. Can't wait to watch more videos of yours

    @yamakasi4280@yamakasi42803 жыл бұрын
  • Can you show how to jack all wheels off the ground simultaneously? Any thing we have to be aware of?

    @xingyulu7616@xingyulu76169 жыл бұрын
  • You forgot the aluminium paste or grease! Is the torque wrench calibrated?

    @BillyBob-vh8sw@BillyBob-vh8sw5 жыл бұрын
  • always a good informative video going into detail on how to this, thanks a bunch Chris

    @pravitkeyo9167@pravitkeyo91674 ай бұрын
    • Thanks!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix4 ай бұрын
  • I just got stuck on the side of the road for the first time. This video along with my Lancer owner's manual got me back on the road. Thanks for showing how to do this.

    @peterpayne2720@peterpayne27202 жыл бұрын
  • hey chris, do you have a video on changing tires off and on the wheel? cheers.

    @veritas1073@veritas10737 жыл бұрын
    • That would be interesting!

      @MrRafa1919@MrRafa19197 жыл бұрын
    • You need a machine for that or a lot of time and effort. It's easier to just pay$10 to a shop. Nobody really changes their own tires

      @MK-ex4pb@MK-ex4pb6 жыл бұрын
    • @@MK-ex4pb I take tyres on and off, eg to change the TPMS valves when they stop working. I don't use a machine, just tyre levers, it's not as hard as you say. It would take me longer to drive to a workshop and wait around for them. I get new tyres from a workshop because they need balancing, but then I take just the wheels because they do the lug nuts too tight.

      @dukenukem5768@dukenukem57683 жыл бұрын
  • I roll the tire up on my knee on bigger tires. you have to do it kinda fast but better than lifting it

    @jasoncaldwell888@jasoncaldwell8889 жыл бұрын
    • Jason Caldwell Good Tip! Kinda like rolling it on your foot sitting down!

      @chrisfix@chrisfix9 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing video! Very informative, great safety tips and easy to follow instructions.

    @lynnnguyen7279@lynnnguyen72792 жыл бұрын
  • Chris you've taight me everything about cars thanks a lot man

    @FTCarCulture@FTCarCulture2 жыл бұрын
  • Imagine seeing a guy take off the tire off his car then put it back on right away 😂

    @Akotski-ys9rr@Akotski-ys9rr3 жыл бұрын
  • My god “ Dat one dat one dat one “ 😂

    @c0r5e@c0r5e5 жыл бұрын
  • I don't have a spare on my 911 but this was great, now I take the wheels off every 2 months to clean them thoroughly apart from the regular wash every two weeks but it's hard to get into the inside with the wheels on. Great vid!

    @JC-gy5bh@JC-gy5bh4 жыл бұрын
  • Very Neat and Clean Demonstration of changing the car tire. Very Useful.

    @travelwithus986@travelwithus9866 жыл бұрын
  • One tip would be to make sure you put the wheel on the ground with the face up. I unthinkingly quickly put one face down and when I gave it a shove out the way it got scratch! :(

    @MrTrustafox@MrTrustafox9 жыл бұрын
    • MrTrustafox Oh rim side up it’s not a must but it’s more to keep everything looking good. Not a bad tip

      @ryans413@ryans4135 жыл бұрын
  • Hey ChrisFix after project Driftstang can you do an old Volkswagen project like a VW Bug or a VW Bus please??

    @porschepal7932@porschepal79327 жыл бұрын
  • I’m a big off-roader and the tip to get the tire back on the car is one of the best I’ve seen thank

    @Prodigy-vk9jm@Prodigy-vk9jmАй бұрын
  • Wow I gotta give u props. U are actually a good teacher when it comes to cars. Keep it up

    @thevoid6619@thevoid66194 жыл бұрын
  • Thanks so much! Now I know how to take off tires off of my boyfriend's car when he has me f***ed up

    @kimorawilson3121@kimorawilson31213 жыл бұрын
  • ChrisFix, I have a scissor jack, jack stand, choke but no floor jack. My problem is I need to do this repair on a dirt road, which I hear is unsafe. Any suggestions? Thank you

    @jameswhyte1340@jameswhyte13408 жыл бұрын
    • wood, unless you want to your vehicle to sink you 6 ft underground... just get a thick wood and place it under your jack this will disperce the pressure of the vehicle in all the board instead than in those "x" spots and sink the jack

      @blinkshadown@blinkshadown8 жыл бұрын
  • Fantastic video. This is a life skill most don’t know how to do! And doing it right as you show, requires additional tools.

    @27228443@272284435 жыл бұрын
  • This was very simple and informative!! Thank you :)

    @user-kb8mj6jt3f@user-kb8mj6jt3f Жыл бұрын
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