A flat doesn't have to ruin your day. If you're somewhere safe and you have a spare, here's how to change a tyre properly - and when you're better off calling for help instead.
Space-savers are a get-you-home tool only: don't exceed 50 mph or drive more than about 50 miles, and get your proper tyre sorted straight away. Many new cars don't carry a spare at all - see our spare wheel vs repair kit guide.
“There's no shame in not changing it yourself - on a motorway hard shoulder you shouldn't, and loads of new cars don't even carry a spare. That's exactly what we're for: one call and we'll come to you with the right tyre.”
Before - crack them loose about half a turn while the wheel is still on the ground, or it will just spin once it's lifted.
No more than 50 miles and no faster than 50 mph, then get your proper tyre repaired or replaced.
Many new cars don't - you'll have a repair kit or nothing. If the kit won't fix it, call a mobile tyre fitter to come to you.
No - never change a wheel in a live lane or on the hard shoulder. Get behind the barrier and call for assistance.
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