Close How to Change a Flat Tire in San Juan, PR
Flat tires can occur when you run over nails, hit hazards like curbs and potholes, or simply overuse a tire until it wears down. Regardless of the cause, this overview from our team at Autogermana BMW can help you feel more confident when it’s time to change a tire!
Gathering Tools
Since you never know when your X3, X1, or 3 Series Sedan might get a flat tire, it’s important to keep the necessary equipment within arm’s reach. Confirm that the spare tire is still in the trunk, properly inflated, and undamaged. Add a jack, along with a lug or torque wrench, to your emergency kit. Even if your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitoring System, a gauge will enable you to double-check the reading, while a portable inflator allows you to make adjustments as needed. Wheel wedges aren’t required, but they can provide valuable assistance when it comes to keeping your car in place. The Owner’s Manual contains plenty of information that will help you resume your Highway 22 commute, so make sure that it is on hand.
Getting Started
If a flat tire occurs during your San Juan travels, start by finding a safe spot to park. Look for an area that is well-lit, flat, and far away from busy traffic. After engaging the parking brakes and turning on the hazard lights, you can begin working. First, loosen up the lug nuts by a gentle half-turn. Place the jack at the location listed in the Owner’s Manual, then lift the vehicle by a few inches. At that point, you will be able to finish unscrewing the nuts and pull the flat tire off the bolts. Before your next trip to Luis Muñoz Rivera Park, fill out the Ask a Tech form on our website for clarification about this process.
Final Steps
Once the flat tire has been removed, you can put the spare in its place. Slightly tighten the lug nuts by hand, but don’t completely screw them in yet. Use the jack to lower the vehicle until the wheels touch the ground, then finish tightening the nuts. To ensure that the tire lays flat against the wheel, alternate between each lug nut in a star pattern. Finally, compare the tire pressure to the recommended PSI provided for the spare in the Owner’s Manual. Spare tires are only designed to be driven for a distance of 50 miles at speeds under 50 MPH, so you will need to visit our Service Department at Autogermana BMW for a sturdier replacement!
How Long Can You Drive on a Spare Tire?
- Spare tires can only travel for a distance of 50 miles, so you must install a stronger replacement before resuming your usual journeys!
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