How to Change a Tire (plus jacking it up)

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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[@bingbongho1175]

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

[@nicolasmcturner1211]

Plus not every dad knows how to work on cars some dad's didn't have dad's

[@stardustjustlikeyou]

CHRISFIX IS MY DAD NOW

[@jf332]

@@nicolasmcturner1211 that’s the sad reality

[@Okurka.]

Because moms can't change a wheel.

[@senseal5462]

theres my dad who sucks at DIY and has no idea how to work on his car

[@TheTwinkiefoot]

Who else is here because their father failed them?

[@TempuraRoll-of4hj]

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.

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

LOL

[@rayankhan8603]

That’s funny

[@torpedo996]

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.

[@armonisworld6916]

TheTwinkiefoot mine didn’t fail me he passed away

[@ranjan_v]

ChrisFix taught me so much about Cars, Thank you

[@streetdr34mer80]

yea manz tought me a whole lot

[@sixtyninefourtwenty.69420]

This video was 6 years lol i was 2

[@car24dude]

ChrisFix airbag light video saved me from buying a new car. Simple fix with WD-40 (Seat belt pretensioner).

[@sixtyninefourtwenty.69420]

@@car24dude fasten it

[@usazobawilin7060]

Ratio

[@Nikos-xu9ue]

2014 hey guys Chris fix here 2020 HEY GUYS CHRIS FIX HERE!

[@Gladcallman]

Can’t believe Chris Fix still checks comments on videos from ages ago

[@Nikos-xu9ue]

@@Gladcallman bruh

[@a.j.javier8119]

Consistency :)

[@rooftopvoter3015]

Phil Swift here

[@TheMelissa5280]

never knew you should use a torque wrench, thanks!

[@funkophone]

You're an excellent instructor. Thanks for the how-to!

[@chrisfix]

+funkophone Thanks!

[@alexanderreeves5024]

funkophone jh

[@Trollitarawr]

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[@MizzzKitty]

funkophone I agree...😄

[@hectorjull8450]

funkophone he is

[@Isotope1213]

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.

[@chrisfix]

Bharath Kumar Thank you very much! It means a lot!

[@erkieandray]

Bharath Kum

[@erkieandray]

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[@olivialisenbee412]

Bharath Kumar

[@iremkaymak1693]

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[@ianlerma8110]

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

[@user-mv1hv5ce3b]

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

[@siennaracing638]

proten bor

[@GMoney-B]

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.

[@finisher3x]

I've been changing tires for 30 years. The foot technique to line the tire rim up with the tire studs is genius.

[@Okurka.]

Tires or wheels?

[@uenragedbro]

I do tire changes for a living and I approve this video.

[@shalinsheth5065]

Is it lucrative?

[@user-Kr1spyK1lls]

@@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

[@shalinsheth5065]

@@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!

[@condensermike]

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

[@MaciekLord]

Your channel is very helpful for someone who have just bought his first car. Thanks! :D

[@chrisfix]

+Mi Key Glad the videos are helpful!

[@MK-ex4pb]

twisted machines WTF chill

[@jahimuddin7380]

@@twistedmachines2775, Some people do not have people in their life that can teach them.

[@oaoaoaoaoaoaoaos4127]

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

[@alimasood4000]

its just amazing how you explain stuff so thoroughly and precisely in such little time

[@swaiti3954]

WHO else know's how to change a flat tyre but watches this for fun

[@DominikDoesGaming]

Me

[@alanw5812]

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!

[@wqsoto2169]

Um yup me 😁

[@live_lifeor_dye8875]

Me.

[@tubejulian11]

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...

[@ragnarocking]

one of the best teachers on KZbin. 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.

[@kristophermiller4805]

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.

[@chrisfix]

***** 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!

[@MizzzKitty]

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. 👊😙😉😄

[@PatrickWagz]

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!!*

[@billyxamonty6923]

Patrick Wagz 😂

[@zacjohnson452]

Did you try rice? Also turn it off and back on again.

[@kristal6742]

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[@gdhammr8113]

Try drinking a potion of torque

[@SMDz]

Hey, try updating your torque wrench from the app store, it seems like this feature has finally been added!

[@Mini-cu6mk]

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

[@yougotgamesonyourphone6947]

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!

[@cathoare8935]

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 😀

[@armendgashi6787]

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

[@6958921]

Kosovo je serbija

[@jayit6851]

Pretty common saying in english lol

[@armendgashi6787]

@@6958921 Allah je stvorio ovaj svet, nije moja i nije tvoja,

[@jvsky1140]

@@armendgashi6787 yoo i am from Kosovo too i didnt know Kosovars watched Chris Fix

[@armendgashi6787]

@@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.

[@friedchicken1]

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

[@jamesmadden7886]

😂

[@chipsahoi5415]

friedchicken lol reallly

[@CoD_Maj3st1k]

Lmao

[@BruhB0i]

friedchicken 9

[@sabagamer3052]

Xxxxd

[@lonewolf2591]

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

[@rooftopvoter3015]

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

[@writerNB]

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.

[@elonmusk6486]

Thank you

[@weiyeliu1968]

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!

[@AP-nq1ld]

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.

[@pierremorin4775]

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

[@josueavalos5962]

Rip to all the people watching this on the side of the road

[@MGKammy]

It's me 😢. I am people

[@RLynn-yu3ju]

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.

[@chrisfix]

+Rinaldo Policicchio No problem! I am glad you are learning a lot!

[@Dannyyzeee]

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]

***** my rims and tires were forged off a solid block of gold brah and diamond studded lugs

[@unlimitedprogress3882]

i dont think toy should be wearing yeeyzys when working on a car. hust common sense man.

[@ToXiiCxGUNNER]

+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

[@Kevinrevenger]

Go to the gym more

[@thumpertorque_]

+Daniyal S. Took me some type to realize it was a joke xD

[@Prodigy-vk9jm]

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

[@happygolucky5855]

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!!

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad the videos are helpful!

[@bye8620]

@@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!!!

[@notleila6670]

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

[@chrisfix]

I'm glad the video helped you out! Thanks a lot!

[@waleed172]

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

[@rositamiranda7018]

@@chrisfix de y

[@Taylor-dt2wd]

That’s definitely not a class in public school.

[@notleila6670]

Bucky Sanders rlly?

[@chrisfix]

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.

[@user-rs7tp4hd5y]

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[@alinafe8791]

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?

[@2LaftsonStudiosTM]

you can ask help from a friend

[@BalrajSingh-nu9bx]

ChrisFix whats that tool on the thumbnail called

[@johnapplseed2336]

ChrisFix hey

[@yuichi5125]

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!!!!

[@karinagarcia4915]

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. 💋

[@KDreezy]

Remember, always lift with your back in a twisting jerking motion.

[@BlackNGoldRules]

That's right. Take your legs completely out of the equation.

[@mattatherton1323]

you wanna make sure that your back is also round. imagine how a cat makes its back when its scared. perfect lifting position.

[@13anomalous16]

And ALWAYS keep your legs locked

[@eastpaloaltosfinest]

you guys are going to kill someone

[@WhenGamersGetAngry]

this made my day looool

[@keithcee6378]

Perfect video, I was skeptical about doing the tire change on my own, but u made it so simple thanks chrisfix!

[@fireadept007]

Your level of detail and being thorough are unmatched, you deserve the #1 spot.

[@jenifergopo4917]

Thanks for showing a safety jacking up

[@minirey360]

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.

[@chrisfix]

Lobster Thanks for sharing your tip!

[@khuo0219]

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

[@writerNB]

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.

[@yapyapthedestroyer8379]

@@writerNB yep otherwise you destroy your back

[@Turk_2023]

@@chrisfix Thats what she said

[@MrJimmy-ox7fq]

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!

[@brandonalvarez6040]

Watching this while I have a flat tire because no one taught me 👁👄👁

[@awakegreen]

Now I know changing a tire with these tools and my feet would be such a nice combo. Very nice and helpful video!

[@MrSupercrayo]

This was extremely helpful and thank you for including how to use the torque wrench 💯💯

[@eksine]

I just use the power of my mind to lift the car, much faster

[@tilerosborn3372]

eksine

[@rooftopvoter3015]

The Force is strong in this one

[@dukenukem5768]

You use your head?

[@eksine]

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

[@eksine]

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

[@jeremycrisp8460]

I've changed a tire a dozen times. Still wanted to watch this lol

[@Okurka.]

I bet you never changed a tire in your life.

[@pradeepjhuboo9458]

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

[@holeyabdool6590]

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

[@chrisfix]

Thanks a lot!

[@chrisfix]

I would like to hear if anyone does anything differently or has other tips to add to the video!

[@dwoodog]

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

[@chrisfix]

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.

[@noxkidxxx]

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.

[@chrisfix]

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).

[@123jkhk9]

Hey what brands should I buy my tools from. Good brand any cheap brand from the dollar store

[@senpai16]

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!

[@jacoblloyd2573]

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

[@MrTrustafox]

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.

[@hcoyhis]

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.

[@chrisfix]

+Hunter Coyhis thanks for sharing Hunter

[@18sohaib]

Just got my first car (2013 honda accord sport) and I'm binge-watching your videos so hard. Want to learn how to treat my baby right!

[@FTCarCulture]

Chris you've taight me everything about cars thanks a lot man

[@lookitslucas3659]

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

[@chrisfix]

I want to show these basic things for people that might just be getting into cars!

[@azain3564]

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

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

Imagine seeing a guy take off the tire off his car then put it back on right away 😂

[@edwardbiglang-awa7313]

The echo sound when he hit the cover back on oddly satisfying

[@oobaka1967]

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.

[@kathygarvin5745]

I dont know why he doesnt use one to get then off. Is there a reason. Breaker bar more risk to break a lug

[@tylerrussell3121]

You also want to put on the lug nuts in a star pattern

[@jdigitalseven7]

I love that you promote using a torque wrench to put lug nuts back on!!

[@chrisfix]

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.

[@voland4513]

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?

[@RileyBanksWho]

aurel ion Rotaru call a garage..

[@16wickedlovely]

Is the torque wrench necessary if your tightening by hand an not an impact gun?

[@christianta1933]

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.

[@rotaryrevor4756]

For some reason, I like the squeak and the noise that the jack makes when you jack up the car on 5:42

[@chrisfix]

haha well it makes a lot of that noise so hopefully you enjoyed the video!

[@abab201]

I love this guy, he teaches us the way I teach others, patience, instructions and words anyone can understand! You da man Chris!

[@BIGDAWGTEMP]

I’m here because I apply for a job at Gerald’s tires & brakes but I don’t kno shi bout cars

[@CadenHolland-my4od]

Bro fuckin same

[@sanischare]

This one is really good video, when u have all the tools required.

[@izzyeasy30]

I'm a car dummy & a woman.. this is really helpful so in future if anything happens, i know what to do.. Plus, when i first got a car, i bought most of little major/minor tools/equipment in the boot.. thank you for explaining.. & i love the way your video is pretty straightforward - straight to your tools.. Like Gordan Ramsay - straight to his knife 😁

[@classic.calypso]

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!

[@DaFish401]

Thank you alot, you helped me so much. good day sir :-)

[@xingyulu7616]

Can you show how to jack all wheels off the ground simultaneously? Any thing we have to be aware of?

[@andypollock5577]

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!

[@stephmasha]

Congratulations on getting straight to the point, talking fast but clearly, and not under explaining or over explaining!

[@jasoncaldwell888]

I roll the tire up on my knee on bigger tires. you have to do it kinda fast but better than lifting it

[@chrisfix]

Jason Caldwell Good Tip! Kinda like rolling it on your foot sitting down!

[@kimorawilson3121]

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

[@impulse4104]

3 years of watching your videos man thank you for the knowledge and the passion🤝🤝

[@SOVIETSKY_]

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

[@c0r5e]

My god “ Dat one dat one dat one “ 😂

[@Rymden2]

If u have a friend with you, he/she can push the breaks on the car and u can tighten the bolts with ease.

[@chrisfix]

Good idea! Thanks!

[@Rymden2]

You're damn fast to respond to comments Chris, keep up the good work! :)

[@DJzMax]

there might be a chance that the car could fall off the jack stands cuz ur putting alot of pressure on the car when it's in the air. I'm not sure tho.

[@dukenukem5768]

That's a wrong way. Tighten as much as you can with wheel off ground, then 3/4 tight with wheel just touching ground, then final fully tight with car's full weight on the wheel

[@aztropanda7082]

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.

[@timsmith9758]

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

[@drippingwax]

The breaker bar looked about 50% longer than the tire iron, but offers three times the leverage.

[@ryans413]

drippingwax My tip is if you don’t have a breaker bar you can use a peace of pip slide it on the tire iron and it gives you more length in the handle and you can break the bolts lose.

[@drippingwax]

@@ryans413 Lengths of pipe are called "cheater bars."

[@revolutions88]

I just changed my tire for the time today

[@chrisfix]

Awesome and nice work!!!!

[@revolutions88]

ChrisFix cheers man for the videos

[@rooftopvoter3015]

I change tires everyday in a tire shop. Try doing a dually from Canada with rusted on everything. Canadians never take care of their vehicles.

[@revolutions88]

@@rooftopvoter3015 cool story bro changed my life

[@zetoch]

Excellent tutorial. People often overlook that (not so obvious) wheel replacement. Great job!

[@hadez_360]

Just changed my first tyre today, this video had me prepared for this very day. Thanks Chris

[@Mr.Ramirez95]

"Another thing you can't jack up on" I see what you did there 😏

[@MrTrustafox]

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! :(

[@ryans413]

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

[@tj1177]

Excellent instructions! Great way of providing safe, step by step instructions. 👍

[@bilalshahidkiyani817]

YOU REALLY REALLY DID AN ABSOLUTE AMAZING JOB MATE. BY WATCHING THIS VIDEO I REALLY REALLY DO WISH I COULD WORK AS A CAR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING I REALLY REALLY DO

[@veritas1073]

hey chris, do you have a video on changing tires off and on the wheel? cheers.

[@MrRafa1919]

That would be interesting!

[@MK-ex4pb]

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

[@dukenukem5768]

@@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.

[@chrisfix]

***** Trying to get to 300,000! Soon!

[@pahipatrik95]

You are such an overachiever Chris. Love your videos. Cheers from Hungary

[@familyratcliff4706]

ChrisFix u

[@sorin1057]

You are almost there!

[@caprisun6]

good luck!

[@iwan-wr7gn]

now u have 2 million

[@hinatauzumakih6298]

My first video watching how to change a tire and it gives me confidence on changing the tire on my mom's car because i just want her to be safe . thank you for making this so in depth , i learned how to change one but not in depth like this

[@lynnnguyen7279]

Amazing video! Very informative, great safety tips and easy to follow instructions.

[@ko6meme970]

Me and my dad:"fixing a cars wheel" My mom:how it going Me:YES

[@MitsuMitsu385]

Tip for removing rear wheel chocks! Clear out the front of the vehicle, drive it one foot forward. Shut off vehicle, proceed to clean up chocks.

[@chrisfix]

Mingo Rolince Thanks for the tip!

[@82pixels]

I love how many safety tipps you give! Big thumbs up!

[@pravitkeyo9167]

always a good informative video going into detail on how to this, thanks a bunch Chris

[@chrisfix]

Thanks!

[@BillyBob-vh8sw]

You forgot the aluminium paste or grease! Is the torque wrench calibrated?

[@380stroker]

Step 1. Jack the car up so the tire is off the ground. Step 2. Use a impact wrench to take off the wheel while the tire is off the ground. Step 3. Use impact wrench to put lugs back on so they are only snug. Step 4. Low the car back to the ground and use torque wrench to tighten to spec.

[@dukenukem5768]

I don't have an impact wrench. I don't find any problem using a hand wrench.

[@CrazyForCashews]

I rarely ever post comments on KZbin 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!

[@27228443]

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