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Easy Does It: How to Change a Flat Tire
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We’re always looking for a reason to hang out with hunks. Especially if it requires flexing, moaning, and pushing.
So it only made sense to find a muscley beefcake to teach us how to change a busted tire for our next Easy Does It how-to video.
Don’t be intimidated by the task at hand: Fixing a flat is actually really easy — and totally beats waiting for AAA or flagging down a sketchy truck driver. Plus, we figure self-sufficiency (especially if you’re in BFE) is always a good policy.
Now it’s time for a little pump and grind.
To submit questions you’d like us to answer in our next Easy Does It video, e-mail easydoesit@dailycandy.com. Feel free to ask us anything (anything!).
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Posted by ParkingValidated on Nov 17, 2009 8:08:22 PM
Changing a tire is not difficult once you become comfortable with the process. You must do a practice run at home before even thinking of changing a tire on the road. It is better to know before getting caught with a flat if the best tool for you to use is a jack or a telephone.
Posted by TimTheIntern on Nov 16, 2009 1:30:36 PM
Lulu's right and you should put the wedge under the opposite tire. (If your kit doesn't come with a wedge, you can stick a rock or water bottle to stop the car from sliding.)
Posted by lulu8000 on Nov 16, 2009 12:28:44 PM
You forgot to enable the emergency brake before you jacked up the car! We learned that lesson the hard way when the car rolled back and the jack fell over, dropping the car onto the rim and nearly crushing my hunk. Yikes!
Posted by rodtax on Nov 16, 2009 11:30:17 AM
Enjoyed Mark, but pretty unlikely to have a real jack like that on the side of the road.
Posted by TheyCallMeBenna on Nov 16, 2009 10:42:46 AM
too bad I don't have a car -- but I'd really like change a tire with Mark
Posted by MarBear on Nov 20, 2009 11:40:35 AM
Hahaha!! That is the best, easiest and yummiest educational video ever!! Love the company car btw;) *wink*