I got a flat tire after hitting a curb. I don't want to spend a bunch of money to call roadside assistance or a towing company. How do I change my Kia's flat tire?
Step 1: Deploy the emergency brake and park your car on a level area, out of traffic
Step 2: Remove the Kia’s hubcap
Step 3: Loosen the tire nuts
Step 4: Place the jack on the ground and crank the hand to lift the car to the appropriate level
Step 5: Remove the nuts entirely and roll the tire away from you, setting it aside
Step 6: Install the spare tire and tighten the nuts
Step 7: Remove the jack and inspect the nuts to make sure they’re tight
Step 8: Place the hubcap back on
Step 9: Have your tires inspected and filled with air at the nearby gas station
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