How To Handle A Lexus Tire Puncture

If you have ever been stuck in a situation where your tire punctured while you are driving, you will know what a distressing experience it can be. Whether you are preparing yourself so you know what to do in an emergency or you have a Lexus tire puncture to deal with in the garage, we share with you some top tips to handle such a situation in this article.

Be Prepared for the Worst-Case Scenario

You may not have a flat or punctured tire right now, but you will want to prepare yourself for the worst-case scenario. To this purpose, it’s always good to have a spare tire and tool kit on hand. This kit should include a pair of gloves, wheel wedges, a jack, a lug wrench as well as a flashlight. Ideally, you should practice how to change a tire beforehand – when are met with an unexpected tire puncture, this should not be your first time doing the job.

Pre-Empting an Emergency

Sure, you never know when a tire puncture may hit when you are on the road. Sometimes, it can be a case of bad luck. That said, there are a few steps you can take to reduce the chances of being faced with an unexpected tire puncture, which includes:

• Checking your tire pressure regularly, making sure that it matches the requirements for your Lexus
• Rotate your tires between the front and back if possible, allowing them to get an equal amount of wear
• Replace tires when necessary instead of waiting for them to wear down completely

Changing a Flat Tire

Despite your best efforts, you may find yourself faced with a tire puncture at the worst of times. From here, all you can do is change the tire. If you are in the middle of the road, always pull over somewhere safe and away from traffic.

Below are the steps to follow to change a tire:

• Position the wheel wedges in the right place: under the front tires if you are changing a back tire and vice versa.
• Remove the wheel cover from the flat tire and loosen the lug nuts with the help of your wrench.
• Lift the flat tire approximately 6 inches and remove the lug nuts, gently removing it.
• Insert the new tire into place by aligning its rim with the lug bolts.
• Replace the lug nuts and ensure they are tight before lowering your car to the ground. Keep in mind that this new tire should not be supporting your car’s full weight yet.
• Using your wrench, tighten the lug nuts and slowly lower your car fully.
• Check the tire pressure before driving.

Come to Our Service Department at Prestige Lexus

Regardless of whether you are looking to purchase spare tires or looking for someone to change a tire for you, you have come to the right place at our service department at Prestige Lexus. It’s easy to schedule a service online and we will get back to you timely!