jaydoc
Member
Hi all
I had a flat tire half a mile from home when i was driving in my 2014 Leaf SV to attend to an emergency at work. Since i could not spare the time to seal the tire tear, I drove back home on the flat tire and drove to work in my Prius.
Needless to say, the tire is ruined and needs to be replaced. I was considering my options and need some help. I have only owned cars for about 2 years now, so please excuse me if my questions are at novice level!
1. Since the car is in my garage now, can I remove the wheel that the damaged tire is on and carry it to a workshop to have a new tire fitted on to it? I already have a new spare tire from the previous owner. I have a hydraulic jack, stands and can take the wheel off myself.
2. If so what torque wrench pressure setting do I need to put the wheel back on?
3. What about TPMS? The manual says that it can get damaged when the tire is taken off the rim. Does that mean only an authorized dealer will know how to remove it and put the new tire back on?
4. Is there any other simpler and cheaper way to do this?
Thanks
Jay
I had a flat tire half a mile from home when i was driving in my 2014 Leaf SV to attend to an emergency at work. Since i could not spare the time to seal the tire tear, I drove back home on the flat tire and drove to work in my Prius.
Needless to say, the tire is ruined and needs to be replaced. I was considering my options and need some help. I have only owned cars for about 2 years now, so please excuse me if my questions are at novice level!
1. Since the car is in my garage now, can I remove the wheel that the damaged tire is on and carry it to a workshop to have a new tire fitted on to it? I already have a new spare tire from the previous owner. I have a hydraulic jack, stands and can take the wheel off myself.
2. If so what torque wrench pressure setting do I need to put the wheel back on?
3. What about TPMS? The manual says that it can get damaged when the tire is taken off the rim. Does that mean only an authorized dealer will know how to remove it and put the new tire back on?
4. Is there any other simpler and cheaper way to do this?
Thanks
Jay