

The manufacturer’s suggestions may differ from the instructions below. If anyone understands how to swap out a flat, it’s him.īefore reading any further, we suggest consulting your car’s owner’s manual for exact instructions on how to change a flat tire on your car. Hines is North America’s only factory-certified McLaren F1 technician, which means his day job is working on $20 million exotics. Road & Track spoke with Kevin Hines, senior technician at McLaren Philadelphia, to learn the correct way to change a flat tire on the side of the road quickly and safely. But if you have a spare tire onboard, chances are you can get back on the road within an hour, provided you know what you’re doing. If you’re not prepared it can derail your entire day, and even put you in danger. Getting a flat tire while on the road is never convenient.
