“Cool, I’ll change it–wait, who the hell took out the spare tire and put in a round piece of styrofoam with an air compressor and a can of fix a flat?”
@lwheatcraft just my experience, when I last bought a new car in 2011. If it’s not rampant then maybe I’ve regained a little faith in humanity tonight.
More like, FUCK! than Cool, but I’ll change it none-the-less.
Both of my daughters had to change a tire by themselves before they were allowed to schedule their road tests. While I doubt either of them would actually have to change one now, it is always good to know that a thing/task/etc. isn’t all that hard to do.
@rtjhnstn Some people say you should avoid this stuff as it can ruin your tire pressure sensors. If you use it, be sure to tell the mechanic who fixes your tire that you used it, as some are reported to be explosive if the tire is dismounted the “wrong” way. And they do not fix holes in the sidewall.
My car actually came with no spare tire. Disconcerting. Also, they pave the roads around here with dry-wall screws. I do know how to plug/patch a tire. If one goes flat-flat, I’ll have to call somebody.
Last time I had a flat I had to call AAA. Not to change the flat, but to get one of the lug nuts off. The little wrench that came with my car didn’t provide much leverage, and that thing had welded itself to the bolt somehow. Being a collection of inconsequential mass, I tried kicking, even jumping on it. f=ma.
(The AAA guy also had trouble before getting out a big square metal tube, practically the size of a railroad tie, at least as I remember it, which was validating.)
I know how to change a flat, but I usually am unable to remove at least one of the lug nuts. The last flat was a broken valve stem when filling the tire with air. I called two big burly guys who also had trouble removing the nut.
I CAN change my flat. I HAVE changed more flats that I’d like to discuss since I worked on racecars. I’d rather not change my flat so I’ll probably let the roadside people do it for me.
Worst I’ve seen in a while was when my dad came in and announced he had a flat in the driveway. No sir. You have 3 flats. How TF?
I can change a flat tire. Luckily it’s not something I’ve had to deal with often. The last time I got a flat, someone I knew happened to be driving the same road and pulled up behind me within a couple of minutes. I had barely gotten off the phone with my job letting them know I’d be late. He changed it way faster than I would of been able to.
Probably looked like the stereotypical “fucking woman doesn’t know how to change a flat.” I do though, I swear.
No, I’ve got a house.
@awk Real Estate humor! That’s a rare delight.
Cool, I’ll call AAA.
I almost always will change them myself rather than wait for AAA. I’ve changed many. Now, though, a lot of cars do not have spares.
I’ll change it myself, but I’ll be grumbling the entire time.
@nogoodwithnames Agreed. I will change it myself, but I can say with 100% certainty that the first word out of my mouth will not be “Cool”
I think this poll is a repeat.
@katbyter did you already change the flat?
“Cool, I’ll change it–wait, who the hell took out the spare tire and put in a round piece of styrofoam with an air compressor and a can of fix a flat?”
– new car buyers since 2011 or so
@djslack fewer than 33% of cars in model year 2017 came without spares, so I believe you’re engaging in a bit of hyperbole.
Source: https://auto.howstuffworks.com/why-many-new-cars-dont-come-with-spare-tire.htm
@lwheatcraft just my experience, when I last bought a new car in 2011. If it’s not rampant then maybe I’ve regained a little faith in humanity tonight.
@djslack @lwheatcraft I don’t know the percentage, but I think they should ALL come with a spare. I know I am old-fashioned.
@andyw @djslack @lwheatcraft
Just don’t get your hopes up for a full-size spare.
@djslack @lwheatcraft @mike808 Oh, those hopes were dashed on the rocks of automotive reality years ago!
@mike808 there’s nothing like the not-a-spare to make one appreciate the maypop for the blessing it is.
More like, FUCK! than Cool, but I’ll change it none-the-less.
Both of my daughters had to change a tire by themselves before they were allowed to schedule their road tests. While I doubt either of them would actually have to change one now, it is always good to know that a thing/task/etc. isn’t all that hard to do.
@baqui63 you are a wise parent.
@zinimusprime In some ways. In others, I truly sucked and wish I could go back and change things.
@baqui63 I know the feeling all too well!
I get flats quite often! Fortunately, I am well versed in fixing them.
@rtjhnstn Some people say you should avoid this stuff as it can ruin your tire pressure sensors. If you use it, be sure to tell the mechanic who fixes your tire that you used it, as some are reported to be explosive if the tire is dismounted the “wrong” way. And they do not fix holes in the sidewall.
Well, how 'bout that
Well babies, don’t you panic
By the light of the night, it’ll all seem alright
I’ll get you a Satanic mechanic
@Tin_Foil ( crowd ) S and M!!
Keep driving. (Run flat tires).
@DVDBZN They do not feel right and don’t handle well, in my limited experience.
My car actually came with no spare tire. Disconcerting. Also, they pave the roads around here with dry-wall screws. I do know how to plug/patch a tire. If one goes flat-flat, I’ll have to call somebody.
Last time I had a flat I had to call AAA. Not to change the flat, but to get one of the lug nuts off. The little wrench that came with my car didn’t provide much leverage, and that thing had welded itself to the bolt somehow. Being a collection of inconsequential mass, I tried kicking, even jumping on it. f=ma.
(The AAA guy also had trouble before getting out a big square metal tube, practically the size of a railroad tie, at least as I remember it, which was validating.)
The jack my car came with sucks. I’d change it if I had a normal floor jack.
@kittykat9180 You want to carry a floor jack around in your car?
AAA all the way.
If I get a flat I’m calling an ambulance. If my vehicle gets one, I’ll push that Starlink button thingie and have the Subie people deal with it.
I know how to change a flat, but I usually am unable to remove at least one of the lug nuts. The last flat was a broken valve stem when filling the tire with air. I called two big burly guys who also had trouble removing the nut.
I CAN change my flat. I HAVE changed more flats that I’d like to discuss since I worked on racecars. I’d rather not change my flat so I’ll probably let the roadside people do it for me.
Worst I’ve seen in a while was when my dad came in and announced he had a flat in the driveway. No sir. You have 3 flats. How TF?
I can change a flat tire. Luckily it’s not something I’ve had to deal with often. The last time I got a flat, someone I knew happened to be driving the same road and pulled up behind me within a couple of minutes. I had barely gotten off the phone with my job letting them know I’d be late. He changed it way faster than I would of been able to.
Probably looked like the stereotypical “fucking woman doesn’t know how to change a flat.” I do though, I swear.
I’ll give it a shot, realize my spare is flat and/or non-existent and I’ll call the roadside assistance I already pay for.
Likely would hang my head for a few seconds, say “Son of a bitch”, then put on my big girl panties and deal with it!
/giphy son of a bitch
I keep a 4-way in the trunk.
@mike808 that sounds dirty!
/giphy four way
@tinamarie1974
@mike808 I knew it!