Ask any Porsche dealer, and they’ll tell you road assistance is your best bet in a flat tire situation. But there might be times when you don’t have access to this service or don’t have time to wait for help. In these situations, you may need to change the tire yourself.
The first thing to do is find a safe place to park your car. It should be a well-lit area that is away from moving traffic. This might mean damaging the deflated tire, but it’s better than risking an accident by stopping on a busy road.
Once you’ve stopped, turn off the engine, turn on the hazard lights, and engage the parking brake before getting out of your vehicle. This will help prevent the car from rolling, making the process safer for you and anyone helping out.
What You’ll Need To Get the Job Done
You’ll need basic tools to change a tire. They include:
- Jack
- Lug wrench/ impact gun
- Key for the locking nut
- Torque wrench
- Jack pad
How To Remove the Tire
Once you have all the necessary tools, start loosening the nuts with a lug wrench or impact gun. But don’t forget to use the key (included in the Porsche tool kit) to loosen the locking nut. After that, use a padded jack to raise the car enough to get the wheel off the ground. Just keep an eye out for any slipping or instability when lifting the vehicle.
Once the car is high enough, remove the nuts with a lug wrench and pull the tire off. You can enlist a friend for assistance if things get out of hand.
Replacing the Tire
You can find the spare tire in your Porsche’s front or rear trunk (or under the floor in some models). However, you may need to inflate the spare tire with an air compressor before using it.
Once the tire is inflated, place it back on the car and tighten the nuts using the lug wrench (or impact gun). Be sure to use a star pattern, starting at the top and going in a circle. Then lower your vehicle back onto the ground and give each nut more turns with a torque wrench. Porsche recommends 160 nm (118 ft-lb) of torque for the wheel nuts. And the same applies to the locking nut.
Take the Flat to a Porsche Dealer for Repairs
Once you’ve completed the job, it’s time to get your flat fixed. Our dealership offers tire repairs and maintenance services. So please take advantage of our expertise and have a professional check out your wheel for any damage. This is how you’ll know when to repair or replace your tire.
There you have it – a complete guide to changing a flat on your Porsche. Just remember to take the flat in for repair or replacement at a reputable tire shop – and that’s where we come in. Contact Porsche Stevens Creek today for help with tire repairs or replacements. We’re always happy to help.
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