Tyre changing equipment to keep in your car

If your vehicle suffers a puncture whilst driving we would advise that you stop as soon as it is safe to do so, before calling a professional roadside service provider. Only attempt to change or repair a tyre if you can do so without putting yourself and others at risk. In the event of a puncture please ensure you follow the Rules of the Road and always make sure you have the correct equipment for the job.

It’s a good idea to keep tyre changing equipment and/or a tyre sealant kit in your car. Both could provide valuable assistance in helping you get to your nearest Uniroyal retailer. We suggest you should consider the following:

1. A securely fastened spare wheel. Many newer cars no longer come with spare wheels so ensure you have a tyre sealant kit.

2. A jack

3. A wheel wrench with extension bar

4. A locking wheel-nut adapter (if appropriate)

5. A tyre sealant kit

6. Your vehicle’s handbook

Check what you’ve already got

If you’ve bought your car second hand, it’s important that you check that all the tools provided by the manufacturer, including tyre changing equipment, are still in place. Don’t just assume they’re there. You’ll find a full list in your handbook.

If your car has a spare wheel, you should have been given a jack, a wheel wrench with extension bar and, if appropriate, a locking wheel-nut adapter.

Of course, many cars don’t have a spare wheel so, if that’s the case, check that you have a complete tyre sealant kit with spare CO₂ canisters (or a pump) and sufficient glue. These are an alternative to the tyre changing equipment provided with spare tyres.

Your vehicle handbook should always stay in the car and is one of the most useful pieces of equipment you’ll need. Each make and model of car has its own peculiarities and your handbook will tell you specific details as well as what to do if you need a roadside repair.

Additional items to consider

Other useful things to keep in your car:

Details of your roadside repair provider plus your account details
A wheel chock (to stop your car rolling when it’s jacked up)
A tyre pressure gauge
Scissors to remove cable ties from your wheel trims
A reflective jacket or Hi Vis vest
An emergency triangle
A torch
A pair of gloves
An old towel or cushion to kneel on
A first-aid kit – in case you hurt yourself changing the wheel

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