Things You'll Need:
- Vehicle
- Four snow tires
- Tire gauge
- Car jack
- Lug wrench
- Lug nuts
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Step 1
Purchase four matching snow tires for your vehicle, contrary to the old myth that vehicles only need snow tires on the two drive wheels.
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Step 2
Check your car's manual or consult with the automobile dealership before installing your snow tires to be sure they are the proper size for your vehicle.
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Step 3
Park your vehicle in a safe location where it cannot roll. If necessary, place an object, such as a brick, in front and behind the tires to keep them stationary.
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Step 4
Locate your car's jack and lug wrench and remove the hubcaps Before jacking up your car, turn the lug wrench in a counter clockwise motion to disengage the lug nuts. This keeps the tires from spinning.
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Step 5
Follow owners manual directions on using your jack, if it's your first time to change a tire. Place the jack in the proper location under your car.
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Step 6
Hoist up your car and slip the tire off. Mount your snow tire and align it with the threaded shafts for a safe connection. Secure the lug nuts and bring your vehicle down to level ground. Put the hubcap back on. Repeat the procedure for each snow tire.
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Step 7
Inflate your tires to their proper air pressure. A tire pressure gauge will indicate if they are inflated correctly. Too much or too little pressure will compromise your tire's gripping action.
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Step 8
Verify that your tires' valve caps have been put back on. Failure to do so may result in moisture freezing inside the valve and air getting out.
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Step 9
Consider bringing your vehicle to a local garage or car dealership to have your snow tires balanced and your car's alignment checked before driving it in winter weather.
