How to Mount Two Snow Tires on a Rear Wheel Drive Truck

You can change your tires.

Driving on snow and ice is dangerous without the proper tires. By changing the tires on the rear of your truck to snow tires and doing it yourself, you will save money. Many snow tires include metal studs in the tread, providing traction in icy conditions. Changing the rear tires on your truck will improve safety and handling during winter months.

Things You'll Need

• Hydraulic jack
• Tire wrench

Instructions

Remove the Old Tires

1. Park your truck on a flat level surface. Apply the emergency parking brake.

2. Loosen each lug nut on the rear wheel but do not remove.

3. Place a hydraulic jack under the rear axle. Lift the truck using the jack. Make sure the jack is centered on the axle before lifting.

4. Lift the vehicle until daylight is seen beneath the tire. Remove the lug-nuts on the wheel. Remove the wheel by pulling it off the hub.

Installing Snow Tires

1. Lift the wheel with a snow tire onto the hub. Align the wheel so that the wheel studs come through the rims of the wheel.

2. Install the lug-nuts and tighten them with a tire wrench.

3. Lower the truck back to the ground.

4. Tighten the each lug-nut with a tire wrench

5. Repeat these steps on the opposite side of the truck.

References

• Car Insurance: How to Change a Tire
• Tire Rack: Size Selection of Winter Tires