Quick answer: If a tyre goes flat while you are driving, hold the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, do not brake hard, switch on your hazard lights and steer gently to a safe, flat place to stop. Then fit the spare or call for help.
Updated October 2026 by Javed & Co. Tyres, Pindi Bypass, Gujranwala.
What Should I Do the Moment a Tyre Goes Flat?
Stay calm and keep a firm grip on the wheel. Ease off the accelerator and let the car slow naturally. Hard braking or sharp steering can throw the car off line. Switch on the hazard lights as soon as you notice a problem and steer smoothly to a safe stopping place.
Where Should I Park to Change a Tyre?
Choose firm, level ground away from traffic, such as a petrol station, a wide shoulder or a quiet side street. Avoid soft ground, mud and slopes because you need stable ground for the jack. Apply the handbrake and, if you can, block a wheel diagonally opposite the flat with a heavy object. On a busy road at night it is safer to call for help than to change the tyre yourself.
Roadside Tyre Change in 7 Steps
- Park on firm, level ground and apply the handbrake.
- Take out the spare, jack and wheel spanner.
- Loosen the wheel nuts slightly while the wheel is still on the ground.
- Place the jack at the car maker’s marked jack point (check your manual) and lift the car.
- Remove the nuts and the flat wheel, then fit the spare.
- Hand-tighten the nuts in a star pattern and lower the car.
- Fully tighten the nuts in the same star pattern.
Can I Drive Long-Term on a Spare Tyre?
No. A compact space-saver spare is meant for short distances at reduced speed. Get the flat checked as soon as you can. Read tyre puncture: repair or replace to understand your options.
What to Keep in the Boot
- A properly inflated spare. Check it often. See the tyre pressure guide.
- A jack and a wheel spanner that fit your car
- A torch and a reflective triangle or warning sign
- Gloves and a small mat to kneel on
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I brake when a tyre goes flat?
No. Ease off the accelerator and let the car slow down. Brake gently only once the car is stable.
How far can I drive on a flat tyre?
Not at all if you can avoid it. Even a short distance can destroy the tyre and bend the rim.
Is it safe to change a tyre on the roadside?
Only if you are on firm, level ground away from traffic. Otherwise call for help.
What should I do after fitting the spare?
Check its pressure, drive carefully and have the flat tyre inspected by a tyre shop.
Flat Tyre? Bring It In
Once you are safe, bring the damaged tyre to Javed & Co. Tyres, Pindi Bypass, near Total Petrol Pump, Kotli Pir Ahmed Shah, Gujranwala. We will check whether it should be replaced. Open Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 10 PM. WhatsApp 0328-5199900.
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