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  • Essay / Fixing a Flat Tire - 1482

    Fixing a Flat TireThere aren't many things in life more annoying than a flat tire when you least expect it, but then again, who expects it really a flat tire. Maybe the guy driving around with four bald tires is expecting one, but he probably doesn't want one either. Although I will admit that one day, while on my way to buy new tires, I tried, and successfully, I might add, to "burn" a tire. Luckily for me, even though I was a block away from the tire store, and even more fortunate, the police never caught up with me on the way since I stopped at every red light and stop sign only to “turn on” the rear wheels on takeoff. , sometimes reaching 75 mph on the speedometer before the tires started to grab and I found myself at a mere slow 30 mph. However, most people don't try to lose a tire on purpose. If you're like most people, you want to ride on your tires for as long as possible. But if the unexpected happened on a long, lonely night and the world seemed to want you to just look at the stars on a dark, moonless night in the middle of nowhere, it would behoove you to understand a little operation of your spare wheel. , wherever it is stored, because cell phones do not always work everywhere. At this point, fate might tell you to slow down. Alas, this is usually not the case, so pay attention and have some advice. Above all, when changing a spare wheel, you have to find yourself in the middle of a piece of paper...our bad tire. Sometimes people can't afford a new tire yet or think they can wait a bit. Remember that a spare part is really only intended for short-term use. Don't do what I did and drive from San Francisco to San Diego with a spare just because you're concerned about the discounted fares. This didn't go well. I know there will still be people who just won't change a tire, so for you non-changers, remember to pack a can of Fix-A-Flat or its equivalent. Instructions for Fix-A-Flat are on the box. Basically, stay safe, remember half the battle is being prepared and ready. Happy trails and safe walking.