Just hit a pot hole and the wall of my tire is fucked. Popped the trunk to replace it but I forgot the scisor jack that came with my car doesn’t work. Long story short, I had family who lived near by pick up my floor jack and ratchet kit. Now I am looking into tire replacement, but also how I can just solve this on my own the next time.
Are bottle jacks good for emergency tire replacement, or should I just look for a scisor jack? I feel like bottles are easier, but theres always a few people saying they are junk when I look into them. I have a tire iron but had them grab my ratchet set just in case since it was next to the jack.
I just feel like a dumbass now and want to make sure I’m not a dumbass in the future
You may consider keeping a 12"x12" square of 3/4 plywood or something with your kit to create a somewhat sturdy footing for any jack you choose. Can also come in handy if stuck in snow or mud
If you keep a few around, check them over periodically and before use in case they start rotting from moisture in the environment. Don’t want to find a soft spot when it gives way under the weight of a vehicle.
Its a footing not a table. The weight is still on the earth underneath. How moist is ur emergency roadside kit that its got rotting plywood?
That’s why I recommend a 12x12x1 block of stainless steel.
This is a good one! I have a piece of virgin wheel tread used to re-tread heavy duty truck tires. Afraid of losing it, it’s quite the treasure :D
Good one! New trick to me.