https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:58:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899837 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:47:10 +0000 doodlepoodle 899837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Heck no! I don't have a wiener! ;-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899830 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 19:44:07 +0000 JessKas 899830@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i do! My dad made me learn before I started driving. </p> <p>It came in handy when I was on my way to get my marriage license (and 7 weeks pregnant...) and got a flat. THAT was an interesting situation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899504 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:52:01 +0000 rattles 899504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Yup and yup. I'm glad my dad taught me and plan to teach DD one day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899499 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:50:10 +0000 Arden 899499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rattles: Not knowing how is perfectly understandable, but not wanting to learn is strange to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899491 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:47:58 +0000 rattles 899491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Totally agreed. And I don't mean it as a slight to those who don't know how, but the slightly feminist side of me loves being self-sufficient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899489 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:46:00 +0000 Arden 899489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rattles: Exactly! It isn't hard. I'm convinced that all of these bees could do it if they tried. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899473 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:41:26 +0000 Dandelion 899473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know how. But, I have AAA. And a husband who can do it better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899466 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:39:24 +0000 rattles 899466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup, it's super easy! Any of you can do it, I promise! Just get a x-shaped lug wrench to keep in your trunk. You can use your body weight to tighten/loosen by standing on it. I've probably changed 10+ tires. Back in college, I got called out to change enough tires for my sorority sisters that I did a member's ed session to teach them how! I'm glad I know how now because DH doesn't ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899386 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 16:02:17 +0000 twinmama 899386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, have AAA. Anytime I've called, they've guaranteed to be there within an hour, and usually much less. DH can change a tire and he's always along if we go anywhere without cell service. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899383 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:58:38 +0000 beachbee 899383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I am very proud that I can, and have, changed my own tire. My dad made sure I knew all the necessities growing up :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899381 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:58:30 +0000 doxielove 899381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No :-\ My new Elantra didn't even come standard with a spare, anyways (what???) so I'll have to call roadside assistance regardless! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899321 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:43:55 +0000 Mrsbells 899321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In theory yes. But I have never actually had to do it myself and I would just call for road side assistance, but if they were delayed for some reason I would attempt it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899307 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:40:03 +0000 Foodnerd81 899307@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know how to call AAA and that's it. My dad keeps all of his grown children on his AAA membership to make sure we are all always safe in situations like that, even if we decide to be too cheap to pay for it on our own. Thanks, pop! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899306 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:39:28 +0000 runsyellowlites 899306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: I was able to get the tire out of the trunk but it was rather difficult &amp; huge like! lol I don't think I could hold it straight. Idk.. I'm sure if I *had* too I could but it would definitely take some determination. I could do a regular "dounut" spare no problem though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899299 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:36:33 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 899299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know how, but I've never had to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899298 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:36:23 +0000 Arden 899298@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runsyellowlites: Really? I'm a total weakling and I can do it. I'm being totally serious, I have the weakest arms ever. My dad calls me noodle arms. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899286 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:33:49 +0000 runsyellowlites 899286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: Same as you! In theory I know "how" to do it... I've never had to though &amp; honestly don't think I could lift my tire high enough to get it on (I've always had full sized spares). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899284 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:32:55 +0000 JennyLayneAZ 899284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, my dad taught me how to when I was a teenager. Then, the first flat tire I got after that he met me at the gas station and coached me through changing it. I've since changed my tire again when I came out to go to work and DH (DF at the time) was already gone for the day.</p> <p>I think it's smart to know how. Sure I could've called AAA (which I have as well) or called and waited for someone to do it for me, but its not difficult and why should I waste someone elses time? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899254 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:26:32 +0000 Adira 899254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, and I have no interest in learning how to do it. I'll just call someone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899245 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:24:13 +0000 Arden 899245@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, and I had to change one on Friday with LO sleeping in the car at a CVS parking lot.</p> <p>I think I've changed five or six in my life.</p> <p>I can't believe how many bees don't know how! What if you are out of cell service range or something? I'd much rather change one myself than wait for ages for someone to come do it for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899222 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:19:02 +0000 Modern Daisy 899222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, but I have a AAA membership and had to use it recently and just this weekend we got another flat but thankfully one of DH's friends was with us and helped us change it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899188 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:13:56 +0000 Alivoo01 899188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, but can't. I have 18" wheels on my car (I drive a sequoia) so the wheel itself is way too darn heavy for me to pick up, hold in place mid-air while trying to put in the lug nuts. I've tried. No dice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899140 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:05:40 +0000 jmarionsmith 899140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i know how it is done but there is no way i would attempt it. even if i somehow got the spare on i would not trust my abilities to drive with it on, especially with lo!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899120 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:00:24 +0000 MamaMoose 899120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: I once told my husband "that light that looks like an exclamation point is on in my car... is it still safe to drive?". He said yes and then tried to explain to me what it meant and how he would fix it. I quickly stopped him and informed him that my participation in this issue stopped when I told him the light was on :wink: And I also provide him with clean clothes to wear! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899087 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:47:18 +0000 swurlygurl 899087@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FutureMrsMcK: I get it - it's a smart idea. They were probably glad to be reassured. You can never be too careful lately, unfortunately :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899084 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:46:53 +0000 Sweet T 899084@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. =/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899081 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:46:26 +0000 swurlygurl 899081@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MamaMoose: That's our agreement too! I want nothing to do with car maintenance - I don't even want to have to remind him to change the oil! My offering in return is to make sure he always has clean clothes </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899080 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:46:20 +0000 lovehoneybee 899080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: I mean DH isn't a threatening-looking guy or anything, but it was 2AM on the interstate over an hour outside of the city and they were a car full of girls... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899075 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:45:36 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 899075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, I call road side assistance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-know-how-to-change-a-tire#post-899073 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:45:10 +0000 swurlygurl 899073@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hah, I'm the same. In theory I could do it. Realistically, I won't.</p> <p>I'm glad you went to assure them he wasn't a rapist - haha! I got a good laugh out of that. </p>