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As long as the lug nuts weren't over-tightened or mechanically tightened, yes. If they were over-tightened I don't have the strength usually to loosen them unless I have a cheater bar.

I would just call AAA.

Hah, I'm the same. In theory I could do it. Realistically, I won't.

I'm glad you went to assure them he wasn't a rapist - haha! I got a good laugh out of that.

Nope. =/

@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 And I also provide him with clean clothes to wear!

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.

Yep, and I had to change one on Friday with LO sleeping in the car at a CVS parking lot.

I think I've changed five or six in my life.

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.

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.

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?

@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.

@Arden: I was able to get the tire out of the trunk but it was rather difficult & 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!

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

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

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

@rattles: Exactly! It isn't hard. I'm convinced that all of these bees could do it if they tried.

@rattles: Not knowing how is perfectly understandable, but not wanting to learn is strange to me.

i do! My dad made me learn before I started driving.

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!