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babymakes3
Almost there!
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
My dad made sure we could change a flat as soon as we got our driver's permit.
I haven't done it in a long time, but I'm sure I could look at it and figure it out.
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KPtoys
I'm getting old
Member since 5/05 8688 total posts
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Karen
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
I can but I have roadside assistance. If they can come to me I let them but I know how to do it if needed.
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| Posted 10/29/08 10:49 AM |
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lululu
LIF Adult
Member since 7/05 9511 total posts
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
never got a flat while alone in the car but i wouldn't have the first idea how to change one. i would call roadside assistance, then my husband just to complain.
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| Posted 10/29/08 11:09 AM |
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Gertyrae
Peace out Homies!
Member since 5/05 20046 total posts
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Gerty ®
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
I can and have numerous times.
Just a few weeks ago I had a blowout on 107, pulled over, changed the tire and went to have it replaced that afternoon.
It only takes about 10-15 minutes so it's well worth it to know how.
Then again, I can change my own oil, replace brake pads and change all the filters.
I stay away from the heavy stuff.
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| Posted 10/29/08 11:58 AM |
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Gertyrae
Peace out Homies!
Member since 5/05 20046 total posts
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Gerty ®
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
Posted by KateDevine
I can. My dad made sure I could do it before I got my license.
Posted by Beth1210
mostly to vent- my car only has a dounut and the tires are $250 a piece
Beth-don't you have an SUV? I was told when I got my first Jeep that SUVs HAD to have a full sized spare and not a donut!
I've always gotten full-size spares with my cars. It's a must.
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:00 PM |
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis
Member since 8/06 11613 total posts
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L-Diddy EDD 11/11/11 :)
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
Theoretically I can, but I've never tried it.
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:00 PM |
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isabelle2137
LIF Adult
Member since 12/06 1076 total posts
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
Right after I got my permit, Dad made me learn how to pump gas and change a flat.
I haven't had to change one yet, but I'm confident that I could if necessary.
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:01 PM |
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PaddysGirl
Little princess is here!
Member since 4/07 5923 total posts
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Crystal
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
I call roadside assistance but I will call my BF or parents. Just so they know what is going on.
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:07 PM |
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joenick
Us
Member since 6/06 9370 total posts
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Valerie...aka...Do Me A Favor?
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
I have no clue.
I'd call AAA.
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:20 PM |
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MetsGirl07
LIF O2 Vendor
Member since 12/07 16202 total posts
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Deanna
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
Posted by joenick
I have no clue.
I'd call AAA.
me too 
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:25 PM |
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ruby
you rang?
Member since 6/08 5573 total posts
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
I'm embarrassed to say I have no idea how. And we don't have AAA either, I guess I'd just call whoever is around to come help me.
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:28 PM |
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Superkat
More a stranger than a friend
Member since 5/06 9730 total posts
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K
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
Change a tire, change my oil, change my shocks, replace belts, replace hoses. I am a self sufficient type of girl who also has a husband who is very good at taking care of cars. 
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:29 PM |
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MrsRJP
Happy Spring!!!
Member since 12/07 2151 total posts
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Rena Marie
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
We have roadside on both cars. i know how to change but due to an injury i have I can't lift the tire so I call DH or roadside.
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:30 PM |
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Mere09
So Dam* Lucky
Member since 10/08 6368 total posts
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
I can't.
I have AAA.
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:31 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
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Beth
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
Posted by Gertyrae
Posted by KateDevine
I can. My dad made sure I could do it before I got my license.
Posted by Beth1210
mostly to vent- my car only has a dounut and the tires are $250 a piece
Beth-don't you have an SUV? I was told when I got my first Jeep that SUVs HAD to have a full sized spare and not a donut!
I've always gotten full-size spares with my cars. It's a must.
yes I have an SUV with a dounut- I was SHOCKED when I got a flat and opened the back and saw it- it wasn't something I thought to ask- but will in the future
I have run flats- but I have managed to pop 2 tires regardless
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:41 PM |
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neener1211
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Member since 4/07 22952 total posts
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
I can, my dad taught me how after I got a flat. I haven't had to do it by mysellf yet, but if I had to, I could.
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:41 PM |
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Emily
Kasey & Me! Lurves it!
Member since 7/06 8703 total posts
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STBHC
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
In Ohio, you had to be able to change a flat tire to pass driver's ed. It took my dad 3 hours to teach me how to do it because I could not lift the tire.  Even though I could if I had to, I am a big fan of AAA!
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:46 PM |
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lucyloo
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Member since 1/06 9758 total posts
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
Yes but now I think I would be too scared that I would get hit by a car or something.
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:48 PM |
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CunningOne
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
I have AAA and OnStar. BUT, I can change my tire if I needed to. My dad made me learn how to before I was allowed to drive. I did change a tire once, with the help of some friends.
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:50 PM |
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Blissful
Ultimate Expression of LOVE
Member since 6/08 4985 total posts
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Maria
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
My father would not let me drive alone until I was able to change a flat tire bymyself at night with little lights in under 3 minutes!
I HATED him for it then but now..... I can do it!
My DH actually makes me do it once a year on the car to "refresh"
He recently made me try again because I am PG and wanted to see if I can do it.
I think its important that everyone know how to change a flat and jump start a car!
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| Posted 10/29/08 12:52 PM |
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IrishLasss334
I'll be there soon!
Member since 1/08 6549 total posts
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Patty
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
I can and I have. But if DH is around, it's his job.
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| Posted 10/29/08 1:10 PM |
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jerseypanda
Life is good.
Member since 1/07 9164 total posts
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Amanda
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
When I first got my driver's license, my dad would not let me drive his cars until I learned how to change a flat tire. He actually made me change a tire on his car out on the driveway!
So, yes, I can change a flat and have changed 3 of my own since then!
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| Posted 10/29/08 1:17 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
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Beth
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
Posted by Blissful
My father would not let me drive alone until I was able to change a flat tire bymyself at night with little lights in under 3 minutes!
I HATED him for it then but now..... I can do it!
My DH actually makes me do it once a year on the car to "refresh"
He recently made me try again because I am PG and wanted to see if I can do it.
I think its important that everyone know how to change a flat and jump start a car!
I really wouldn't feel comfortable doing it myself- I don't care if that makes me sound whimpy or girly
I have a full size SUV
with huge tires - and I am pretty small
I have tele-aid for this reason (like on-star)
I have never waited more the 20 minutes for the guy to come
I once got a flat on a road with no shoulder in Queens by the 59th Street bridge- I don't think I could have changed safely it even if I knew how
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| Posted 10/29/08 1:18 PM |
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Blissful
Ultimate Expression of LOVE
Member since 6/08 4985 total posts
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Maria
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
Posted by Beth1210
Posted by Blissful
My father would not let me drive alone until I was able to change a flat tire bymyself at night with little lights in under 3 minutes!
I HATED him for it then but now..... I can do it!
My DH actually makes me do it once a year on the car to "refresh"
He recently made me try again because I am PG and wanted to see if I can do it.
I think its important that everyone know how to change a flat and jump start a car!
I really wouldn't feel comfortable doing it myself- I don't care if that makes me sound whimpy or girly
I have a full size SUV
with huge tires - and I am pretty small
I have tele-aid for this reason (like on-star)
I have never waited more the 20 minutes for the guy to come
I once got a flat on a road with no shoulder in Queens by the 59th Street bridge- I don't think I could have changed safely it even if I knew how
I have a full size SUV and I'm 6 months pregnant and I can do it. If you feel comfortable just waiting for someone thats great. Me, personally, i'm pretty independent and don't want to have to rely on ANYONE..... I worked as a paramedic and all the Cops I worked with always said that a woman in a car on a road at night with a disable vehicle is an "incident" waiting to happen. Most of them make sure their wives can do somethign as simple as changing a tires themselves.
I've called AAA in the past for other issues and it has taken HOURS for them to come. Thankfully I was with DH at the time or I would have FREAKED
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| Posted 10/29/08 1:25 PM |
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Beth
The Key to your new home....
Member since 2/06 24849 total posts
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Beth
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Re: spin off- who can actually change a flat tire?
that's great you can do it- I would rather lock myself in my car and wait for the guy to come
I just feel like I wouldn't be able to tighten the lug nuts enough
and I wouldn't feel safe driving the car after that
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| Posted 10/29/08 1:32 PM |
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