How to Install Your EZ Spare Wheel | Step-by-Step Guide with Safety Tips

Follow our easy EZ Spare Wheel installation guide with safety tips, tools list, and visuals for a quick and secure setup. Learn everything you need in minutes!

Quick Start
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Included with your purchase
Standard Kit: Spare Wheel & Tire, lug nuts or bolts, torx key.For Lucid Models: Spare Wheel/Tire only.
Optional Accessories
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Park in a safe location
Slowly steer the vehicle off of the road and park in a safe area. This area needs to be wide enough for you to move around the vehicle without putting yourself in danger of being hit by other drivers.
Turn on your hazard lights
Ensure your emergency flashers are on so that other drivers are aware to take caution when driving past you as you change your flat tire.
Apply the parking brake
Take the foot off of the accelerator and apply your parking brake. This step will keep your car from rolling while you are busy changing out your tire. Be sure to disengage this once you’ve completed all steps.

Tools You’ll Need:

Car jack, Lug wrench, Spare tire/wheel and vehicle owner’s manual (for specific instructions and torque specifications)

Before You Start:

Ensure your vehicle is parked on a flat, stable surface away from traffic.
Engage the parking brake and place wheel chocks around the opposite tire to prevent the vehicle from rolling.

A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare for Tire Change

Locate your spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
Remove any hubcap or wheel cover if necessary to expose the lug nuts/bolts.
If your vehicle has a hubcap covering the lug nuts, you’ll need to remove it (if your lug nuts are exposed, you can skip ahead to this step) Car jacks usually have a built-in lug wrench. Remove the lug wrench from the jack and use it to loosen the hub cap on the tire that is damaged. Once the hub cap is removed, place it to the side.
Note: If there is anything covering the bolt head such as mud or snow, use an abrasive brush to remove it before using any other tool.

Step 2: Loosen the Lug Nuts/Bolts

After the hubcap is removed and before you use the jack to lift the wheel off of the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the wheel with the flat tire. The lug nuts will be located just below the hub cap, and they are usually either hexagonal or round. Place the lug wrench onto each nut and apply pressure to the handle in a counterclockwise fashion. Only loosen the nuts about ¼ to ½ of a turn, do not remove them completely. If you have trouble loosening a lug nut, use your foot or knee to gain leverage on the handle of the lug wrench.
Using the lug wrench, turn the lug nuts counterclockwise just enough to break their resistance. Do not remove them completely yet.
Tip: Loosen the nuts/bolts in a star pattern if there are five, which helps distribute the force evenly and prevents the wheel from warping.

Step 3: Lift the Vehicle

Place the jack under the vehicle at the designated lift point (refer to your owner’s manual to find this spot).
Raise the jack until it supports but does not lift the car. Ensure it is securely positioned.
Continue to raise the jack until the tire is completely off the ground.

Step 4: Remove the Flat Tire

Remove the lug nuts/bolts completely and keep them in a secure place where they won’t roll away.
Gently pull the flat tire off the hub and set it aside.

Step 5: Mount the Spare Tire

Align the spare wheel with the wheel hub.
Many factory lug nuts or bolts fit the EZ Spare correctly and are fine to use. If the factory bolts or nuts do not fit correctly, use the ones that came with your spare wheel to secure the spare to the vehicle’s wheel hub.
Hand tighten the lug nuts or bolts in a star pattern for even distribution. We include a hex torx key with the bolts or nuts to make this process easier.

Step 6: Lower the Vehicle and Secure the Wheel

Lower the vehicle so that the spare tire touches the ground, but the full weight of the vehicle isn’t on it yet.
Use the torque wrench and torx key to tighten the lug nuts or bolts to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended torque specification, found in the owner’s manual or online.
Lower the vehicle completely and remove the jack.
Give the lug nuts/bolts one final tighten to the torque specified in your vehicle’s manual.

After Tire Change: It is advisable to drive straight to a mechanic or tire repair shop to have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Remember, spare tires are typically designed for temporary use and should not be driven on long-term or at high speeds.

Safety Reminder: Never attempt to change a tire on the side of a busy road. Always try to move to a safe location or call for roadside assistance if it’s unsafe to change the tire yourself.

Need Help? We’re Here for You!

Choosing the right spare for your vehicle can be tricky, but we’re here to make it easy. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is ready to assist you. Simply send us an email or give us a call at 1 (800) 941-9302. We’re happy to help you find the perfect solution!

Thank you for choosing the EZ Spare Wheel.

We hope it enhances your readiness for flat tire situations, ensuring you can get back on the road quickly and safely.