How to Change a Tire on a Metris Van

When you’re en route to a job in Irvine, the last thing you want is to be delayed by a flat tire. Unfortunately, it happens to most drivers at some point, but you don’t have to be unprepared if you find yourself at the side of the road in Costa Mesa. Read below with the service team at Fletcher Jones Van Center to learn how to install your Mercedes-Benz Metris spare tire, and don’t forget to book a service appointment if you need to replace your spare with a full-size tire.

Mercedes-Benz Metris Tire Removal 

First, you need the proper Mercedes-Benz Metris spare tire tools: a jack, lug wrench, spare tire or new tire(s), wheel wedges, and your owner’s manual. Once you have everything at the ready, proceeding to remove your flat tire and install the Mercedes-Benz Metris spare tire is simple!

1. If you get a flat on a busy road in Huntington Beach, move as far away from the road as you can to protect yourself and provide more room for the tire change. Remember to turn on your hazard lights so you’re visible to passing drivers.
2. Engage the parking brake and place wheel wedges under the other tires.
3. Remove the wheel cover or hubcap from the flat tire, then loosen the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
4. Use the jack to raise your vehicle and remove the lug nuts completely — place them somewhere where they won’t get lost.
5. Remove the flat tire and mount the Mercedes-Benz Metris spare tire.
6. Tighten the lug nuts, then lower your vehicle back to the ground. Remove the wheel wedges from the other tires. 

How Often to Replace Tires

The overall quality of your tires and how often you rotate them will affect how long they last. If you regularly rotate your tires and take good care of them, you should manage to make them last as long as the tire manufacturer promised. In-between tire rotations, you should perform a frequent visual inspection of your tires to keep an eye on the treads. If you see an unusual treadwear pattern or rapidly deteriorating treads, there could be an issue with your wheels or alignment. 

Mercedes-Benz Metris Spare Tire Removal: How Far Can It Go?

How long can you drive around Laguna Beach on your spare tire? You should schedule Mercedes-Benz Metris spare tire removal as soon as possible to replace the spare tire with a new full-size tire. Spare tires are only designed to support about 50 miles of driving, or enough to help you go about your day and get to a tire center safely after experiencing a flat tire. 

Replace Your Metris Tires at Fletcher Jones Van Center

Need a new full-size tire to replace your Metris spare tire or a full set of new tires? Fletcher Jones Van Center is your destination for proven service and competitive prices near Orange County. Explore our revolving service offers for convenient tire rebates, and contact us if you have any questions.