{"id":160715,"date":"2023-01-02T10:00:09","date_gmt":"2023-01-02T15:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycarvoice.com\/news\/?p=160715"},"modified":"2024-04-04T16:15:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T20:15:05","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-change-a-tire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycarvoice.com\/news\/how-long-does-it-take-to-change-a-tire\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take to Change a Tire?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Not sure if you should take the time to wait for a tire change or drop your car off? Or maybe your day took a turn for the worse and got a flat tire, and need to break out the spare tire. You might be wondering then, how long does it take to change a tire?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It generally takes a tire shop 15 to 30 minutes to change a tire. If using roadside assistance, expect 30 to 45 minutes. Or, if you’re changing a tire on the side of the road yourself with a spare tire, it may take 30 minutes to an hour.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Truth is, there are a number of factors that can affect how long it takes to change a tire. In fact, changing a tire can take longer than expected for a variety of reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Weather conditions, for instance, is a factor that will affect the process of putting on or taking off the tire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, cold wet weather can cause ice to form between the lug bolt threads, wheel and nut surface. Just the slightest bit of frozen moisture is enough to add extra tightness, making the lug nuts nearly impossible to remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also the efficiency of the process is largely affected by the skill set of the individual changing the tire. If it’s your very first time putting on a spare tire, expect extra time to get familiar with the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, about 10%<\/strong> of motor vehicle accidents involve damage to the tire. In these events, you might find yourself on the roadside replacing a tire yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you are changing a tire yourself, or taking the car to a tire shop, let’s review how much time is needed to change a tire. Let’s jump into this!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Long Does It Take to Change a Tire at a Tire Shop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n