Hey there, fellow truckers! We all know the drill when it comes to changing a truck tyre – you grab your wheel spanner, a beefy strong bar, and maybe even a pipe for that extra oomph.
It’s grunt work, plain and simple.
But what if I told you there’s a smarter, unconventional way to get that tyre removed without breaking a sweat? And, it doesn’t require anything more than the conventional tools we have always used.
Buckle up, because I’ve got a trick for you!
So, you’ve got your gear – the spanner, the bar, and the pipe.
You’re all set to dive into the tyre-changing struggle, but then it hits you: “There’s gotta be a better way!” Well, one savvy driver out there found it.
Now, instead of going all Hulk and twisting that bar with all your might, here’s what you do.
Set everything up just like you normally would for a good old manual tyre change.
Secure your truck, make sure you’re safe – safety first, always.
But here’s where the magic happens.
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So, instead of putting in all that muscle, throw that bad boy in number one gear and let the wheel do the hard work for you. Yes, you heard me right!
As the wheel starts turning forward, guess what? With the spanner on, the nuts turn in the opposite direction thereby unscrewing.
It’s like an unscrewing party for those nuts! One by one, they loosen up, and you barely have to lift a finger.
It’s like the truck is saying, “Don’t worry, I got this.”
Now, I ain’t saying this trick will turn you into a tyre-changing superhero, but it sure beats the old-school way.
Plus, it’s a lifesaver on those long distance trips when time and energy are precious commodities.
The only downside is that this trick only works on the drive axle.
So, if you’ve got a flat on one of those other axles, you’ll still need to break out the muscle and use the conventional method.
But hey, when it does work, it’s like having a secret weapon in your tyre-changing arsenal.
So there you have it, fellow truckers – a smart, unconventional way to make that tyre swap a breeze.
Remember, stay safe out there on the roads, and when you’re facing that drive axle flat, just throw it in gear number one and let the wheel do the talking. Happy trucking!
