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by Scifisuz on June 3rd, 2009
I get back in my car and call Triple A.
by weatherman taking week or so off on June 3rd, 2009
If it's flat in my driveway, take the other vehicle. If it's on the road, change it in the rain.
by Ditto on June 3rd, 2009
I'd probably just change it in the rain. It's just water.
by bk12321 on August 16th, 2009
change it. you can get a flat tire fixed for free or around $5 most of the time. if you ruin the tire by driving on it, thats a wholeee new tire (and wheel)
by ISK8BMORE on July 26th, 2009
On a flat tire:
The MAXIMUM SPEED you can drive on it: 50 mph (80 km/h)
The MAXIMUM DISTANCE you can drive on it:50 miles(80km)
by jaygee on July 4th, 2009
If you are going to change your own tire/flat its best to wait till the rein slows down or stops so other drivers can see you on the roadside clearly. Be careful that the surface your raising the car on is firm and level as the jack could sink into moist soil causing the car to fall from the jack.Try to be in a well lighted area and never chage a tire on a busy highway. Its better to mess up your wheel and tire the to be killed on a busy interstate.
by Mink90 on June 5th, 2009
Depends how hard it's raining. If it's raining HARD I'd probably wait for the rain to subside a bit. If it was just regular ol' rain then I'd go out and change it.
by .....----- on June 5th, 2009
Change it in the rain, I don't mind the rain at all I love it :D
by Patrick on June 4th, 2009
Wait until it stops.
Oh and did you know you can save gas and battery power if the wheels are inflated right?
by Cheery Cherry on June 3rd, 2009
It would depend on where I am. If I'm on the highway, I'll wait until it stops since there seems to be more accidents with drivers when it rains. If it's in a residential area, I would change it then.
by Ice man on June 3rd, 2009
If it's not a blinding rain and there's a safe spot to do so, I'd change it. If you have to park half on the road and other drivers can't see you because of hard rain and poor visibility, it's smarter to wait until it stops raining.
by .avallach on June 3rd, 2009
The one time this has happened to me, I just stayed in the car and called AAA.
As luck would have it, the rain stopped just before the guy showed up.
by moonchild wears a COAT of shadows on June 3rd, 2009
Tire, what is that then??? I just drive the thingy...uuummm...car...but I have found the brake thingy :)
by A chillin buttercup on June 3rd, 2009
Way too many variables, am i in a hurry, do i think the rain will stop soon, am i wearing my good boots? I don't mnd getting wet if that is what you are asking:0)
by Bohemian is back on June 3rd, 2009
I sit in the car and call the service.
by Boozy Soozy on June 3rd, 2009
Change it... i live in scotland, i'd likely have a very long wait!! +3
by -NUNYA-- on June 3rd, 2009
IF it looked like it might clear then I would get back in the car and wait it out. But otherwise might as well get it done and over with. +5
by Jax is missing AB on June 3rd, 2009
Depends on how heavily it is raining and how long I believe it will last. Chances are I wouldn't be out driving in the rain anyway...
by dead leaves raked in a pile on June 3rd, 2009
Last time i changed it in the rain. as I had to get to work, but first I had to go back homer and change.
Even so, waiting would have taken longer. This was in England.
by Grandma Roses - my avatar is my real dog on June 3rd, 2009
Call the CAA.
by Rince on June 3rd, 2009
Change it, this is England, it may never stop :-)
by Denise on November 7th, 2009
AAA is your safest option.
by NeedCheyHelp on September 28th, 2009
If it were a safe road with a good situation I would change it right there. However I also use triple A for things like this. I had a situatio recently and they were going to take a long time to get to me, so I just did it myself.
by bottlecap on August 17th, 2009
not unless u are wanting to get wet
by a2v on August 16th, 2009
if its raining pull over and wait for the rain to stop then cahnge the tire.
http://www.discountcartire.net/2009/06/how-to-change-flat-tire.html
by DaniMac on November 7th, 2009
I'd call roadside assistance or my hubby or dad.
by Venezolano Bomba on December 4th, 2009
Neither, I have some one else do it
by ljd on December 10th, 2009
it depends on how much a hurry i,am.
by AndyP on December 9th, 2009
Change it in the rain, the rain never stops when you wait for it, but it will stop as soon as the tyre is changed.
by Sir Ichabod Crane on June 3rd, 2009
It's just water for god sake.Change the damn thing and get on with the day!
by downtide on December 4th, 2009
I work for a national (UK) breakdown recovery service and as a staff member I get free cover. I phone them, and let one of the very nice men change my tyre.
by Maximum Displacement on December 4th, 2009
You STOP. You get your ass soaking wet. I don't care how cold it is. DO NOT drive on a flat. EVER. Especially in the rain. Extremely Dangerous.
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