When I was managing KFC my area supervisor spent TWO HOURS waiting for AAA to fix his tire! Or so he says! I'd be embarrassed to tell anyone that, but I think (unfairly) I wouldn't be given as hard of a time over it because I'm a woman. I've done those things you listed, but I'd rather let them do it at Walmart while I'm shopping. Besides, if I tried to do those things now everyone would want to try and 'help' me, and I'm not physically able at this moment anyway. But generally I agree with you. I know how to remove and replace a tire as well as how to repair and check for leaks, but you're right you have to have professional tools. In fact, mountable flange types had to be put in a tire cage before being inflated. But its not hard, unless you have to break down a tire with only that sliding tool, I forget what they call it. I should get some rest. The tire can be heavy though! I remember changing a flat once with my ex mother in law telling me I shouldn't be doing that! Even though I was 5 mos pregnant and the tire was heavy back then not the little doughnuts they have now, but it was just me and her, and she couldn't lift the tire - she was old!

Some men just cant fix anything, like me. there must be other things he is good at...

It happened to me when I was 21 and pregnant. I'm just thankful I knew how!