I finally listened to my mechanic friend insist you should always use jack stands even for a quick tire change, and I think that's overkill for a simple flat on level ground. | DIY Car Maintenance

Anna Park · 2026-03-30T04:10:06.061259+00:00

He said 'a jack failing is instant death' after his cousin's car slipped in a driveway in Toledo, but I've swapped dozens of tires on just the factory scissor jack without a single issue, so what's the real risk if you're not under the vehicle?

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I finally listened to my mechanic friend insist you should always use jack stands even for a quick tire change, and I think that's overkill for a simple flat on level ground. | DIY Car Maintenance - The Community Guide