What tools are needed to DIY swap tires – and beginners guide to swapping tires yourself at home
This video is intended for people that are considering doing their own tire changes at home (rather than taking their vehicle to a garage), and for people looking to buy tools for others to do their own tire changes.
This video has three sections where I:
1) Change a tire, talking mostly about what I’m using (0:52)
2) Change a tire talking about what I’m doing and why, and what precautions need to be taken (13:02)
3) Talk about cost of these tools relative to shop costs (26:21)
Stuff you need (or will want) to swap tires yourself (I may receive commission when you purchase through these links).
Note that some of this stuff will be cheaper locally, but links are provided for your reference:
SOFT KNEELING PAD
USA: https://amzn.to/48cNAhF | Canada: https://amzn.to/48HoPKF
WHEEL CHOCKS
USA: https://amzn.to/444IBNv | Canada: https://amzn.to/4otPSOi
JACK (I recommend low profile style with long handle); be sure to buy one with a capacity suitable for your vehicle
USA: https://amzn.to/4ozBu7b | Canada: https://amzn.to/3Y0ibJd
JACK PAD (fits your jack points; link is for pinch-weld jack points)
USA: https://amzn.to/48t7F2e | Canada: https://amzn.to/3MdKGk8
JACK STANDS (if you need to be under your car while it is raised; be sure to buy stands with capacities suitable for your vehicle)
USA: https://amzn.to/4owZl7s | Canada: https://amzn.to/4apa1BC
WIRE BRUSH
USA: https://amzn.to/48poJG7 | Canada: https://amzn.to/49R31xi
SAFETY GLASSES
USA: https://amzn.to/48vjSDw | Canada: https://amzn.to/48upgqi
TORQUE WRENCH
USA: https://amzn.to/48uZlz2 | Canada: https://amzn.to/4rsQ8jr
COMPACT COMPRESSOR (good for small top-ups)
12V (cigar lighter) USA: https://amzn.to/3KqqECv | Canada: https://amzn.to/48gydVC
Battery-powered USA: https://amzn.to/4rygcJJ | Canada: https://amzn.to/48LRs9q
FULL-SIZED COMPRESSOR (much faster and more versatile)
USA: https://amzn.to/4rxLr7S | Canada: https://amzn.to/3M40yFZ
IMPACT WRENCH (CORDED)
USA: https://amzn.to/3MbOCSA | Canada: https://amzn.to/4iDdIWy
IMPACT WRENCH (CORDLESS – link is for a Dewalt 20V similar to mine, not including a battery)
USA: https://amzn.to/49U0LFE | Canada: https://amzn.to/4pcDe7j
IMPACT SOCKET SET (I strongly recommend deep sockets)
USA: https://amzn.to/49YxdGV | Canada: https://amzn.to/44xRnnq
BREAKER BAR (cheaper alternative to an impact wrench)
USA: https://amzn.to/48Bf67x | Canada: https://amzn.to/4pK1mhy