If it’s a rear wheel, set the parking brake. If it’s a front wheel on a front wheel drive car, be sure the car is in park for automatic transmission. On a manual transmission, put the vehicle in first gear.
Don’t take any of the nuts off just yet!
Don’t throw the old tire out. You can get it fixed at a mechanic for a very low cost.
The lug nuts should be exceptionally tight. You shouldn’t be able to move the lug wrench at all when you try to turn it.
