Adulting 101 workshop teaches Kennesaw students how to change a tire

KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 20, 2026

student practices changing a tire on the Scrappy Hour truck
Kennesaw State University students gathered on the Campus Green last month around the Scrappy Hour truck to learn how to change a tire. Staff members from KSU Fleet Services took participants through the step-by-step process, including safety tips, in a hands-on experience as part of the Adulting 101 workshop  series. Adulting 101 aims to educate KSU students on key life skills in a variety of areas that may be needed during and after their time at KSU.

Did you know these six tips for changing a tire? 

  1. Check your owner’s manual for the exact procedure best for your vehicle, including proper jack placement.
  2. Loosen the lug nuts before lifting the vehicle on the jack so you have better leverage.
  3. Once removed, the old tire can be placed under the vehicle to help support the vehicle in case of jack failure and accidental collapse.
  4. Spare tire use is meant to be temporary. Limit driving speed to 45 miles per hour until the tire is replaced.
  5. The inner panel of the driver’s seat door includes a label that indicates proper air pressure and tire size for the front and rear of the vehicle.
  6. Tires expire 6 to 10 years after the manufacturer’s date. The four-digit code on the tire’s sidewall indicates the week and year the tire was manufactured. Example photo below. Week 39, Year 2024

manufacture date on a tire
The impactful session left participants with a detailed game plan should they ever encounter a flat tire. One participant, who was no stranger to changing tires, even reported learning new tips, which goes to show the usefulness of these sessions for students of all skill levels.

Adulting 101 is held monthly by Student Affairs in collaboration with other campus partners and is designed to eliminate information barriers that prevent students from thriving in academics, career pursuits, financial management, and life. Previous workshops can be viewed on Owl Train and include useful information for applying to graduate school, doing taxes, learning basic sewing skills, and more. 
Students can find upcoming Adulting 101 sessions on Owl Life. 

Watch the How to Change a Tire workshop: 

-Written by Favour Nwachukwu

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