Tools Needed to Change a Tire | HowStuffWorks
A jack. A lug wrench with a socket on one end and a pry bar on the other. A spare tire. Additional tools, depending on the make, model and year of your vehicle may include: A wheel lock. Extension bars for lowering the spare tire. Alignment studs. Jacks come in several varieties -- scissor jacks, floor jacks, bottle jacks and even bumper jacks.