What is going on ??

[skyhightree1]

What is going on with the " MEN " in the U.S. and I use the term MEN loosely. I have noticed over the last year in my travels up and down the highways alot more " MEN " do not change tires anymore. They sit in their car and wait for a tow truck driver or road side assistance to change the tire. What happened to changing your tire yourself ? The metrosexual man is taking over greatly and the real " MEN " are dwindling away. I would also like to add im speaking of able bodied young men I can understand an elderly man or handicapped man this is just crazy to me. :???:

 

[john250]

What is going on with the " MEN " in the U.S. and I use the term MEN loosely. I have noticed over the last year in my travels up and down the highways alot more " MEN " do not change tires anymore. They sit in their car and wait for a tow truck driver or road side assistance to change the tire. What happened to changing your tire yourself ? The metrosexual man is taking over greatly and the real " MEN " are dwindling away. I would also like to add im speaking of able bodied young men I can understand an elderly man or handicapped man this is just crazy to me. :???:

Sorry, but that would ruin my MANicure.

 

[skyhightree1]

What is going on with the " MEN " in the U.S. and I use the term MEN loosely. I have noticed over the last year in my travels up and down the highways alot more " MEN " do not change tires anymore. They sit in their car and wait for a tow truck driver or road side assistance to change the tire. What happened to changing your tire yourself ? The metrosexual man is taking over greatly and the real " MEN " are dwindling away. I would also like to add im speaking of able bodied young men I can understand an elderly man or handicapped man this is just crazy to me. :???:

Sorry, but that would ruin my MANicure.

:lol2: :tiphat:

 

[M5farm]

Having a flat tire is an opportunity to post on facebook that you had a flat tire and your waiting for AAA.

The biggest problem is they were never taught how and men/women would rather pay someone for a service than do it themselves. I have noticed the the tire technology is better than it used to be and I see very few flat tires anymore.

 

[Alan]

Sky, I bet these days a lot of men, maybe most, don't even know we're their spare tire and jack are. My dad worked on cars with me and I with all four of my sons. Three of the four are top notch "backyard" machanic's. The fourth, my youngest,25, spends all his free time chasing girls and being single. Now that I'm older I'm glad I helped them learn, my number three son will be replacing the door pins on my truck today ..... He volunteered.

I have felt for years the all high school students should be required to take a class on basic auto maintenance. Learn how to safely check oil, coolant, change a tire, check tire pressure, that type of stuff.

 

[HDRider]

Maybe I am a man and a jerk. I made my daughter and son change their own tires (no flat, just practice) in the rain and dark some years back. My son actually thanked me for it recently after he had a flat. My daughter has almost fully recovered... :cowboy:

 

[highgrit]

To many kids don't get outside and learn how to be a man. Playing games online don't teach you how to change a tire either. I can't believe how many people don't change their own oil, I like spooking around under my equipment.

 

[Workinonit Farm]

Sky....I think part of what you're seeing is geography....I could be wrong. In my 'area' plenty of guys (men) are doing the tire changing, mechanic stuff. Many I have seen and know, are what I consider to be a dying breed of 'gentleman'. The open doors, don't 'cuss' in front of women (if they do they apologize).

In C'Ville I have seen a bit more of what you are talking about. And I have also seen many of the male persuasion wating for the women to do it, the women to support them etc.

On the flip-side, in my 'area' many younger 'men' are not exhibiting the same values as the 'older' males. The younger ones are more rude, look and act like hobos and bums and are just generally delinquents. Of course, not all of them are this way, but I have noticed that more are than aren't.

Katherine

 

[skyhightree1]

Sky, I bet these days a lot of men, maybe most, don't even know we're their spare tire and jack are. My dad worked on cars with me and I with all four of my sons. Three of the four are top notch "backyard" machanic's. The fourth, my youngest,25, spends all his free time chasing girls and being single. Now that I'm older I'm glad I helped them learn, my number three son will be replacing the door pins on my truck today ..... He volunteered.

I have felt for years the all high school students should be required to take a class on basic auto maintenance. Learn how to safely check oil, coolant, change a tire, check tire pressure, that type of stuff.

Alan you are right. I took automotive in high school and learned alot being on my grandparents farm watching my uncles fix things and also took automotive in school. I also watched a show called shadetree mechanic on CMT everytime it was on and learned a ton from them as well.

Maybe I am a man and a jerk. I made my daughter and son change their own tires (no flat, just practice) in the rain and dark some years back. My son actually thanked me for it recently after he had a flat. My daughter has almost fully recovered... :cowboy:

HD I will not let my kids have a car until they show me they can change a tire just as you did. I however will get them a small floor jack to keep in their vehicle. I had to learn on a freaking old click jack on a old chevy impala i hate those jacks.

To many kids don't get outside and learn how to be a man. Playing games online don't teach you how to change a tire either. I can't believe how many people don't change their own oil, I like spooking around under my equipment.

:nod:

 

[skyhightree1]

Sky....I think part of what you're seeing is geography....I could be wrong. In my 'area' plenty of guys (men) are doing the tire changing, mechanic stuff. Many I have seen and know, are what I consider to be a dying breed of 'gentleman'. The open doors, don't 'cuss' in front of women (if they do they apologize).

In C'Ville I have seen a bit more of what you are talking about. And I have also seen many of the male persuasion wating for the women to do it, the women to support them etc.

On the flip-side, in my 'area' many younger 'men' are not exhibiting the same values as the 'older' males. The younger ones are more rude, look and act like hobos and bums and are just generally delinquents. Of course, not all of them are this way, but I have noticed that more are than aren't.

Katherine

You are correct.. I see it mostly on highways because my business is based out of chesterfield and i live 45 mins away and most of my work is performed in chesterfield and henrico & hanover county so I get to see I85 I95 I64 quite a bit and notice as you say the difference when I leave my area.

 

[cowgirl_jenna]

Its amazing how "un-mechanical" people are getting. If it cant be fixed with a computer, forget it call the repairperson! I was changing chopper box/wagon tires at 13 and changing oil on our tractors. Dad helped me the first few times and said have at it! :) I'm really glad dad taught me things like this, and I'm doing the same for my kids.
Jenna

 

[Shantilly]

I have already told my two youngest that when they get their learners permit they also get to start working on the truck. I am already explaining a lot of things to them as we drive down the road. they are 14 n 15 yrs old and the rules for my son to get his learners permit has deterred him from wanting it now and my daughter said she is too scared to drive and gets nervous riding in the truck even though we have NEVER been in an accident. But they will know ALL the basics and a few higher tech things that I know how to do :) I was raised around mechanics and honestly never knew there was a repair shop besides the dealership until I was in my 20's, delivering auto parts :)

 

[greybeard]

I pulled up to a guy changing a flat about 25 years ago and asked if he need help--he said--"Nope, I'm almost done, just can't get the hubcap to go on."
I looked down and said, "that's because you got the wheel on backwards."

Who knew tire changing would one day become rocket science?

 

[TexasBred]

What is going on with the " MEN " in the U.S. and I use the term MEN loosely. I have noticed over the last year in my travels up and down the highways alot more " MEN " do not change tires anymore. They sit in their car and wait for a tow truck driver or road side assistance to change the tire. What happened to changing your tire yourself ? The metrosexual man is taking over greatly and the real " MEN " are dwindling away. I would also like to add im speaking of able bodied young men I can understand an elderly man or handicapped man this is just crazy to me. :???:

I leave it to the experts, besides they have to make a living too. ;-) Fortunately I haven't had a flat out on the road in several years but I can fix it if it happens. The way people drive these days I don't know that you could ever get far enough off the road for it to be safe though.

 

[I luv herfrds]

Dragged my daughter under the hood with me to change the oil in our truck. She learned a lot, especially some new words when I caught my hair in the creeper wheel.
Too many people do not teach their kids this stuff.

I've changed tires in 8" snow with no help. So glad my Dad taught me how to do all of this.

 

[skyhightree1]

Having a flat tire is an opportunity to post on facebook that you had a flat tire and your waiting for AAA.

The biggest problem is they were never taught how and men/women would rather pay someone for a service than do it themselves. I have noticed the the tire technology is better than it used to be and I see very few flat tires anymore.

I missed that comment but you are right about that. I try to hold onto my green as much as i can.

 

[skyhightree1]

I pulled up to a guy changing a flat about 25 years ago and asked if he need help--he said--"Nope, I'm almost done, just can't get the hubcap to go on."
I looked down and said, "that's because you got the wheel on backwards."

Who knew tire changing would one day become rocket science?

:lol2:

What is going on with the " MEN " in the U.S. and I use the term MEN loosely. I have noticed over the last year in my travels up and down the highways alot more " MEN " do not change tires anymore. They sit in their car and wait for a tow truck driver or road side assistance to change the tire. What happened to changing your tire yourself ? The metrosexual man is taking over greatly and the real " MEN " are dwindling away. I would also like to add im speaking of able bodied young men I can understand an elderly man or handicapped man this is just crazy to me. :???:

I leave it to the experts, besides they have to make a living too. ;-) Fortunately I haven't had a flat out on the road in several years but I can fix it if it happens. The way people drive these days I don't know that you could ever get far enough off the road for it to be safe though.

It seems to me people get confused with the shoulder vs the road and continually drive on the shoulder. We had about 5 people here get killed last year while on the side of the road changing tires or checking their vehicle.

 

[HDRider]

Dragged my daughter under the hood with me to change the oil in our truck. She learned a lot, especially some new words when I caught my hair in the creeper wheel.
Too many people do not teach their kids this stuff.

I've changed tires in 8" snow with no help. So glad my Dad taught me how to do all of this.

I admit I do need a jack and a lug wrench.. :lol2:

 

[melking]

Please allow a bit of forgiveness for those of us who are on our way to a job that requires "dressed up" attire. I have called triple a 2 times in my 48 years on the road. One time I was dressed for work, and the other for a funeral. Something to be said for being smart as well as resourceful.

 

[skyhightree1]

Please allow a bit of forgiveness for those of us who are on our way to a job that requires "dressed up" attire. I have called triple a 2 times in my 48 years on the road. One time I was dressed for work, and the other for a funeral. Something to be said for being smart as well as resourceful.

i personally have changed tired while being dressed up and have seen some men with a 3 piece suit changing tires it can be done as long as you are slow and careful. I am not knocking you for doing what you do thats your choice but I dont like relying on anyone and by the time they would dispatch the tow truck I would have been 3/4 the way done I however do have towing and road side assistance on my personal and work trucks just incase a jack breaks or some other crazy event happens. When I changed the tire when I was dressed up I used the carmats to kneel down on when I was getting the tire situated came out clean clothes but my hands were dirty but I cleaned them off with sanitizer and a rag that I keep in the truck.