has anyone had difficulty removing the rear wheels...
12-09-2001, 06:48 PM
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has anyone had difficulty removing the rear wheels...
I am trying to change my tires for winter but have an extremely difficult time removing the wheel. I even tried spraying some WD 40 around the area where the bolts come off.
After several hard attempt of trying to bang the wheel off with my bare hands, I gave up.
Any suggestions would be useful.
The fronts are very easy to remove by the way.
Thanks.
After several hard attempt of trying to bang the wheel off with my bare hands, I gave up.
Any suggestions would be useful.
The fronts are very easy to remove by the way.
Thanks.
12-09-2001, 06:58 PM
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Having the same problem, I even drove back to dealer and they want to charge me for it.....WTF!
I think the wheel is rusted on the center from the rain...should there be cover under warranty?
From what I heard, you can use a big hammer and bang on the top or bottom of the tire! Hope this helps!
From what I heard, you can use a big hammer and bang on the top or bottom of the tire! Hope this helps!
12-09-2001, 07:15 PM
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I had this problem as well.
I just ended up using a small sledge and whacking the tire just outside of the rim, alternating around the wheel. Not exactly the wisest method but by far the quickest. After a while I just started to get mad and was looking for any solution. Anyways, the reason it is hung up back there is the center hub on the axle gets rusted to the inside of the hub on the wheel. When I finally got them off I sanded down both surfaces and then applied a small amount of some light oil in hopes of slowing down this process over the winter. Best of luck. Can be frustrating.
12-09-2001, 07:32 PM
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Corrosion around alloy wheels is a pita...
Once you get them off, put some waterproof bearing grease on the inside surface where the rim contacts the hub. You won't ever have a problem getting it off again. Don't get any grease near the brakes though!
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12-09-2001, 07:42 PM
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Yup, this is the best way. Maybe not around the block, but at least in and out the driveway.
I had the same problem getting my winter wheels off in the spring even ended up putting a small mark in the one. Put some antiseize on the hub and center of wheel, and haven't had the problem again.
12-09-2001, 08:37 PM
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Rubber mallet ... hit tire not rim ... clean off corroded surfaces ... use anti-seize compound ...
no problem in future. Don't use a metal hammer, don't hit the wheel, don't use oil or grease.
12-10-2001, 01:06 AM
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yes, rubber mallet
A rubber mallet is a good thing to have, anyway.
Also useful for seized e-brakes...although once your e-brake seizes a few times, you learn not to use it unless you absolutely have to!
Also useful for seized e-brakes...although once your e-brake seizes a few times, you learn not to use it unless you absolutely have to!