Can't Remove Roadwheel.
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Melting Slicks
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Steve
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St. Jude Donor '16
Wouldn't that slow, steady type of pressure push the car off the jack stands? My MG wheels were a beast. Ended up whacking the inside of the wheel with a heavy mallet while my wife turned/spun the wheel.
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Melting Slicks
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If the pressures involved came to that, yes, I suppose it would. But if it did, I'd stop with the bottle jack pressure immediately, and then resort to another method.
BTW, were those wire wheels on your MG?
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St. Jude Donor '16
I'm a bit paranoid when I'm under a car, so safety, safety, safety. And yes, wire wheels with spinners. Loved that car as much as I hated it.
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Roadwheel? That's a new one on me.
I've done it 3-stooges style by whacking HARD on the tire with an 8 pound sledge. It was on an old truck with junk wheels that I didn't care if I hit, though. Mine was rusted in place and after I'd tried prying from every angle, I whacked it several times good and hard and it finally broke loose.
Makes you glad it's at home/shop and not on the road somewhere, though, doesn't it?
I've done it 3-stooges style by whacking HARD on the tire with an 8 pound sledge. It was on an old truck with junk wheels that I didn't care if I hit, though. Mine was rusted in place and after I'd tried prying from every angle, I whacked it several times good and hard and it finally broke loose.
Makes you glad it's at home/shop and not on the road somewhere, though, doesn't it?
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Under the car and kicking the tire. Humm: What would they say at the inquest? That's a question I often ask myself in situations like this. I'm confident the term Darwin Award would come up.
I've unknowingly practiced Risk Management years before it became formal education. I'd like to think I'm alive today because of it too.
Steve
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Roadwheel? That's a new one on me.
I've done it 3-stooges style by whacking HARD on the tire with an 8 pound sledge. It was on an old truck with junk wheels that I didn't care if I hit, though. Mine was rusted in place and after I'd tried prying from every angle, I whacked it several times good and hard and it finally broke loose.
Makes you glad it's at home/shop and not on the road somewhere, though, doesn't it?
I've done it 3-stooges style by whacking HARD on the tire with an 8 pound sledge. It was on an old truck with junk wheels that I didn't care if I hit, though. Mine was rusted in place and after I'd tried prying from every angle, I whacked it several times good and hard and it finally broke loose.
Makes you glad it's at home/shop and not on the road somewhere, though, doesn't it?
Tow Trucks in this area may have competitive pricing, but still an unnecessary cost with prevent defense.
When was the last time you had your rear wheels off?
Steve
Last edited by Cavu2u; Jan 17, 2016 at 10:13 AM.
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If you have a lot of force on it go over to the opposite side of the car and jiggle it against the 2x4 force to try to pop it off.
You could always install all the other tires and just have that one in the air with jack stands at several locations for when it does pop off.
My guess is that the back side of the rim is rusted to the face of the hub on the wheel and it may take considerable force to break it free.
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Way back a forum member posted he drove around town all day and got home and discovered not one wheel nut was on one of his wheels.
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Roadwheel? That's a new one on me.
I've done it 3-stooges style by whacking HARD on the tire with an 8 pound sledge. It was on an old truck with junk wheels that I didn't care if I hit, though. Mine was rusted in place and after I'd tried prying from every angle, I whacked it several times good and hard and it finally broke loose.
Makes you glad it's at home/shop and not on the road somewhere, though, doesn't it?
I've done it 3-stooges style by whacking HARD on the tire with an 8 pound sledge. It was on an old truck with junk wheels that I didn't care if I hit, though. Mine was rusted in place and after I'd tried prying from every angle, I whacked it several times good and hard and it finally broke loose.
Makes you glad it's at home/shop and not on the road somewhere, though, doesn't it?
And if an 8 lb sledge doesn't do the trick then go bigger!
But it should break free with a good swing or two.
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OMG! Will you guys quit suggesting things like bottle jacks and heat guns? Rims stuck on hubs have been a problem since cars were invented. The Solution has ALWAYS been 1) Sledge hammer to the rubber or 2) Mule kick it.
If you are really worried about safety, just have the one wheel side on a jackstand, and only 3-4 inches off the ground. With the lugs backed off to the last few threads......mule kick that tire like you want to send it into orbit.
IF you choose the sledge hammer method, be aware that the hammer WILL bounce back. Make sure your head isnt in that path. (Dont ask. I was young and inexperienced)
If you are really worried about safety, just have the one wheel side on a jackstand, and only 3-4 inches off the ground. With the lugs backed off to the last few threads......mule kick that tire like you want to send it into orbit.
IF you choose the sledge hammer method, be aware that the hammer WILL bounce back. Make sure your head isnt in that path. (Dont ask. I was young and inexperienced)
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OMG! Will you guys quit suggesting things like bottle jacks and heat guns? Rims stuck on hubs have been a problem since cars were invented. The Solution has ALWAYS been 1) Sledge hammer to the rubber or 2) Mule kick it.
If you are really worried about safety, just have the one wheel side on a jackstand, and only 3-4 inches off the ground. With the lugs backed off to the last few threads......mule kick that tire like you want to send it into orbit.
IF you choose the sledge hammer method, be aware that the hammer WILL bounce back. Make sure your head isnt in that path. (Dont ask. I was young and inexperienced)
If you are really worried about safety, just have the one wheel side on a jackstand, and only 3-4 inches off the ground. With the lugs backed off to the last few threads......mule kick that tire like you want to send it into orbit.
IF you choose the sledge hammer method, be aware that the hammer WILL bounce back. Make sure your head isnt in that path. (Dont ask. I was young and inexperienced)
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Finally!
What it took:
I think it was the bigger sledge that did it. Also, after soaking overnight and another application of penetrant just before the big sledge; that was beneficial too.
You can bet; after I clean the wheel up, I'm sanding out that center hole a tad so this never happens again.
Thanks to all who contributed!
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Also repaint those areas. Rust is what caused your problem. Don't leave those surfaces bare to rust again.
Sometimes using a BFH is the way to go.
Sometimes using a BFH is the way to go.
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Looking at the hub, I think the tightness was around the arrowed surface. I guess that entire hub face could be pained, no?
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