Tires Won't Come Off
01-07-2012, 12:35 PM
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OK, I've removed all the lug bolts and the tire won't come off the car.
It's a 2007 525 XI. I removed the center cap a squirted in some WD-40 thinking that the aluminum rim has corroded somehow but it?s not budging.
Anyone have any experience with this?
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It's a 2007 525 XI. I removed the center cap a squirted in some WD-40 thinking that the aluminum rim has corroded somehow but it?s not budging.
Anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks,
01-07-2012, 12:48 PM
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The aluminium wheels tend to bind to the steel hubs due to corrosion, especially at the rear.
1. Hit it hard with a wooden of rubber hammer, so you do not dent the wheel.
2. Loosen off the bolts two turns, put the car down, drive forward a few feet and brake firmly, This is often enough to break the bind.
3. When you put the wheels back on put a smear of high temp lube on the hubs, such as brake lube or coppaslip.
1. Hit it hard with a wooden of rubber hammer, so you do not dent the wheel.
2. Loosen off the bolts two turns, put the car down, drive forward a few feet and brake firmly, This is often enough to break the bind.
3. When you put the wheels back on put a smear of high temp lube on the hubs, such as brake lube or coppaslip.
01-07-2012, 12:50 PM
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The rears are always tougher for some reason. I've had to use a block of wood or a mallet hammer. Try applying anti-seize once they're off.
01-07-2012, 12:56 PM
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It will come off, once jacked up, turn the wheel and use a rubber mallet on the tire in different locations - hammering on the TIRE only from inside - out.... I've had to patiently work it to get it off. Just be careful that the wheel doesn't just fall off and get damaged on the rotor, you can put one or two bolts on with only a few threads on for safety.
01-07-2012, 02:21 PM
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01-07-2012, 02:52 PM
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Wacking the wheel and tire seems so cruel ... here's a less violent solution:
- With the car resting on level ground (NOT up on a jack) loosen the lug nuts on the wheel that is stuck to the hub SLIGHTLY (1-2 turns).
- Rock the car side-to-side a few times
- Jack the car and remove the wheel.
01-07-2012, 04:41 PM
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Thanks guy's, I'll try loosening the bolts and movng the car tomorrow.
I did beat the livin snot out of it today with no results.
I did beat the livin snot out of it today with no results.
01-07-2012, 04:49 PM
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