Need some tips on how to get the factory steel wheels off!
#1
Need some tips on how to get the factory steel wheels off!
All my wheels on my Xb are "frozen" to the hubs. Couple of tire shops tried to get them off but gave up. Perhaps it's due to the corrosion of the wheels and hubs. Any suggestions??
#4
here is a last resort only option. loosen lugnuts so they arnt touching the rim but still threaded on. turn the wheel to full lock, rock back and forth drive-reverse IN YOUR DRIVEWAY until the wheel pops. You will have to rock it pretty hard, works real well on rwd, fwd takes a little more effort. Like i said, only do this as a last resort.
#10
pb blaster is the best penetrant of all time. 10 times better then wd40. Get it at advanced auto, napa w/e. We buy it by the pallet where i work. If pb blaster doesnt remove it we hot wrench it off (cut it with the torch) When spraying on penetrants tap it with a hammer or something, the vibrations cause it to work into cracks better and let it sit overnight then try again.
#12
PB blaster is good stuff. Once they're off, use spray solvent to get rid of the oil, wire brush the mating surfaces, use some spray anti-sieze on the mating surfaces before putting them back on... if you put anti-sieze on the stud threads, it won't hurt a thing...
#15
Everyone is right on here. Just make sure you have the vehicle properly supported before you starting whailing away at it with a big mallet. We don't want to loose a SL member.
Also, is anyone else somewhat puzzled that tire shops gave up? If the professionals won't touch it, they either suck or there is more to this story.
Also, is anyone else somewhat puzzled that tire shops gave up? If the professionals won't touch it, they either suck or there is more to this story.
#18
Originally Posted by cyclman68
Also, is anyone else somewhat puzzled that tire shops gave up? If the professionals won't touch it, they either suck or there is more to this story.
A very good question. Are you running stock tires/wheels - aftermarket tires/wheels -
live in a very cold climate? Something does sound a little odd. Did you go to a Mom & Pop
shop or a reputable tire dealer?
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