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Stuck rims

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by More-Power-Man, Feb 12, 2018.

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  1. More-Power-Man

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    #1 More-Power-Man, Feb 12, 2018
    I am trying to remove the rear rims on my 2008 599 GTB and the front slid off very easily but the rear seem to be stuck on at the hub. I have used a piece of wood and a mallet to hit the inside of the rim while turning the wheel and it's not budging. I don't see any safe way to use a pry bar either. Any suggestions?
     
  2. yelcab

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    #2 yelcab, Feb 12, 2018
    Put the lug nuts / bolts back on loosely, maybe 1 or 2 turns out. Drive the car on the driveway back and forth, braking, the wheel will come loose. Jack it back up and remove it completely.
     
  3. krazykarguy

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    #3 krazykarguy, Feb 12, 2018
    I used to deal with this all the time while working on Saabs in the salty north east.

    The best thing I was taught was to leave one lug bolt in the hub, turned out about 4 turns (enough to support a loose wheel from falling). Afterwards, place both your hands behind you on the fender and kick backwards into the tire, like a mule/donkey. One or two kicks and it will be off.
     
  4. More-Power-Man

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    #4 More-Power-Man, Feb 12, 2018
    Thanks for your suggestions guys, but I ended up having to use a bigger piece of wood and a bigger hammer. Anti-Seize will be giong on the hub when I put them back on.
     
  5. vincep99

    vincep99 Formula 3
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    #5 vincep99, Feb 13, 2018
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    Good idea

    Should others have a problem because their previous owners did not use anti-seize, you can carefully spray PB Blaster between the hub and the wheel, but have a cloth handy so the fluid does not drip onto your brake rotors or pads
     

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