best way to remove wheels/rims

marshmallow15 · Post by **marshmallow15** » December 17th, 2002, 7:49 pm

i want to rotate my tires and wanted to know what the best method is to removing the wheels/rims. i tried to yesterday but the lugs were practically welded on and won't come off..even after spraying some wd-40.

sikblue · Post by **sikblue** » December 17th, 2002, 9:13 pm

i have an idea
put the lug wrench on..get a big hammer..hammer downwards and shud pop off... u cant use wd-40 because you wont be able to get it in the threads..if that dont work stop by a shop and have them pop them off real quick or if u kno some1 with an air-impact

Becker · Post by **Becker** » December 19th, 2002, 12:23 am

GET MORE LEVERAGE....I just get a big piece of pipe that will fit over my ratchet (like a 2" 4' lead pipe) and it will for sure start to move.
Good Luck

Ryencool · Post by **Ryencool** » December 19th, 2002, 12:43 am

yes the longer the rod the more force, I used a old shower curtain rod, just poped it on grabbed it like two feet up, pushed, and there they went

marshmallow15 · Post by **marshmallow15** » December 19th, 2002, 12:55 am

oh to give it more torque? i'll try that thanks.

ryanlindenberg · Post by **ryanlindenberg** » March 4th, 2003, 6:33 pm

loosen the lugs when the car is still on the groundjack up carremove lugsrotate tirestighten lugsdrop carretighten lugs

cjthor · Post by **cjthor** » March 6th, 2003, 2:38 am

Fire up the air compressor and hit them with the impact gun.

marshmallow15 · Post by **marshmallow15** » March 6th, 2003, 3:15 am

yea i found the torque way to be the best route.lol my air compressor and impact gun sucks... didn't take off the lugs.

NateDog · Post by **NateDog** » March 9th, 2003, 2:12 pm

if all else fails....use the "sawzall"

j/kummm... have u tryed a breaker bar w/ an extended handle?

marshmallow15 · Post by **marshmallow15** » March 9th, 2003, 7:13 pm

yep the torque method was best for me. i used a regular tire iron with an extended handle thing that i slipped on and it worked great. thanks everyone!

miztahfoolish · Post by **miztahfoolish** » March 11th, 2003, 2:43 pm

Put some elbow grease on it. Or use your teeth to take the bolts out.

Post by **Custommx3** » March 11th, 2003, 3:07 pm

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by miztahfoolish:
Put some elbow grease on it. Or use your teeth to take the bolts out.<hr></blockquote>Do you post anything useful?

Zoso124 · Post by **Zoso124** » March 11th, 2003, 3:13 pm

I know I do Barry,Hey five letters for MarshyT-O-R-C-H :p

mx34u2nve · Post by **mx34u2nve** » August 12th, 2003, 2:23 am

just make sure you use a torque wrench when you put the wheels back on so your rotors dont warp

Len-Dogg · Post by **Len-Dogg** » August 12th, 2003, 1:39 pm

I would not recommend pounding on the tire iron with a hammer as was stated previously. The easiest solution is the one that was said several times. Add a length of pipe onto the tire iron, and it will come off. Simple physics.

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