Hello!

right im trying to take some alloys of my dads car, the only problem is they are stuck to the hub (yep, ive taken the bolts off)

i have been up to the local mechanic and weve had it up on the ramps and hit it with some wood and a hammer to no avail! never seen one this tight,

anyone got any tips? dont really want to cut the wheel of just yet.

Anthony

Can you not liberally spray penetrating oil through the bolt holes and generally lubricate the thing? You would obviously need to thoroughly clean the brake disc afterwards but worth a shot.

as a last ditch attempt, put all 4 (or 5) wheel bolts back on with a little bit of slack, and drive round some tight corners slowly, but too slowly?
wouldn't say its a brilliant idea, but if all else fails...?

Hit it harder!

If that doesn't work put the bolts back in but loose and drive it around the block then see if it's worked loose. Obviously this isn't exactly safe, so be carefull.

I usually use the first option.

I normally use a size 9 to free it! or you could try slackening the nuts slightly and drive around a carpark untill loose. (last resort)
Otherways are using a dead blow hammer or remembering to use copper slip in the first place

I'd try a bit of heat on the centre of the wheel - ally expands a lot faster than steel , so it should come off easy when warmed .

Not too sure about the other method - what is this `driving slowly' that they are on about ?

The ONLY way to do it is to slacken the bolts off 2 turns then drive the car backwards and fowards for three yards or so when stopping apply the brakes hard.


If it is a driven wheel it can be sometimes done without dropping the car from the jack.

Important not to go round corners, don't hit the wheel but hitting tyre is OK and don't apply heat.

yep, happens badly with my saab and the wifes toyota
As said drive it slowly with loose nuts

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Originally posted by blakep82
as a last ditch attempt, put all 4 (or 5) wheel bolts back on with a little bit of slack, and drive round some tight corners slowly, but too slowly?
wouldn't say its a brilliant idea, but if all else fails...?

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ok cool, i shall put away the bigger hammer and go for a short drive, will try the 3 foot method first,

its off! thanks for all the tips, the rolling method worked after about 5/5 attempts and ended up working with a screeching stop. Although im sure fans of the hammer method will argue that the 20 minutes of hammering loosened it!

LCB Saves the day again! awsome.

[Edited on 30/7/10 by 55ant]

Use a light smear of HMP Grease between the back of the alloy and the Hub. Stops the dissimilar metals reaction thing... causing it to seize up in the first place.

Steve

[Edited on 30-7-10 by Hellfire]

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Originally posted by loggyboy

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Originally posted by blakep82
as a last ditch attempt, put all 4 (or 5) wheel bolts back on with a little bit of slack, and drive round some tight corners slowly, but too slowly?
wouldn't say its a brilliant idea, but if all else fails...?

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Up and down the drive is probably enough, was for me

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Common problem here in Canada with salt on the roads all winter.
I have used both methods mentioned.
Before putting the wheels back on wipe anti seize on the steel area of the hub the wheel fits against, it works.

Say after me........

Copper slip is my friend.
Copper slip is my friend.
Copper slip is my friend.
Copper slip is my friend.
Copper slip is my friend.
Copper slip is my friend.

Probably a little bit late, but thoroughly wire brush the hub mounting surface and cetering ring before reinstalling the wheels.

sorry chaps didnt read this after i got it of, but i cleaned the hubs with wire wool and the applied a big old lot of copper slip,

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Originally posted by 55ant
sorry chaps didnt read this after i got it of, but i cleaned the hubs with wire wool and the applied a big old lot of copper slip,

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