can't take wheel off?

iAerodynamic · 11-08-2009, 01:35 PM

hey i remember seeing a tread on it.

i was trying to take off my wheels off yesterday but it seemed to be stuck took out all the lug nuts but the wheel just wont' movee

how should i take the wheel off?

MIKEYBMW1 · 11-08-2009, 01:43 PM

block of wood and a big hammer. put the wood against the inside of the wheel and hit it hard just watch the wheel dosen't come off too quick and hit the ground

clean up the hub and copper grease it before refitting.

GMWNashville · 11-08-2009, 01:44 PM

get a rubber mallet...hit it hard...its because of dissimilar metals(alum and steel)

John 070 · 11-08-2009, 02:01 PM

It's the lip of the hub/wheel that rusts, you need to have a rocking motion, say 12 o'clock, then 6 o'clock, back and forth, then 9 and 3, etc. Don't just bang away even with a rubber mallet, rock the wheel back and forth and it will come unstuck. I hope mine come off when I put the snows on, as I bought the anti-seize after I put them back on...good luck!

JayKay335i · 11-08-2009, 02:40 PM

Kick it.

E92-Lighting · 11-08-2009, 02:41 PM

rubber mallet, how can you kick it

Bavaria330 · 11-08-2009, 03:23 PM

double check that all the lugs are out

dibbz · 11-08-2009, 03:36 PM

I have heard some people say to loosen the lugs a little and then drive the car just a bit (couple of feet) and brake hard. Apparently that does it. Not sure how safe that is...

pruettfan · 11-08-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dibbz

I have heard some people say to loosen the lugs a little and then drive the car just a bit (couple of feet) and brake hard. Apparently that does it. Not sure how safe that is...

I would not do it. I am sure it would work but these cars are not designed to have that much pressure on the lug bolts so it may stress them too much. The safety issue could be unseen damage to the lug bolts making them weaker.

Sebastian_e90 · 11-08-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavaria330

double check that all the lugs are out

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Just hit it hard with something that won't damage it. I think this happens a lot.

ianthegreat · 11-08-2009, 04:08 PM

KICK IT, gl with a rubber mallet.. you'll be hitting that for a long time

NiVeDh · 11-08-2009, 04:15 PM

Kick it!

FotiosF90M5 · 11-08-2009, 04:18 PM

Ive always kicked it. works every time.

E90 87ss · 11-08-2009, 05:51 PM

Kick the tire with the sole of your shoe, a nice sidekick. It's common practice and no it won't hurt you or anything on the car, just use common sense and don't give it a kick from hell... a piece of wood and mallet may damage your low profile tires and rims, I guess you could wrap the wood in cloth, but seriously just kick it.

bavarian19 · 11-08-2009, 05:53 PM

Kick, but be careful.

crazed792 · 11-08-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dibbz

I have heard some people say to loosen the lugs a little and then drive the car just a bit (couple of feet) and brake hard. Apparently that does it. Not sure how safe that is...

Oh god... I don't want to see what it looks like when that goes wrong for someone.

Well, I kind of do.

Floppy Ears · 11-08-2009, 06:57 PM

Kicking some times works, try a mallet/sledge with a block of wood after that. If you look it up using google, they suggest putting the lug nuts/bolts on finger tight, then back them out 1/2 to 1 turn...proceed to drive around the block and you should hear it break free. Once you hear it break free, immediately stop the car, retorque, and return home to take the wheel off.

However, my gf's car has the rear wheels stuck on and neither of these ways has helped to get them off.

Good luck!

-Jeff

jopa489 · 11-08-2009, 07:59 PM

Loosen all the lugs about 3 turns from snug. Then let the jack down and put the weight of the car back on the tire. Pops almost every time, no kicking or potential destruction involved.

Spray some anti-corroding stuff on the hub to save the aggravation next time around.

BK · 11-08-2009, 09:13 PM

I kicked mine when I swapped my tires the first time and it was a PITA. Since then, I've swapped my tires 5 more times (winter-summer-winter...) with no kicking, just a gentle rocking back and forth to get them off. Anti-seize on the hubs is your friend.

WILLIE92 · 11-08-2009, 10:20 PM

kick it !!

deletedelete · 11-08-2009, 10:22 PM

Mini sledge hammer from walmart. Costs $5 and hits like a mofo.

Tee-Dub · 11-08-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fotios335i

Ive always kicked it. works every time.

+1

Give her a good kick at the six oclock position on the sidewall of the tire. Works every time.

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John 070 Lieutenant General 1706 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	It's the lip of the hub/wheel that rusts, you need to have a rocking motion, say 12 o'clock, then 6 o'clock, back and forth, then 9 and 3, etc. Don't just bang away even with a rubber mallet, rock the wheel back and forth and it will come unstuck. I hope mine come off when I put the snows on, as I bought the anti-seize after I put them back on...good luck!
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E90 87ss Captain 37 Rep 608 Posts Drives: ! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ/Philly iTrader: (1)	Kick the tire with the sole of your shoe, a nice sidekick. It's common practice and no it won't hurt you or anything on the car, just use common sense and don't give it a kick from hell... a piece of wood and mallet may damage your low profile tires and rims, I guess you could wrap the wood in cloth, but seriously just kick it.
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Floppy Ears Still learning... 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Da Burgh iTrader: (1)	Kicking some times works, try a mallet/sledge with a block of wood after that. If you look it up using google, they suggest putting the lug nuts/bolts on finger tight, then back them out 1/2 to 1 turn...proceed to drive around the block and you should hear it break free. Once you hear it break free, immediately stop the car, retorque, and return home to take the wheel off. However, my gf's car has the rear wheels stuck on and neither of these ways has helped to get them off. Good luck! -Jeff __________________ 2007 328XI / E90 / Alpine White / Cold Weather / Premium / Xenon
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