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Jul 5, 2003 | 08:44 AM

Steve Espo

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I have a 2001 F-150 XLT sport with the 17" Expedition wheels and the problem I have is 2 of the wheels are stuck on the rotor hats. I have tried all kinds of ways to get them loose with WD-40, hitting the front and back with a rubber mallet prying etc but no go. Please help I don't want the tire mechanics to destroy my truck trying to get them off.

Jul 5, 2003 | 09:21 AM

Racerguy

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Hi Steve and welcome to FTE

Usually hitting the back of the tire with a sledge hammer will work. Dont miss and hit the rim though.
If that doesn't work you can loosen the wheel nuts off a few turns and slowly drive in circles until it breaks free.

Jul 5, 2003 | 11:20 AM

Steve Espo

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Dave, Thanks for the reply I'll give it a try. Would heating the hub area of the wheel do any good or damage? Someone told me thats the way the dealer or tire store would do it.