help! Can't get my wheels off!
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Well, I posted a long explaination in the topic that disappeared. If you want more tips search for my name with "+explorer +tire".
One post said to hit the tire with a hammer, I said it was a poor idea.
One post said to hit the tire with a hammer, I said it was a poor idea.
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Take the lug nuts off and spray the stud holes and center opening with 'PB Blaster'. Put the lugnuts back on and drive it for a day or two. When you try to remove the wheels after soaking with Blaster, they should come off without much trouble.
Once you get the wheel off, apply a moderate amount of 'Anti-Seize' to the center opening and the back of the rim surrounding the stud holes.
Once you get the wheel off, apply a moderate amount of 'Anti-Seize' to the center opening and the back of the rim surrounding the stud holes.
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From: charlotte nc
Originally Posted by dechiknhaulr
Take the lug nuts off and spray the stud holes and center opening with 'PB Blaster'. Put the lugnuts back on and drive it for a day or two. When you try to remove the wheels after soaking with Blaster, they should come off without much trouble.
Once you get the wheel off, apply a moderate amount of 'Anti-Seize' to the center opening and the back of the rim surrounding the stud holes.
Once you get the wheel off, apply a moderate amount of 'Anti-Seize' to the center opening and the back of the rim surrounding the stud holes.
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Thanks to all...the last suggestions came a little too late as I got them all off today...I'll check out that anti=sieze stuff. The one (front) wheel came loose with Beaner's method, one back one with the sledge & wood, but the third I actually had to use a bottle jack against the frame...whew! I guess this is one case for rotating your tires regularly...these had not been off in 7 years.
