stock wheels stuck-HELP - Honda Prelude Forum

obnxus1 · 10-24-2003, 11:20 PM

I have had aftermarket rims on for summer and about a month ago i decided to put on stock wheels in anticipation of winter. It turns out I am going to a mini meet tomorrow so I wanted to put on my rims instead of stock wheels. So I'm sittin there loosening my lugs, raising my car, and finished unscrewing the lugnuts. to my surprise, the wheel would not come off! I became frustrated so i went ahead to get the rest of the wheels. teh rear wheels came off fine, but my two front ones are stuck on there like nothing else.

i suspect that rust has formed between the contacts on teh wheel and the car. i say that because i saw rust forming on the wheels i managed to take off. I need help now, since i need to get my wheels changed out before the meet/show tomorrow.

anyone ever encountered something like this? what is the easiest way to go about it? i soaked the gap where the wheel touches the car near the rotor with penetrant, hopefully in the morning it will become loose. Any and all help need asap!!! thanks

KB798 · 10-25-2003, 06:35 AM

yea some sort of penetrant/lubricant would be my first try...

if not that, then go to a tire shop. i'm sure they would be able to take them off

gweenz · 10-25-2003, 07:03 AM

If you haven't already, take a rubber mallet and give the tires a couple of good "whacks" from the backside of the tire. Should loosen them up. Just make sure you are properly jacked before you do it.

EL PAALO · 10-28-2003, 04:22 AM

You've obviously never taken wheels off an F350.
Just KICK the tires.
Start workin' out too.

Daemione · 10-28-2003, 07:28 AM

Yeah, screw the rubber mallet - just kick the edge of the tire to knock it loose.