Wheels Stuck

Brey335i · 11-29-2010, 11:53 AM

I tried taking off my front wheels this weekend and even after taking off all 5 nuts, the wheels are completely stuck to the car in the front. Any suggestions on how to get them off?

Express · 11-29-2010, 11:57 AM

kick it on each side really hard.

remmib · 11-29-2010, 12:22 PM

Interesting that it's stuck in the front, my wheels are often a bit stuck in the rear, but very easy to get of in the front.

Coolieman1220 · 11-29-2010, 12:51 PM

Screw the lugs back in a little and put the car back down, the outward force should pop them off, or you can kick them. That usually works.

psre08 · 11-29-2010, 12:55 PM

Changed my wheels yesterday... rear wheels were on pretty good after all lugs were removed, so a few solid karate kicks did the trick.

Brey335i · 11-29-2010, 12:56 PM

As I gather so far, we follow the scientific solution of kicking them really hard. Very well, I will do that

PTinVT · 11-29-2010, 01:23 PM

Get a big rubber mallet, bang away at inside of tire with car in the air. (I was never a fan of the "just kick it" method)

Gavin@MMW · 11-29-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by express705

kick it on each side really hard.

This

Babydragon · 11-29-2010, 07:29 PM

Little elbow grease. Kick it or hit it with a rubber mallet.

Tzu · 11-30-2010, 12:54 AM

I'd soak in penetrating lube for 10-15 mins and then kick. It requires the impulse of the kick but not as much force.

wchoy · 11-30-2010, 04:05 AM

LOL @ all of the above. hope you get the wheel off OP

Tallest · 11-30-2010, 08:04 AM

just kick it at the top of the wheel, you must not be trying hard enough, the are rarely stuck so much that you can't get them off.

**OEMconcept** · 11-30-2010, 08:39 AM

Anti-Seize is your friend. Always put Anti-Seize on your hub and a little dab on each bolt and you'll never have this problem. Ever!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-30-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Coolieman1220

Screw the lugs back in a little and put the car back down, the outward force should pop them off, or you can kick them. That usually works.

Wow .... Hope you never ever do that !

Coolieman1220 · 12-03-2010, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

Wow .... Hope you never ever do that !

why not? it works!

dj128 · 12-03-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by OEMconcept

Anti-Seize is your friend. Always put Anti-Seize on your hub and a little dab on each bolt and you'll never have this problem. Ever!

+1000

IN54NITY · 12-03-2010, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by OEMconcept

Anti-Seize is your friend. Always put Anti-Seize on your hub and a little dab on each bolt and you'll never have this problem. Ever!

Yep. +1000 again. A tube is worth the $6 or whatever it is. As for getting it off, do use impact force (= F/t ... I'm a nerd), use a rubber mallet and hit the bottom of the tire out, eg, hit from inside. Double check your jackstands.

chuckee98 · 12-03-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by OEMconcept

Anti-Seize is your friend. Always put Anti-Seize on your hub and a little dab on each bolt and you'll never have this problem. Ever!

Hub, yes - always. Bolts, NO - never on the bolts. Anti-seize on the lug bolts will affect the torque measured on your torque wrench.

IN54NITY · 12-03-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckee98

Hub, yes - always. Bolts, NO - never on the bolts. Anti-seize on the lug bolts will affect the torque measured on your torque wrench.

Good point. Threads should just be very clean and dry. With anti-seize, you run the risk of breaking threads. That being said, I think he referring to very salty and wet northeast winter roads, where corrosion is a big issue for some.

fdriller9 · 12-03-2010, 11:42 AM

Is it really that hard to coat the hubs? I realize that this would drive up production costs/time for BMW but seriously.

My dad's E65 has never had the wheels removed. I tried to change his brakes the other month and I gave up because I couldn't get the wheels off. I kicked, rubber mallet'd, and screamed at the wheels for like an hour.

vasillalov · 12-03-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckee98

Hub, yes - always. Bolts, NO - never on the bolts. Anti-seize on the lug bolts will affect the torque measured on your torque wrench.

Oh please, if you use some common sense when tightening the bolts you will know when to stop tightening to prevent over torquing them. I've always put a bit of Antiseize on the bolts of all of my vehicles and I am yet to have problems.

IN54NITY · 12-03-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by *********

Is it really that hard to coat the hubs? I realize that this would drive up production costs/time for BMW but seriously.

My dad's E65 has never had the wheels removed. I tried to change his brakes the other month and I gave up because I couldn't get the wheels off. I kicked, rubber mallet'd, and screamed at the wheels for like an hour.

Get a 2x4 of wood, have some one hold it to the inside bottom of tire/wheel and hit it hard! It will only get worse with time, you gotta get it off. Then anti-seize it.

Too bad dealerships don't do this when they take delivery, especially back east/ocean climates where there's salt.

Anyone have a nightmare story of breaking a lug nut in the wheel?

11-29-2010, 11:53 AM	#1
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Coolieman1220 Banned 73 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	Screw the lugs back in a little and put the car back down, the outward force should pop them off, or you can kick them. That usually works.
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psre08 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 330i E90 & 330Ci E46 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (3)	Changed my wheels yesterday... rear wheels were on pretty good after all lugs were removed, so a few solid karate kicks did the trick.
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Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	As I gather so far, we follow the scientific solution of kicking them really hard. Very well, I will do that
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Tzu Lieutenant Colonel 29 Rep 1,551 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	I'd soak in penetrating lube for 10-15 mins and then kick. It requires the impulse of the kick but not as much force.
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wchoy First Lieutenant 5 Rep 311 Posts Drives: '08 AW e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii / LA iTrader: (0)	LOL @ all of the above. hope you get the wheel off OP
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OEMconcept 251 Rep 1,636 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada/U.S iTrader: (9)	Anti-Seize is your friend. Always put Anti-Seize on your hub and a little dab on each bolt and you'll never have this problem. Ever!
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Is it really that hard to coat the hubs? I realize that this would drive up production costs/time for BMW but seriously. My dad's E65 has never had the wheels removed. I tried to change his brakes the other month and I gave up because I couldn't get the wheels off. I kicked, rubber mallet'd, and screamed at the wheels for like an hour.
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