 Tire Removal, How to pull off the tire |
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 Jul 8, 2006 - 8:22 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 28, '06 From Brooklyn, New York Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Hey guys how do I pull off the front left tires. I loosen the nuts, jacked it and then took the nuts completely off. How do I pull the tires, it seems like its stuck. I dont want to use extreme force or do I have to?
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Jul 8, 2006 - 8:38 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
yea, every once in a while, it'll get a little "stuck"...make sure all the lugs are off, then give it a litte "kick" at the top or bottom of the tire.
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Jul 8, 2006 - 10:02 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 19, '06 From Long Island, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
Sometimes kicking it from outside the tire won't work either. With the car properly secured (JACK STANDS) crawl underneath and give the tire 1 good kick with both your legs. DO NOT try this if the car is not properly secured.
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Jul 8, 2006 - 10:07 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Just smack the left and right of the tire with your hand continously. Or just kick the thing.
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Jul 8, 2006 - 10:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
sit down, kick top hard with heel, kick bottom hard with heel. repeat as necessary
i'll come off. if that doesnt work get a peice of metal bar between the spokes and pry. -------------------- |
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Jul 8, 2006 - 10:11 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 28, '06 From Brooklyn, New York Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I just gave it several huge tug. I'm looking for a BFGOODRICH tire and I'm not sure where to find it.
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Jul 8, 2006 - 10:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 21, '05 From Wpg, MB. Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
I used a rubber hammer and just tapped it from the inside and it came off pretty easily.
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Jul 8, 2006 - 10:33 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 27, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
im glad we got to read ALL the different ways to remove a stuck tire. . . . . .
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Jul 8, 2006 - 11:08 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 25, '06 From MN Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
Spray some w40 on it then kick it.....
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Jul 8, 2006 - 11:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Hollywood, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
get some WD-40 in there also, that helped me. let it soak in then give it a kick
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Jul 8, 2006 - 12:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
once it comes loose, smear the hub with anti seize.
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Jul 8, 2006 - 4:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 28, '06 From Brooklyn, New York Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
lol thanks for all the advices
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Jul 8, 2006 - 9:48 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
If all doesnt work.. a torch might work.. LOL
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Jul 8, 2006 - 9:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 29, '03 From 캘리포니아 Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
hmm a torch, havent heard of that idea before. very creative haha
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Jul 8, 2006 - 10:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
dont torch an alloy wheel.
1. it changes the hardness of the Alloy 2. it'll burn off the clearcoat 3. it'll ruin whatever finish is on the wheel -------------------- |
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Jul 9, 2006 - 8:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 12, '03 From Crestview, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Just kick it with the bottom of your foot. Also before you put the wheel back on, make sure and get a wired brush and clean the hubs.
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Jul 9, 2006 - 9:35 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
u need to jump kik the thing to loosen it. And when I say jump kik I mean back off ten feet, take a running, and jump kik the thing.
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Jul 9, 2006 - 10:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(soulshadow @ Jul 9, 2006 - 9:35 PM) [snapback]453876[/snapback] u need to jump kik the thing to loosen it. And when I say jump kik I mean back off ten feet, take a running, and jump kik the thing. thats an awesome way to meet a hot nurse.
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Jul 10, 2006 - 1:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
If the jump kick doesnt work.. I think a round house following it should do the trick..
or.. just grab a torch like I told you.. burn it off!!! hehehe |
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Jul 10, 2006 - 1:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 22, '06 From East Meadow, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(jdg371 @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:37 PM) [snapback]454110[/snapback] If the jump kick doesnt work.. I think a round house following it should do the trick.. or.. just grab a torch like I told you.. burn it off!!! hehehe walker texas ranger style --------------------  |
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