EYE_WHY Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I plan on putting my 15 pugs (w/ Nokian Hakkapaliittas (yay)) on sometime soon but I am pretty sure the stock steel wheels have rusted on and might take some work to get off. Is there an easy way to get stubborn wheels off besides the BFH and some powerful swings? If not, whats the easiest way to get 'em off with a BFH? I imagine you wouldn't want to be directly hitting the wheel so maybe use a peice of wood to pound on? What do you guys do???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave valiant Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 BF dead blowH If that doesnt work, then I get the BFH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I have an air tool called a pin scaler. Basically high speed jackhammer effect with lots of steel pins that stick out. It's for cleaning paint and rust off of metal. I give the wheel a hit with that round the studs while pulling on the back and most of them pop off. I have had to break down to the BFH before though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EYE_WHY Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 So basically I should just pound the livin' bejesus out of em' with like an 8 pound sledge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodsWagon Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Sometimes heat from a propane torch right round the center helps. Not too much mind you, you don't want to burn the grease in the bearings. But yeah, just bang them harder than you think you should and they will come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 unbolt the wheels while its on the ground, lift it up with a hydraulic jack and drop it fast, they should break loose, just watch your feet and hands;) sure beats ruining the wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EYE_WHY Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 unbolt the wheels while its on the ground, lift it up with a hydraulic jack and drop it fast, they should break loose, just watch your feet and hands;) sure beats ruining the wheel And that won't hurt the studs or anything?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 never has for me, i`ve done it on several cars including subarus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tycho Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 never has for me, i`ve done it on several cars including subarus. Penetrating oil and a few whacks with a 4x4. Apply the oil in the bolt holes and around the wheel center. Just did that last night (works every time with minimal fuss). Silicon grease on the hub/wheel surface prevents it from seizing as bad in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 at work, we use a sledge hammer while the car is up in the air. Normally we hit the tires so not to damage the rims but sometimes, we've got to take desperate measures;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru Jim Maple Ridge Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 One good whack on the bottom of the INNER sidewall takes them off 'painlessly' every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarian Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Take the lugs off and go wheeling!!! I am just kidding, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROGDOR! Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Loosen the lug nuts to just a little tighter than finger tight, then drive around in a circle in both directions. DON'T drive the car more than a couple hundred feet like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenw22 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 When I put the wheels on, I use a liberal coat of anti-seize on the face of the hub, and also on the threads of the studs. As far as getting the wheels off, I use a combination of a small 5-lb mini-sledge and a 36" prybar. Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahDL88 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 When I put the wheels on, I use a liberal coat of anti-seize on the face of the hub, and also on the threads of the studs. I would urge extreme caution against putting any lubricant on the threads of your wheel studs. You really don't want your lug nuts coming loose. Just not a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84gl Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 loose'n lugs go in circles works every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenw22 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 I would urge extreme caution against putting any lubricant on the threads of your wheel studs. You really don't want your lug nuts coming loose. Just not a good idea. Anti-seize isn't much of a lubricant. I've been using it for several years, and I've never had problems with lug nuts coming loose. The only time I've had lug nuts coming loose was the last time I took my car in for new tires. I didn't check and re-torque the lug nuts afterwards, like I normally do. It only took a couple of days on the gravel roads before the lug nuts had started to loosen off. Needless to say, I got myself a discount on my next tire purchase from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EYE_WHY Posted January 19, 2006 Author Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hmm, driving around in circles didn't seem to work. I think I'll just take it to a local auto place and have them pound the bejesus out of them, they seem pretty good on there. Also, by the wear of my tires I am pretty sure they haven't been rotated for the whole life of them so I imagine those rear wheels haven't been off in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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