Stuck Tire Mazda 3

[F1mania]

I attempted today to change over summer to winter tires , but tires refuse to come off .I can not tell if there is some fusing from rust or what . Does anyone have tips to get stubborn tire off. Would spraying WD40 be a bad idea ?

[Crash]

I have that happen to me all the time as I often work on older SUV's.

Over time, the alloy wheel chemically reacts with the steel hub, and the wheel gets stuck firmly on.

You can try spraying WD40 down around the wheel lug holes or from the back of the wheel. You can try, but it's never worked for me.

You can try levering the inside of the wheel against part of the hub assembly. The brake caliper if you have to, but go careful, you don't want to break anything.

Another way which works for me, is hitting the tire from the inside with a large hammer, again, don't go too crazy. I "gently' use a long handled sledge hammer, then you don't have to get right under the vehicle.

Whatever you do MAKE SURE THAT THE CAR IS WELL SUPPORTED. Use axle stands, blocks of wood, anything, but make sure that when you're under there levering and hitting things, the wheel doesn't fly off and unbalance the car and have it fall down on you.

Once you do get them off, clean up the alloy corrosion and smear where the wheel meets the hub with anti-sieze paste.

Good luck :wink:

I don't think it would work. I could only advise you to check for any hint of rust or chemical leak.
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[apl16]

take to a local shop and do things under controlled conditions.........safe and shouldn't be too expensive........bonne chance!!!!!

[The General]

Originally Posted by Crash

Another way which works for me, is hitting the tire from the inside with a large hammer, again, don't go too crazy. I "gently' use a long handled sledge hammer, then you don't have to get right under the vehicle.

Whatever you do MAKE SURE THAT THE CAR IS WELL SUPPORTED. Use axle stands, blocks of wood, anything, but make sure that when you're under there levering and hitting things, the wheel doesn't fly off and unbalance the car and have it fall down on you.

Once you do get them off, clean up the alloy corrosion and smear where the wheel meets the hub with anti-sieze paste.

Once again, the Crash-Man tells it like it is.

I properly support the car with two axle stands and leave the floor-jack in place for extra support. I then use a rubber mallet and pound on the wheel while turning it with the other hand. This way I try and break the rust evenly. I own 15-year old cars, happens to me all the time and this trick works every time.

apl16's idea is not bad either...

[Lesley]

Yup, all of my vehicles are at least 10 years old and I heartily endorse this method.

[The General]

Originally Posted by Lesley

Yup, all of my vehicles are at least 10 years old and I heartily endorse this method.

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