ScooterMaxiJim Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 I have a flat in passenger front due to a tire sidewall gash - so sealant isn't an option. Used a jack to raise the car, now with lug nuts off see that the wheel and brake system is integrated such that it doesn't just pop off. Is there a secret lever somewhere, or am I going to have to get a tow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus 3 golfer Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 Wheel is just "stuck" to the wheel hub. Watch videos on youtube on various ways to free the stuck wheel. obob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obob Posted June 14, 2017 Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 (edited) Wheel is just "stuck" to the wheel hub. Watch videos on youtube on various ways to free the stuck wheel. My personal favorite is a kick, though with the tire deflated that would be less effective. Edited June 14, 2017 by obob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScooterMaxiJim Posted June 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2017 I have a flat in passenger front due to a tire sidewall gash - so sealant isn't an option. Used a jack to raise the car, now with lug nuts off see that the wheel and brake system is integrated such that it doesn't just pop off. Is there a secret lever somewhere, or am I going to have to get a tow? Plus 3 hit the nail on the head! Nice mallet on the tire sidewall with a piece of 2x4 would have been best, but lowering the jack put enough stress on it to get an unfreeze pop. Wheel is on its way to the shop for tire replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus 3 golfer Posted June 15, 2017 Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 First, I try sitting on the floor and give a two feet kick to the tire. If that doesn't work, I've also lowered my floor jack to pop the wheel off. To prevent seizing of the wheel to the hub, I have put anti-seize on the hub. JAZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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