Reply With QuoteI had to use a sledge hammer and tap from behind. Took a few hits to loosen enough. Now I remove wheels every few months. Driving around with loose wheels nuts seems to be recommend by "experts" on YouTube but I wasn't too keen on that idea.
Scott
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Hi folks, hope someone can help me out here. Today I've been pulling my Compomotives off to put some nickel anti-seize on the back of them as the risk of galling has been mentioned in other threads and also I think someone even had a couple stuck. (Unfortunately I can't find that thread)
Alas, I'm too late. One of my front wheels is proving particularly difficult to shift. Before I start using bigger implements, any suggestions on how to get this wheel off?
Thanks,
David
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SubscriberI had to use a sledge hammer and tap from behind. Took a few hits to loosen enough. Now I remove wheels every few months. Driving around with loose wheels nuts seems to be recommend by "experts" on YouTube but I wasn't too keen on that idea.
Scott
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Thanks Scott. Yeah I saw those loose wheel nut ideas on Youtube. Made me nervous! Did you tap the sledgehammer on the tyre or with a piece of timber (?) on the rim?
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Rhino Platform : GOE compressor, Tx & front bash plates, deluxe sliders
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Sit on the ground across the front of the vehicle then kick the tyre on its inside, rotating it to kick all around to work it off.
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Thanks Scott, Graeme. I got the sledge hammer out but thought I'd give the kicking one more try. It worked. Phew! Thanks gents. David
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MY14 SDV6 SE Corris Grey
Compomotive 18s : D697s : Traxide DBS : LLAMS : ARB compressor : IC-455
Rhino Platform : GOE compressor, Tx & front bash plates, deluxe sliders
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SubscriberI forgot that I did the kicking too after a few sledge taps.
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Swaggie
BMW's are notorious for this as well.
A hit with a big piece of wood fixed up a mates Beemer.
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Which anti-seize product are people using to prevent this problem, and any recommended suppliers?
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SubscriberUse a nickel based anti-seize. DO NOT use a copper based one which are the most common.
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Regards,
Scott
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Link to my D4 Build Thread
D3 2005 V8 Petrol
Ex '77 RRC 2 door. Long gone but not forgotten.
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