How to Remove a Stuck or Seized Wheel - 4 Methods
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- How to remove a stuck wheel on your vehicle. Stuck wheels happen due to corrosion between the #wheel and hub bore, hub face, or both. This can be even more of a problem if your vehicle is exposed to salt during the winter. Penetrating oil can be used with any of these methods around the hub face area and bore, just make sure it doesn’t come in contact with the brakes. Typically when you’ve removed the lug nuts or lug studs, hitting the wheel with the palm of your hand of the #tire works. #autorepair #diy #howto #mechanic
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Tools/Supplies Needed:
-dead blow hammer
-sledgehammer
-wire brush
-penetrating oil
-wheel wrench
Procedure:
Method #1
First is jacking up the wheel, make sure it’s safely elevated. Use the assistance of a jack stand and block the wheels if needed. Only raise the wheel an inch off the ground, the higher the vehicle is elevated, the higher the chance of the vehicle falling off its support.
Loosen the lug nuts, you don’t necessarily need to remove them. If the vehicle does tip off its support, the wheel is still held in place so the vehicle can’t completely fall.
Sit on the ground and continue to kick the wheel with your feet. This method works great whether you’re working on a vehicle at home or trying to change a flat.
Instead of sitting on the ground, you can also face your body away from the wheel and do a back kick. However, this style of kick may not provide as much force.
Method #2
Again making sure the vehicle is safely elevated and stable, lug nuts or studs can be left on partially or removed completely. Perhaps you may have some issues which prevents you from getting in a powerful kick, so instead a dead blow hammer on the sidewall, either outside or inside of the tire may work. Do not hit the wheel, regardless if it’s aluminum or steel, it can be damaged. However with a dead blow hammer, if it bounces over, there’s less chance of damaging the finish. These are available in a variety of sizes, the heavier the hammer, the greater force it can apply.
Method #3
If a smaller hammer doesn’t work, next is getting under the vehicle and using a sledgehammer. Make sure the vehicle is safely supported as we’re using more force and will require being under the vehicle. The lug nuts or studs should be left partially on so the wheel doesn’t fly off or if the vehicle does slip off its support, then the wheel can still hold it up somewhat. Only hit the sidewall of the tire, otherwise, you can damage the wheel. There is a minimal risk of damaging the tire here, a tire does take a fair amount of abuse when exposed to potholes at speed on the road.
Method #4
If all other methods fail, then use the weight of the vehicle to your advantage. This involves losing the lug nuts or studs one to two turns, just enough to give the wheel movement, but so it doesn’t fall off the vehicle. Then proceed to drive the vehicle around in a safe controlled area where there’s no traffic or people. Only do this at a slow speed, try driving in a circle, turning the wheel in different directions and alternative between forward and reverse if the problem is on a drive wheel. Once the wheel has broken free, then continue to jack up the vehicle and remove the wheel.
When reinstalling a wheel, some people do apply anti-seize and it’s not something recommended by the auto industry. The anti-seize may build-up, preventing the hub facing from pulling together, creating a tight contact. If that anti-seize gets on the threads of the wheel or lug studs, this can alter how the fasteners are torques. Even applying oil on these surfaces can only cause issues. The best maintenance method, before the wheel goes back on, use a wire brush to clean up the wheel or lug studs. Continue to clean up the hub face on the vehicle with a wire brush. And do the same on the hub face for the wheels. If you’re working with an aluminum wheel, use a brass wire brush on the wheel’s hub face instead. Metal particles from a steel wire brush can imbed in the aluminum promoting more corrosion. Then install the wheel.
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Thank you kind sir, I am a 65 year old lady, living in the back of beyond, I knew in theory how to change a wheel just never done it before. All going ok loosened the nits by standing on the brace, jacked it up, got the nuts off, feeling pleased with myself, but then that wheel was not budging. Thanks to your video I used a hammer on the front an then a few hits from the inside, it came away. Spare now on, you are a life saver. 👏👏👏
You're very welcome, happy I was able to help!
I sat on my butt and alternated legs, kicking the tire about 20 times total before it popped loose. Everywhere the rim touched the hub was thoroughly rusted together. Everytime I kicked the tire, the wheel rotated a little giving me a new area to break free. I am 70 years old, so this is doable for almost anyone. Thanks for the tip.
Omg you saved our lives today lol. We been at it for 3 hours and tried this for 5 seconds and the wheel pooped right off. Thank you
Just tried this and it worked a treat thanks 🙏 I’m in my 60s So thought this method safe for my age 😂
#4 worked when nothing else would. Had to drive around my neighborhood for a bit until it finally release. Thank you.
You're welcome!
I am very grateful for this ancient kicking technique. Due to its effectiveness I'll try it in my next fight!
There is method number 5 that we use with 40 tonne heavy trucks with flat tires at the roadside, and it works for cars as well if you don't have a heavy hammer available. If your vehicle has a spare wheel, then use that as a gentle battering ram. Just roll it at low speed into the wheel edge/tire of the stuck wheel. This works because the angle of impact is pretty much exactly 90 degrees and because a rolling wheel has a surprising amount of energy behind it due to its weight. I used this technique today when fitting the winter wheels on my 6 month old car where the alloys were about as stuck as any car I have ever seen with corrosion. You just have to be careful not to impact the surrounding bodywork and take care not to lose control of the spare on slopes. I must have done this a couple of hundred times over the years with stuck roadside flats and it always works and I have never damaged the bodywork yet. I have also done it with tractor tires with equal success.
Thanks very much for this. Number 5 just saved me :) 👊🛞
That's exactly what I did...worked like a charm
I just wanted to comment here and say that none of the 4 methods worked for me. I went around my block 6 times and 1 wheel was still not coming off. A few CAREFUL rolling impacts with the a wheel/tire that was being replaced popped her off. I appreciate this tip that allowed me to do this without buying even more tools!!!
The kicking methods worked for me. If after all the methods in this video don't work, my next step would have been to discover oil where I live, become a millionaire, and just buy a new car.
Happy I could help!
None of those worked on my Xcursion. I had to loosen the rear tire lug nuts then put a 4x4 piece lumber with a jack at one end and force the tires apart. This worked easily and quickly. Beating on the tires, driving around with loose lug nuts, heating them, kicking them, lowering the jack quickly to drop it on the ground - none of that worked. On the front wheels, I was able to put a short piece of lumber between the tire and leaf springs and turn into it. That made the fronts pop off quickly. I hadnt taken off the wheels in about five years. I had redone the whole braking system and put new rims and tires on, then moved to a remote area where I barely log any miles on the truck compared to most people. Im glad I did this when I did cause if I had ever got a flat, I would have been screwed.
I've found the best way for me is remove all but 2 lug nuts that are across from eachother. Loosen those but dont remove them. Jack the car up and put a old brake rotor underneath about halfway towards the inside of the car. Then lower the vehicle on the rotor slowly. I've gotten even the most stubborn wheels off that way. Nice video bud.
Never thought about that method, excellent idea and thank you for sharing!
Thanks
Great idea!
Simply lower the tire unto the rotor?
@@peterhandelson1193 yes Jack it up place the rotor underneath about halfway and release the jack slowly. Helps to hit the tire with a hammer when it's on the rotor to if it's still stuck.
#4 lifesaver! Thank you for the video.
Tire was seized and wouldn't budge. Watched this and drove the car not even 10 feet and heard it come loose. Thanks for the advice!
You're very welcome!
Just wanted to say thank you. Method 4 worked in the end for me.
You're very welcome!
Method #1 all the way! thanks for the video.
Right on and happy to help!
Method no.4 did a perfect job. Thanks for help!
You're welcome!
Still at it! YAY!
Thanks for the video. Method #4 worked like a charm. Only video that solved our dilemma. Appreciate it!
You're welcome and thank you for the feedback!
It worked! Thank you!
Makes it nice n easy when the first method works 😅. Had to give it a soft kick n there she goes. Thank you good sir, now i can put my new wheels on 😊🤝🏼
This video was so much help. Not only because my driver's side rear wheel is seized, also because I've got the same truck
Perfect. Thank you for posting
My pleasure!
Thanks for the video. Method #4 +#3 worked.
Awesome to hear and thank you for the feedback!
Thank you! I did the kicking it backwards one and it worked! Thank you. ❤
Happy to help!
Last one did it for me. Thanks!!!
Saved me with the inside hit 👍🏼
I appreciate your suggestions but to remove the right rear wheel on my 2011 F150 I used the vehicle jack between the leaf spring and the tire to pop it off. And Pop it did! Got er did.
Thank you ill try next time
You’re welcome!
But if it's a flat tire you sometimes can't get enough weight on it to pop it loose. Wedge something under the tire, like a piece of 4x4 wood, then lower it down.
Thank you brother. It works.
You're welcome!
Thank you so much. Method 1 worked for me.
No problem, happy to help!
Thanks for the video. Had to change a tire yesterday and it was a doozy. Kicked the crap out of that wheel but trying to see if there are any other options.
I tried the first and second method did absolutely nothing I don't really recommend the first method because you're kicking it towards the axle which really isn't going to do anything you wanted to go out words so the tire comes off but the third flask method worked perfect tire came right off after I had to whack it a little bit but it did get it unstuck it was on there very very bad it was on a police crown Victoria 2011 thank you so much for posting this video I would have never got it off.
No problem, happy to help! Actually the first method works as a lever, so when hitting the one side, it'll kick out the opposite side.
Liked and subscribed. Thank you
Thank you so much for the support, greatly appreciated!
I just hammer the Fudge out of my gf's front wheels and I used rust penetrate oil and magic tricks...I finally got it out but I never thought of that number 4 tricks .....that's actually a good one
You saved me! Thank you! I sat down and starting kicking and it came off
Sledgehammer on inner sidewall worked great, thanks! 👍
I always used a 4 foot 4x4 post. Couple hits usually did the trick. Always had a couple handy on the tow truck.
I read this and laughed, my apologies, 2 hits from the 4x4x4 and it popped right off.
I think it must have to do with the shape of the 4x4
Thank you.
@@peterhandelson1193 A little 4 wheel drive truck would be capable of doing the same thing. Lol
We use a 32 oz rubber mallet and hit the outside of the rim and tire at the same time, with the long side of the rubber mallet head.
Method one worked for me
#4 usually works great for the really stuck on wheels, but not always and if it is a brake job you need to do, may not be the safest (in my case the brakes are not working fully). I did it in my driveway and even a little on the local street in front of my house since not really any traffic. Even swerving and trying to lock up the E brake it's not coming off. It's a jeep so I even tried rolling over some split pieces of wood to get it to bounce... still nothing. These were all with the lug nuts backed off a few turns and with spraying some PB blaster between the drum and the wheel.
Going to try again using Austin Olson's suggestion below. Don't have an old brake rotor around but do have some old landscaping bricks which should do the trick. PBB has been on the wheel over night also so hopefully will come off. Wish me luck.
Did the rotor trick work for you? I am having same issues trying to get wheels off
This method should work. Leave a slightly more gap with the lug nuts and go off a slight bump like a driveway going into a street. Do that a few times and you should here that magic pop when it breaks free. Worst case drive around hitting the worst bumps.
Thank you...
You're welcome!
I've always put anti seize on the hub face and lug threads and never had a problem. Living in the rust belt I would never put a wheel back on without it.
I agree. In Wisconsin. My cars only 3 year old, tire is copleatly stuck.
im currently dealing with that exact problem. Just bought a used car, its in a good condition but the guy never removed the fucking wheels. They just wont get off!!
edit: took 2 days, 3 guys, a broken ratchet, a bent tire iron and a 4 foot long metal pipe
Thank you so much ! this helpled us LOADS tody God Bless you :)
Thanks
No problem!
great suggestions, but now what do we try next. Wheel still stuck. drove for two days with only two lug nuts tight, soaked with wd 40?
Very Helpful. rove about 10 feet forward andnswerved to the right. Wheel broke loose immediately.
Happy to hear it worked, thank you for the feedback!
THANK YOU
No problem!
@@4DIYers was swapping out my snow tires in the driveway with a butter knife and a fork and I couldn't get them off if it wasn't for your Video
Thanks, you save me.
Glad to help!
4th one worked a treat! Thanks.
Happy to help!
Pulled me out of a pickle by driving on a loose wheel. Thanks!
No problem!
None of these options worked for me. I ended up using a farmer's jack and a 2x4 of an appropriate length to span the space between the two rear wheels, and push the stuck wheel off
thank you large hammer behind the wheel on the tyre worked a treat
You're welcome!
Take a rope and loop it through the spokes a few times, then tie the rope to itself to make a big loop. Leave a lot of slack. Use a 2x4 or pipe to yank against the rope. Better yet, have 2 people yank on it. The problem with the kicking method is that the tire flexes which absorbs some of your energy whereas this doesn't waste any energy.
Great tip, thank you for sharing!
Thanks the donkey kicks worked!
Awesome to hear and you’re welcome!
so far 1 wheel have come loose and the others are stuck, i think i will go with the last method, a little scary but hopefully it will work.
Had a tow guy do the "back kick' style and got a tire off my prius real easy. Except he did it HARD by pulling the leg way up in front....
You are brave doing all of this on gravel!
How about when a lug nut breaks and the sleeve part is in the hole all the way in .. i cant take my wheels off
or use a chisel/big screwdriver to wedge them off..None of above worked for me so I had to chisel off 4 wheels with big screwdrivers and a hammer... Now I have greased all contact surfaces and I will use a crowbar and sledge if this ever happens again. Yes salted roads my way.
I have a question for method 4, I stupidly lowered my left front wheel down without lug nuts on and it lowered but kind of went on a slant inward for a few seconds and I raised it back up, didn’t hear anything happen really it just did not look right, wondering if I should be worried lol
Did it damage the lug bolt threads? Only thing I'd be worried about if I understand correctly
does #4 work with a flat?
20 minute soak of Pblaster and method #3 did 2 wheels. Thanks for the tips.
Awesome to hear!
If you are in a pinch and don’t have a hammer, use your spare tire. It works amazingly well.
Great tip, thank you for sharing!
What if nun of those methods work and we tried a blow torch and it still wont work
I've tried all options on most videos. It a truck bed made into a pull trailer. None of the options have worked. Help!
Have you tried penetrating oil?
Would number 4 work for rear tires or just fronts?
Yes it would
I have now tried kicking, a sledge hammer and driving around with the lug nuts loose. Still STUCK. Might have to bring it to a mechanic.
Use a scissor jack with an impact and do that til it pops off trust me it'll come off
Soaked it with wd40 and drove back and forth on my driveway entrance. My driveway entrance has a 140 degree dip to it. Left 3 lug nuts halfway tightened.
I have brake stuck on caravan, tried to remove wheel,nuts are stuck,would this indicate that's why my brakes stuck
Sounds like there is two separate problems. The wheel nuts are stuck either because they’re seized or over torqued, the brake would be stuck for another reason.
Sledgehammer did the trick for me! Usually a kick is all I’ve ever needed! Thanks for the tip!
Sledgehammer worked for me. Tyre was rusted on to fuck. Popped the new wheel on for now, but will change the breaks in a week or so after i get some other stuff i need for my car
Tried it all. Still can't get it off
I cant drive it and its completely stuck
Method 4
Can’t use weight of vehicle if tire flat
Loosen the nut and drive left and right till it’s loose slowly
Are you still active? I have a question
Yes I am. What is your question?
#4 is no use if the tyre is flat.
The 20lb sledge worked for me
None of these worked 😢
If you have time, remove the lug nuts and spray WD40.
Nah nah nah forget what everyone is saying this is it. Just put transmission fluid on hit wait a few minutes hit the wheel with a hammer, should come off about third swing. Most seized up wheel I ever had did that and 3 swings and she popped right off! Save yourself the trouble!
If you have a flat tire none of these work. I’m at a loss
lol I used a 10 pound mall and didn’t work
None of these worked . Im taking it to the dealership.
Driving off the wheel will damage the rim in most cases creating a shake .. Just go to Walmart if sledge hammer fails