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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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trying to get my new wheels and tires on but the rear stockers are sure stuck to the hubs any suggestions or tips from the pros???

thanks paul
 
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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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Try alength of 4x4 and 5lb sledge hammer hit tire/wheel from inside(backside) rotating wheel after each "whack!". The rims fit fairly tight on hub and with road dust/sand they get "glued" on.
 
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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:53 PM
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Thanks I'll try these and I'll be sure to get pics so I don't get the smileys from Mayfair

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Old May 21, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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I got it for you mayfair
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Old May 22, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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I know I've heard a trick for this, but for the life of me I can't remember it right now. Something like easing the truck down JUST until the tire touches the ground and rotating it .... something like that.

I can't remember ...
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 01:52 PM
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Used a dead blow hammer to get mine unglued, just whack the inside of the rim and rotate the tire around so you can smack it without dinging your brake calipers
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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Used a dead blow hammer to get mine unglued, just whack the inside of the rim and rotate the tire around so you can smack it without dinging your brake calipers
thats how I got mine off so they could be used on the dyno. guess they would be stuck since till that point I have never removed them since I pulled the truck off the lot
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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Take the lug nuts off and go for a drive
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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I second FroneDaddy, but, I would just crack them loose a few turns, don't remove them completely. Crack them loose, slowly go over a few curbs, jack her up, should do the trick. Works for me every time. Good luck.
 
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