Rear wheel stuck on hub!!

Drifty// · 05-22-2012, 01:21 AM

Fortunately, I got it off. I put the wheel bolts back in, a couple turns each. Then, I lay down on my side and scissor kicked the inside sidewall of the tire with the heel of my boot. Took a few tries, too.

Should there be antiseize on the hubs, or something?

Krozi · 05-22-2012, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Drifty//

Fortunately, I got it off. I put the wheel bolts back in, a couple turns each. Then, I lay down on my side and scissor kicked the inside sidewall of the tire with the heel of my boot. Took a few tries, too.

Should there be antiseize on the hubs, or something?

You're a badass hahah do work!

And yea antiseize works very well.

**ben@tirerack** · 05-22-2012, 08:51 AM

Given your foresight and wisdom in using the wheel bolts to make sure the wheel didn't fall on the ground, we will assume that jackstands were used to make sure the car didn't fall and crush whatever parts of you were under it.

It definitely can take a bit of brute force to get a wheel loose sometimes. Some like to use a heavy rubber mallet. Others, like yourself, prefer to put the boots to it. Anti-seize is a good thing, but on the hubs only. Don't let it get anywhere near your bolts.

Snig · 05-22-2012, 10:07 AM

This has happened to me as well. Pain in the ass!

DARK_M3 · 05-26-2012, 12:26 AM

I just banged the back with my rubber mallet.

MMME30W · 05-26-2012, 05:59 AM

Yup. BTDT.

2x4 on back with Harbor Frieght 2 1/2 lb dead blow hammer ftw.

+1 on anti seize on the hub landings.

bigjae1976 · 05-26-2012, 10:36 AM

lol. My rear hubs have quite a bit of rust in them. I haven't had an issue but I do use quality lubro moly anti-seize on the hub face.

Drifty// · 05-27-2012, 10:54 PM

Thanks guys. I will carefully antiseize it. I actually didn't have a rubber mallet handy, or I'd have used it.

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ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 726 iTrader: (0)	Given your foresight and wisdom in using the wheel bolts to make sure the wheel didn't fall on the ground, we will assume that jackstands were used to make sure the car didn't fall and crush whatever parts of you were under it. It definitely can take a bit of brute force to get a wheel loose sometimes. Some like to use a heavy rubber mallet. Others, like yourself, prefer to put the boots to it. Anti-seize is a good thing, but on the hubs only. Don't let it get anywhere near your bolts. __________________ _______________________________________________ To credit the forum, click through one of the banners in my signature and the top of the page, or call me direct at 877.522.8473 ext 660. Email:ben@tirerack.com

05-26-2012, 05:59 AM	#6
MMME30W Riff Raff Refugee Drives: Civic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 600 iTrader: (1)	Yup. BTDT. 2x4 on back with Harbor Frieght 2 1/2 lb dead blow hammer ftw. +1 on anti seize on the hub landings. __________________ Character does count. For too long we have gotten by in a society that says the only thing right is to get by and the only thing wrong is to get caught. Character is doing what's right when nobody is looking... " --J. C. Watts

05-26-2012, 10:36 AM	#7
bigjae1976 Brigadier General Drives: 04 330Ci, 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,046 iTrader: (8)	lol. My rear hubs have quite a bit of rust in them. I haven't had an issue but I do use quality lubro moly anti-seize on the hub face. __________________

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05-22-2012, 10:07 AM	#4
Snig Here, have a gif. Drives: 2008 SGM E90 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: 2013 MG 335i M-Sport 6MT Posts: 1,354 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E90 [0.00]	This has happened to me as well. Pain in the ass!

05-26-2012, 12:26 AM	#5
DARK_M3 Banned Drives: 08 E90, 89 Grand Wagoneer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,294 iTrader: (3)	I just banged the back with my rubber mallet.

05-27-2012, 10:54 PM	#8
Drifty// Second Lieutenant Drives: A4 quattro 3.2 MT6; E92 6MT Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 250 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. I will carefully antiseize it. I actually didn't have a rubber mallet handy, or I'd have used it.