Whack'em with a mallet?

Schom · 03-10-2013, 09:27 PM

When changing out the m3 wheels, do they typically sticK? Am guessing no, with studs instead of lug bolts.

Seems like maybe a dumb question, but on my x5 the wheels were unbelievably difficult to separate from the rotor after the lugs were off and many dudes on the forum suggested hitting them with a mallet to break them loose. Was a common problem amongst other x5 owners, and that was a common solution.

Is a bit suspect with a 4500 lb truck on a jack doing this, and at that point Just said f it and took to the tire shop. Would like to swap my own in the m3. Curious if I'm in the same boat and just shouldn't even try.

My c4 cab with bolts also does this.

LucWerkz · 03-10-2013, 10:56 PM

Mine get stuck on the hub all the time. I whack the tire with a mallet, doesn't take that much force though.

apecush · 03-11-2013, 09:16 AM

sit beside the car, put your feet on the bottom of the wheel, and pull on the top in sharp bursts of force. the lever action will remove the tire in no time.

Schom · 03-11-2013, 02:16 PM

Thanks guys. Is more common than i realized then. I was just reefin on my x5 and didn't make progress. Then again, maybe I'm a poooosie. Will try on m3 in about a week.

passing · 03-11-2013, 02:23 PM

just kick it pretty hard at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 positions..

M3PO · 03-12-2013, 08:06 PM

Agreed. Give it a kick with a couple bolts threaded in a bit so it doesn't fall off.

WarrantyTracker · 03-13-2013, 12:38 PM

Mispost

apecush · 03-13-2013, 02:09 PM

lithium grease on the hub bore of the wheel does a fine job to prevent seizing...

M3 Esq · 03-13-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by passing

just kick it pretty hard at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 positions..

This is what I do.

Schom · 03-13-2013, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apecush

lithium grease on the hub bore of the wheel does a fine job to prevent seizing...

We've done this on our primary clutches on snowmobiles. Works well to prevent seizing onto the crank. Didn't think to use it here. Will try it. Thanks.

fuddman · 03-15-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by apecush

lithium grease on the hub bore of the wheel does a fine job to prevent seizing...

I was told by a tire dealer that they do not do this because if the stuff gets on your brake disc/pads you could lose your brakes.

MasterP · 03-18-2013, 09:49 AM

I used loc tite anti seize on just the hub bore. No issues, no brake issues either.

05Mdriver · 03-19-2013, 12:10 PM

jack it up.. remove bolts.. slowly lower the car.. wheels pop right off.

MikeBlaszczak · 03-19-2013, 10:55 PM

I just use Liqui-moly Anti Sieze.

2000gsr · 03-21-2013, 10:14 AM

Couple of donkey kicks will do it.

03-10-2013, 09:27 PM	#1
Schom Private First Class 14 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 e92 6mt Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Minnesooooota iTrader: (0)	Whack'em with a mallet? When changing out the m3 wheels, do they typically sticK? Am guessing no, with studs instead of lug bolts. Seems like maybe a dumb question, but on my x5 the wheels were unbelievably difficult to separate from the rotor after the lugs were off and many dudes on the forum suggested hitting them with a mallet to break them loose. Was a common problem amongst other x5 owners, and that was a common solution. Is a bit suspect with a 4500 lb truck on a jack doing this, and at that point Just said f it and took to the tire shop. Would like to swap my own in the m3. Curious if I'm in the same boat and just shouldn't even try. My c4 cab with bolts also does this.
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LucWerkz Banned 78 Rep 1,237 Posts Drives: e70 X5 4.8i (Temporarily) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: DC/VA/MD/PA iTrader: (1)	Mine get stuck on the hub all the time. I whack the tire with a mallet, doesn't take that much force though.
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apecush Lieutenant 30 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2)	sit beside the car, put your feet on the bottom of the wheel, and pull on the top in sharp bursts of force. the lever action will remove the tire in no time.
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Schom Private First Class 14 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 2008 m3 e92 6mt Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Minnesooooota iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. Is more common than i realized then. I was just reefin on my x5 and didn't make progress. Then again, maybe I'm a poooosie. Will try on m3 in about a week.
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passing hey 56 Rep 476 Posts Drives: caprice wagon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cruisin down the street in my '64 iTrader: (5)	just kick it pretty hard at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 positions..
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M3PO Colonel 83 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	Agreed. Give it a kick with a couple bolts threaded in a bit so it doesn't fall off. __________________ 2008 IB E92 M3\| BBS \| KW \| Arkym \| Platte Forme A.G. \| Active Autowerke \| K&N \| Fabspeed \| Dinan \| Evolve-R
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WarrantyTracker Track? What Track? I was just riding along . . . 46 Rep 694 Posts Drives: Alpine White E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: An Undisclosed Location iTrader: (1)	Mispost Last edited by WarrantyTracker; 04-25-2013 at 09:48 AM..
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apecush Lieutenant 30 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2)	lithium grease on the hub bore of the wheel does a fine job to prevent seizing...
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MasterP Colonel 721 Rep 2,342 Posts Drives: All the M's Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Where do you want me? iTrader: (8)	I used loc tite anti seize on just the hub bore. No issues, no brake issues either.
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05Mdriver Colonel 349 Rep 2,348 Posts Drives: TT Flat Six Join Date: May 2010 Location: pa iTrader: (99) Garage List 2007 Porsche Turbo [10.00] 2008 BMW M3 [10.00] 2005 BMW M3 [10.00]	jack it up.. remove bolts.. slowly lower the car.. wheels pop right off. __________________
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MikeBlaszczak Private 4 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mercer Island, Washington iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Cadillac Escal ... [0.00] 2010 BMW M3 [0.00] 1999 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00]	I just use Liqui-moly Anti Sieze.
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2000gsr First Lieutenant 18 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Couple of donkey kicks will do it.
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