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KDS · 01-27-2009, 02:36 PM

Hey all,

This morning I went to put on my new steel wheels and winter tires but, no matter how much I pulled, I could not get my factory alloys off. (Yes, I removed the lug bolts, smart-asses!) I've only had the E46 for nine months and have no idea the last time the wheels were off the car, but can't imagine that the backing plates are rusted.

I hate the idea of hauling on a tire while the car is up on a jack. Anyone know how to break the bond without having a car fall on me?

E30M3 · 01-27-2009, 03:45 PM

axe head to the inside of the tire....

Shocka · 01-27-2009, 06:20 PM

Theres a big inflated ring around the rim, whack it with something.

KDS · 01-27-2009, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by Shocka

Theres a big inflated ring around the rim, whack it with something.

That's awesome. Thank you.

Shocka · 01-27-2009, 09:19 PM

get it off?

twinpac · 01-27-2009, 10:43 PM

kick it! or heat the rim a bit it will help

01-27-2009, 02:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
KDS Senior Member Supporting Member Joined: Jul 2004 From: Vancouver, BC Posts: 216 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 1 0 Times in 0 Posts	Winter Wheel Swap Problem Hey all, This morning I went to put on my new steel wheels and winter tires but, no matter how much I pulled, I could not get my factory alloys off. (Yes, I removed the lug bolts, smart-asses!) I've only had the E46 for nine months and have no idea the last time the wheels were off the car, but can't imagine that the backing plates are rusted. I hate the idea of hauling on a tire while the car is up on a jack. Anyone know how to break the bond without having a car fall on me? __________________

01-27-2009, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
E30M3 Senior Member Name: Declan Joined: Nov 2007 From: Richmond Posts: 534 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 5 4 Times in 4 Posts '88 BMW M3	axe head to the inside of the tire.... __________________

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01-27-2009, 06:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shocka Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver Posts: 362 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 11 Times in 10 Posts	Theres a big inflated ring around the rim, whack it with something.

01-27-2009, 09:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Shocka Senior Member Joined: Jun 2008 From: Vancouver Posts: 362 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 4 11 Times in 10 Posts	get it off?

01-27-2009, 10:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
twinpac Member Name: adrian Joined: Dec 2008 From: kelowna Posts: 36 iTrader: 0 Thanks: 0 0 Times in 0 Posts	kick it! or heat the rim a bit it will help

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