Help, How Can I Remove Hub Rings?

[Ralow]

I am trying to put my OEM wheels back on for the winter but I can't get the hub rings off! Anyone know a trick to remove them without having to cut them off? I have the aluminum ones and I think they are rusted on...I knew I should have got the plastic ones!

[jeremyp]

Dude, I just went through the same thing. I sprayed it with Boeshield T-9 (you can WD-40 or equivalent) and used a small chisel and tapped lightly all around the edge and it popped off easily.

J

[Ralow]

Yeah, I tried the WD-40 but I could only get the back ones off. I only had a flat head screw driver though. I'll try the chisel though before I take it to the tire shop. Thanks!

[Lextech2k3]

go buy yourself a can of PB Blaster....best rust penetrant known to man...no joke eat that stuff off in 2 mins flat!....i use it daily at work.

[jeremyp]

Yep, PBBlaster kicks !Removed!. I use it on my boat.

[SKperformance]

I am not sure ,but have you tried to remove the center cap of the rim and tap it off back wards with a large 19mm or larger socket and a hammer?

[jeremyp]

I am not sure ,but have you tried to remove the center cap of the rim and tap it off back wards with a large 19mm or larger socket and a hammer?

The ring doesn't get stuck on the wheel it gets stuck on the hub. Small chisel works very easily.

[SKperformance]

They can get stuck on either . especially if it is the wrong flange style.

[Ralow]

Thanks...that PB Blaster worked like a charm...I didn't even have to work too hard to get them off...just spray and remove...thanks for the tip! :)