Ralow Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyp Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralow Posted December 17, 2003 Author Share Posted December 17, 2003 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lextech2k3 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyp Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Yep, PBBlaster kicks !Removed!. I use it on my boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremyp Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 They can get stuck on either . especially if it is the wrong flange style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralow Posted December 30, 2003 Author Share Posted December 30, 2003 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! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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