MY WHEELS ARE STUCK - An easy way to free them
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- čas přidán 8. 04. 2020
- Freeing stuck VW wheels is nothing new to me. I've dealt with them for over 20 years. However, the rear wheels on my Mk7 are the most stubborn wheels I've ever had. It took a long time to discover, but here is an easy way to free them from a corroded hub.
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Every now and then, the internet spits out a gem. Today was one of those days. I thank you from the bottom of my rusty hubs.
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OMG! Absolutely Amazing! I was stuck on the side of the road waiting for CAA to arrive within 90mins, in the middle of nowhere. After watching this video, it took me 5 mins to remove the seized tire. Total life saver! Thank You!!!🤩
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I don’t care who showed you, you’re a genius!!! 35 years on working on my own vehicles and today I learned something new!!! Thank you…
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Awesome tip. I was unsuccessful with all the other tips available but your tip of shaking the car was the one that helped me. Appreciate sharing this precious info
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I forgot all about this trick used to do this way back in the days. My Toyota prerunner Runner was seriously stuck in back great smart video
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Hey, I like your tip on stuck wheels. We’re about the same age and I learned something here. I’m not too arrogant to learn things from others. You have great energy and you made a great video. Thank you much👍🏻
Thanks for commenting, Ox! I still enjoying new things from time to time, too. I appreciate your comments regarding my recording style. Take Care!
Bought a car with one of the lugnuts missing...never seen anything this stuck, nothing worked, ankle injury kicking tire along the way...until i tried your method!!! Bravo sir
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@StealthGTI learn something everyday sir!
Best tip, so far this year, 2 rocks and it was done! Cheers mate.
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Anti-seize on the hub is what I have done for years. Works pretty well 90% of the time. Light amount of course. Also a wire brush to clean off the hub before I reinstall.
Thanks for sharing your advice.
Great video! Had this issue today. All sorted now, thanks 👍😁
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This really helped me out today, thank you!😃
Excellent! There must be an epidemic of stuck wheels because this video has seen a lot of traction lately. 😳 Glad it helped you! Thanks for visiting.
Love the intro - made me giggle. Great video as always. Thank you for using millimeter as a metric user this makes me very happy ;)
Glad you enjoyed it! Most cars today have metric parts. Therefore, I use metric tools and metric units of measure. :-) OH, I just realized where you heard me say "millimeter." In that case, it is a far more precise and brief descriptor than "thirty-second of an inch." HAHA! Take Care!
Worked to free my 330i rear wheel which was well stuck - thanks for the tip!
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This worked first time for me, alloy wheels were stuck on. I heard the dull click as I lowered the jack, many many thanks for sharing this. Some anti seize when they go back on.
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Cool they said you learn something new everyday and I did 👍🏼. Nice tire rocking the same ones on my GTI
Thanks! I'm going to do a video about my tires. I have a few sets of wheels and tires to show. Thanks for visiting.
Mind blown. That worked incredibly
Excellent! Thanks for the report!
Brilliantly simple.
Why didn’t I think of that!
Thanks for posting 👍
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It happened on my JK Jeep. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you for this extremely valuable info!!
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Great tip. Thank you! I appreciated the humor at the start of the video as I had the exact same thinking when my wheel stuck...wtf??? Lol
Glad it helped! Lately, I've been having "Discount Tire" do my rotations to maintain their warranty. They do a good job of cleaning the hub faces each time; so, I haven't seen them struggle with removing any wheels. Thanks for visiting!
Lovely intro, actually laughed.
Thanks 😄
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I have the same problem...Great idea ! Thanks
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Thank you! First time changing winters off a VW Atlas and was worried I was gonna be stuck… not anymore! 😊
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Thank you for posting this up. We have two Toyotas here at the house with aluminum rims that do exactly what you've described. Armed with this information winter changeover might be a little merrier this year !
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Worked for my MK7 Golf. Cheers 👍🏻
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Thanks for sharing. This worked!
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Big thank you for this. I wish I’d watched this before attacking my alloys with a lump of wood!! Worked a charm after all else had failed. Little note- mine were REALLY stuck. Rocking the car released the top edge initially. I had to wind the nuts all the way in , roll the car forward so the wheel was the opposite way up and then repeat the process to free it off completely.
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Good tip. I put light coat of on corner where you point it out and the surface of hub where it meets the wheel. Definitely go light with antiseize
Thanks for sharing your experience. Take Care!
Thats a nice tip. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you very much for the very nice video. It works very well.
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So I decided if I was going to subscribe based on whether or not you cursed the tire out when you noticed it was stuck. You didn't disappoint.
HAHA! To be honest, eight years serving afloat has made me no stranger to salty language. My wife's cats have foul mouths, too, if I'm the one translating for her. ;-) But I choose to keep my videos clean with the hope of broadening their appeal. Thanks for the sub!
Just did this, amazing it worked like almost instantly..
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That worked!!! ..with a few hard kicks .. Thanks !!
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Very neat idea…aluminum wheels do love to stick to steel rotors…a tiny bit of anti-seize around the center does wonders. And there’s a wheel alignment stud you can use on the studded wheels like VW that works great for removing and replacing.
Thanks for the note! I've since been allowing Discount Tire to do my rotations as part of their tire warranty. The techs hit my hub faces with rotary wire brushes at each rotation. Seems to do the trick. Take care!
Great tip ! Thanks !
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Thank you so much for this video you’re a lifesaver
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that helps a lot , thanks
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I just had this problem. For anyone else that does, if all else fails. Losing the bolts like he did in the video. And drive the car back and forth 2 feet when the car is back on the ground. I read that on a forum and it worked for me. Not sure if it's the best idea so I say only do it in a worse case scenario. Also good video, it did help me out a bit.
That'll work. If rocking in the driveway hadn't worked, then I would have driven around the block. They'd certainly break free from that. Thanks for visiting.
@@StealthGTImoi j'ai mes 2 roue de derrière coller j'ai faire 7 km en prenant des courbe à 60 kmh et juste 1 sur 2 c'est libérer
You can also put a small wedge under the inside of the tyre which will create an angle to help release the wheel.
Thanks for sharing!
I usually brush off the hub and clean it with brake clean then a thin film of antiseize on the contact points. Just a tiny little brushing so it's barely there and it does a good job. This is a great tip though! My rear wheels get stuck as well. Not sure what makes these cars do this moreso than others
Thanks for sharing your method.
Worked for me, thanks
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I to have just learned from this video, thanks alot.
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Nice video. Normally if the wheel gets stuck, no need to rock the car, just drop the car jack suddenly, and the weight of the car will unstuck it. Making use of the dumb force of the car... but the rocking also works of course :-) I will always apply a very thin layer of Copper-grease on the hub. No more stuck wheels....
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Brilliant! Got a bit stuck what to do after a mallet and WD40 didn't help. The car was also on a slight slope so didn't want to shake it too much on the little roadside jack.
Thanks! :)
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Thank you!!!
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Good method
Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks.
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Really good video thnx a million
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You’re the man
Thanks! I hope it worked for you!
I have just used this method, but the rocking didn't work so I drove it round the block and that did the trick. All 4 wheels released easily. Yesterday I hit one wheel with a hammer and block, but nothing.
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Thanks mate so easy.....
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On my 02 MK4 the first time ( 12+ years ago ) I went to remove my wheels ran into the same problem...My fix use scotch Brite pads to clean up the face of the rim and hub I originally started using lithium grease recently switched to Fluid Film you will always incur some sort of corrosion in the area.
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Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
Love the powder coated Nagaros
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@@StealthGTI We have the same car. Except mine is DSG. We are the same age too.
Had this happen to me yesterday in a 2006 Ford Expedition. I had to put all the lugs nuts on hand tight and then I drove slow up and Dow the driveway a few times and that worked.
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Thank you
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Works!
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It’s a good tip. I’d be interested to know the force exerted on the threads while doing this though as you’ve taken away the friction force between the bolt / wheel / hub to do this.
I don't imagine it's terrible since it only lasts a few seconds. Remember, I'm loosening just one turn, which may be about a millimeter. I forgot about another technique: during my research, I found that some mechanics will actually loosen the lugs (half-turn?) and drive the car around the block. I think what I'm doing is far less consequential. Thanks for visiting.
9k views with only a 140 likes, I appreciate this video and hope it works for me tomorrow!! I dropped the video a thumbs up and subscribed.
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@@StealthGTI unfortunately it didn't, they are really rusted on..bought an 8lb sledge today also and beat on it after I heated it up..not sure what I'm gonna do yet..lol.
@@joshwebber98 - Interesting. Try one additional turn of each lug bolt, then go for a SHORT drive, like around the block. The cornering forces may help break the bonds. Good Luck!
Literally had this issue last week
Nice! I have some of the VW paste that someone recommended. I haven't tried it yet, but will certainly post a follow-up when I do. Thanks for visiting.
I was once under a bmw trying to kick off the tyre. Still no joy. We got it off by loosening the bolts half way and reversing the wheel up a kerb until it clicked. It came off clean once unscrewed.
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Thanks for the good video, do they not loosen up already when you lower the car on the wheel with the hubs barely tightened?
Thanks for the comment! No, unidirectional pressure is not enough. Some mechanics loosen the lugs and then drive around the block. But that much time/effort is not necessary. Rocking the car allows lateral pressure to free the wheels. Leaving the bolts mostly-installed ensures that the wheels don't shift TOO much. Take Care!
I did this yesterday to get my wheels off. Today I'm looking for a better method and I see this lol
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What is the tool that fits on the impact gun to pretension the bolts? Name and brand.
I've had this one for over 10 years: www.idparts.com/torque-limiting-socket-17mm-17mmtqsocket-hdt17c17-p-6245.html. I've seen similar sockets elsewhere... search the phrase "torque limiting socket" to find your size. To be clear, I use this to avoid overtightening. I still check each lug with an actual torque wrench to ensure correct specs. Thanks for visiting.
If you have rusty hubs just scotch-brite the hub, de-grease the surface and shoot it with some rust converter. It will create a barrier, turn the rust black, and is a paintable base if you want to paint the hubs as well
Thanks for the tip!
Oh ok, will do that too! Thanks!
Hi @StealthGTI, I have a completely flat rear driver-side tire on my 2013 VW Passat that is stuck. What can I do to unseize it?
The same technique will work regardless of tire inflation. Just loosen the lug bolt *a little* and rock the car, just like in the video. Good Luck!
A helpful video for those in your situation but your concerns about anti-seize are largely unfounded. Yes, some people overdo it, but a very thin layer across the face of the hub and a slightly thicker layer around the center collar will prevent wheels from sticking. Been doing this for 20+ years with no issues and my wheels practically fall off the car every time I remove them. FYI, the problem is caused by dissimilar metal corrosion and the anti-seize becomes the sacrificial element (as opposed to your wheels!) so it's best to clean the hubs and re-apply every time you pull the wheels. Takes a couple extra minutes, but then you don't have to worry about the wheels sticking to the car, particularly on the side of the road when you have to change a spare in the rain.
Thanks for the tips. I didn't want to make the video any longer by explaining the corrosion. Good to know a tiny bit of anti-seize along the hub will not spread excessively.
You and j came up with the same solutions independently lol I even do the same to get the wheel back on
To get the wheel back on? I don't get it. I just line up the bolts and zip them in place.
One of the benefits of having spacer is it would not seize up the wheels to its spacer thus easy to remove them. No matter how much anti-seize I put never helped.
Thanks for sharing that.
Yeah but try removing the spacer after being there for so long is a pain. Tell me about it
@@mk6_csg978 certain brands or spacers have notch or hole that i can use it to pry it out. get something with notches for easy removal
I also go with 90ft lbs on the lugs 👍🏻
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Really off topic. What are your thoughts on RSR clutch kit? Does it holds well ? How many miles on it?
The RSR is fantastic. It's holding very well. And, as stated in other videos, I can be a bit abusive with it. I'm APR Stage 2 (around 370 lb-ft) and tow trailers. Even with a trailer in tow, I don't mind putting my foot into the accelerator from time to time. My tires are sticky; so, rather than spinning, all of the torque pulling 4500 lbs of car/trailer is held at the clutch. The harshest thing I do with my clutch is backing a trailer up my inclined driveway, especially if it has a heavy load. I have to be careful when backing between my other cars. That means I'm backing at slower than idle speed, which requires slipping the clutch. This is particularly painful in the dark when I cannot see what I'm doing. See what I mean in this 20-second video segment: czcams.com/video/ByltEJerp1k/video.html. Still, the clutch is doing great. It has almost 70,000 miles. Thanks for visiting.
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Thanks. Most things I read about RSR are positive. I’m is20 swapped stage 2 on 2018 sportwagen 4MO and stock clutch is going (slippage started recently).
Still debating between DMF setup like Sachs/RSR and some SMF stage 2 kit.
I like the drivability of retaining DMF.
@@posimard8131 - When I replied, I forgot that we're in the "Sticky Wheels" video. If you haven't seen my "20 Questions" video, check out this sequence for my testimony about the RSR clutch: czcams.com/video/rOW8zgKdD0c/video.html
Torquing wheels twice, first to a slightly lower value and then to specs, ensures proper results. Few people do it.
Thanks for noticing. I usually hand-torque them when the wheel is in the air, then torque to full spec on the ground... and check them a few days later.
Hmm very nice idea you got, you know what, when you pull out all the nuts and tried pulling out the tire and you kinda say "what the f _ _ _" i just giggled hahahaha i can relate, because im like you hours ago when i supposed to clean my break pads but to my dismay that happend, Thanks, will try that tomorow, by the way, i subscribed to your channel. Thanks again. Watching here in the Philippines
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Jealous of car owners, as this is a little harder with a full sized truck with road salt seized tires. Rear tire was stuck last month so badly the only way I could remove it was with a tow strap on the tire, tow strap on a thick tree and a come-along between them. Came off like a shotgun blast lol.
Only place I put anti-seize is behind my brake rotors, but placing them on the wheel itself just seems like a bad idea. Even a slight imbalance can introduce wobble at highway speeds.
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Agree, tends to be the rear . Will try that next time 👍🇬🇧
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Just put anti seize on the hub centric😊, Not the hub face, your rims will come off easily every time even in the rust belt.
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My bud wrap your tool socket with blue tape. No more scratches on the wheels.
HAHA! I'm pretty careful. I haven't had a problem in 30+ years. :-)
How many times have you changed the rear discs and pads? I have a sticky rear piston and don't know if it's needing a new caliper. It's a 2014 GTD I have and only 41k miles but it's got an epb on it so need to take it to the garage. Also my GTD comes with these wheels.👍
My brakes are still original. As for the sticky piston, a good mechanic will lube the pistons before pressing them back into the caliper during a brake job. Thanks for visiting.
@@StealthGTI original brakes wow! There's 6mm of pads left on the good side, on the sticky side they are 4mm and 5mm. I took the pads out and cleaned then greased the slide pins with silicone grease and put copper grease on the edges of the pads where they slide. But it's still sticking as the disc gets hot. I have seen video showing how to wind the epb back but don't want to try that incase I end up with a fault light on the dash. My discs are very rusty so I'm thinking I'll just get new discs/pads fitted when the garage opens after lockdown. Good shout in greasing the piston and hopefully it's ok.
Did all that and still stuck! Let whole car down on Jack and STILL stuck! Any other ideas??
With the lugs loosened about a millimeter, take the car for a SHORT drive at low speeds, including a turn or two. That will shift some weight along the hub faces. Good Luck!
I dropped the car to try your trick, and dropping the car alone did the trick
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This did not work for me. What did the trick was to loosen the bolts and whack it with a 4x4 endwise. Lots of force but made of wood so no damage. Another video had a guy who used a log so that's basically what I did with the 4x4. Mine was cut down to 3-4 feet long so not the entire 8' piece of lumber.
Excellent! A short drive, I mean about 200 feet can work, too. Regardless, glad it worked for you. Thanks for visiting.
Didn't work for my car, but I try again tomorrow.
Did you try again? Perhaps some penetrating fluid in addition to rocking? Thanks for visiting!
It doeesnt work i just tried it. When a tire is flat its not 100% so the rim kept moving as I was pushing the car and i and a skinny geezer like him i can bench 425 squat525 and deadlift 615. I almost brok the tail light i was rocking the car so hard
Loosen the lugs another turn and don't push on the tail light. ;-) I'd recommend a SHORT drive, just 100 yards, but not with a flat. Good Luck!
Thanks for the analysis....Arnold.....lol
Some anti seize on the hub & threads , you’ll never have to do this again.
On the THREADS? Doesn't that affect the torque value by essentially lubricating the threads? I'd only consider putting the anti-seize on the mating surface of the hub. Thoughts? Thanks for commenting.
StealthGTI all you want is just a light coating, wipe off excess with a towel. If you torque it down to 85ft lbs, it’s still 85 ft lbs. Besides the steel studs can handle so much more.
Same with the nub. Get a light coating, wipe off excess. I’ve been using this method for 10 years in the northeast, every time the wheel comes off easily. The trick is the "light " coating. After you wipe it should look like it has gray dust coating on it.
@@StealthGTI Yes absolutely on the threads is fine. Work it in with your fingers, wipe off excess with a towel, and then torque to spec. I've been doing this for decades on multiple vehicles, never an issue with torque retention on the studs/bolts. Feel free to coat the rim/hub mating surface as well. Unless one goes crazy over applying, there will not be antiseize flying around later. Nice tip to free the stuck rim BTW.
@@jeffsimpson5874 - Thanks, Jeff!
This is a very helpful video. VW has a paste to put on the hub to prevent corrsion, I put this paste on my car and it works great.
her is the part number: (G052109A2) A little goes a long way :)
Thanks for sharing that! I think I may have a tube that was given to me many years ago. I don't think I remembered what it's for. I'll have a look.
Light coat of grease cures this.
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my bmw x5 front wheel stuck fuck it
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Didn’t work
Two possibilities: 1) You can loosen the lugs 1mm more (one turn?) and/or 2) Instead of rocking the car, take it for a very short, SLOW drive... I'm talking about 500 feet... just enough to subject the car to a few bumps lateral forces, and light braking. Good Luck!
@@StealthGTI I’ll try tomorrow. Sob is on there tight.
@@rickendicott1260 - If that doesn't work, then your only option, other than taking it to a pro, is to use a heavy mallet. Loosen (but don't remove) the lugs A LOT, then beat the wheels silly around the perimeter until they finally come off. Wire brush the flanges and wheel mating surfaces before putting them back on.
How did it go?
Superb.
Thanks a lot