How to Remove a Stuck or Seized Wheel - 4 Methods

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[@petrinakeay4075]

Thank you kind sir, I am a 65 year old lady, living in the back of beyond, I knew in theory how to change a wheel just never done it before. All going ok loosened the nits by standing on the brace, jacked it up, got the nuts off, feeling pleased with myself, but then that wheel was not budging. Thanks to your video I used a hammer on the front an then a few hits from the inside, it came away. Spare now on, you are a life saver. 👏👏👏

[@4DIYers]

You're very welcome, happy I was able to help!

[@williammitchell1804]

I sat on my butt and alternated legs, kicking the tire about 20 times total before it popped loose. Everywhere the rim touched the hub was thoroughly rusted together. Everytime I kicked the tire, the wheel rotated a little giving me a new area to break free. I am 70 years old, so this is doable for almost anyone. Thanks for the tip.

[@ivorycedor]

Omg you saved our lives today lol. We been at it for 3 hours and tried this for 5 seconds and the wheel pooped right off. Thank you

[@clewis5220]

Just tried this and it worked a treat thanks 🙏 I’m in my 60s So thought this method safe for my age 😂

[@DrunkenUFOPilot]

The kicking methods worked for me. If after all the methods in this video don't work, my next step would have been to discover oil where I live, become a millionaire, and just buy a new car.

[@4DIYers]

Happy I could help!

[@noahlangseth5196]

#4 worked when nothing else would. Had to drive around my neighborhood for a bit until it finally release. Thank you.

[@4DIYers]

You're welcome!

[@Pesmog]

There is method number 5 that we use with 40 tonne heavy trucks with flat tires at the roadside, and it works for cars as well if you don't have a heavy hammer available. If your vehicle has a spare wheel, then use that as a gentle battering ram. Just roll it at low speed into the wheel edge/tire of the stuck wheel. This works because the angle of impact is pretty much exactly 90 degrees and because a rolling wheel has a surprising amount of energy behind it due to its weight. I used this technique today when fitting the winter wheels on my 6 month old car where the alloys were about as stuck as any car I have ever seen with corrosion. You just have to be careful not to impact the surrounding bodywork and take care not to lose control of the spare on slopes. I must have done this a couple of hundred times over the years with stuck roadside flats and it always works and I have never damaged the bodywork yet. I have also done it with tractor tires with equal success.

[@nick_way]

Thanks very much for this. Number 5 just saved me :) 👊🛞

[@joeycitarella4308]

That's exactly what I did...worked like a charm

[@XoxJasonReynoldsxoX]

I just wanted to comment here and say that none of the 4 methods worked for me. I went around my block 6 times and 1 wheel was still not coming off. A few CAREFUL rolling impacts with the a wheel/tire that was being replaced popped her off. I appreciate this tip that allowed me to do this without buying even more tools!!!

[@TimPaddy]

I think this one will save me. I've changed a lot of wheels in my life, but my wife's vehicle gets stuck like no other. This sounds promising!

[@40gblakk]

2 years later and this is still the best method thank you kind sir for your comment.

[@austinolson824]

I've found the best way for me is remove all but 2 lug nuts that are across from eachother. Loosen those but dont remove them. Jack the car up and put a old brake rotor underneath about halfway towards the inside of the car. Then lower the vehicle on the rotor slowly. I've gotten even the most stubborn wheels off that way. Nice video bud.

[@4DIYers]

Never thought about that method, excellent idea and thank you for sharing!

[@yonseth788]

Thanks

[@anto0796]

Great idea!

[@peterhandelson1193]

Simply lower the tire unto the rotor?

[@austinolson824]

@@peterhandelson1193 yes Jack it up place the rotor underneath about halfway and release the jack slowly. Helps to hit the tire with a hammer when it's on the rotor to if it's still stuck.

[@Antonio-pq4fb]

Just wanted to say thank you. Method 4 worked in the end for me.

[@4DIYers]

You're very welcome!

[@matthewdelsignore7017]

Tire was seized and wouldn't budge. Watched this and drove the car not even 10 feet and heard it come loose. Thanks for the advice!

[@4DIYers]

You're very welcome!

[@markoni1986]

Method no.4 did a perfect job. Thanks for help!

[@4DIYers]

You're welcome!

[@robward1764]

Just saved my ass stranded with a stuck tyre at Christmas time. Thanks!

[@4DIYers]

Happy I was able to help!

[@johnhaerle3957]

None of those worked on my Xcursion. I had to loosen the rear tire lug nuts then put a 4x4 piece lumber with a jack at one end and force the tires apart. This worked easily and quickly. Beating on the tires, driving around with loose lug nuts, heating them, kicking them, lowering the jack quickly to drop it on the ground - none of that worked. On the front wheels, I was able to put a short piece of lumber between the tire and leaf springs and turn into it. That made the fronts pop off quickly. I hadnt taken off the wheels in about five years. I had redone the whole braking system and put new rims and tires on, then moved to a remote area where I barely log any miles on the truck compared to most people. Im glad I did this when I did cause if I had ever got a flat, I would have been screwed.

[@VERTY6IX]

Video helped greatly! Earned yourself another subscriber!

[@luisinhoens90]

This video was so much help. Not only because my driver's side rear wheel is seized, also because I've got the same truck

[@DamienMyers]

Thanks for the video. Method #4 worked like a charm. Only video that solved our dilemma. Appreciate it!

[@4DIYers]

You're welcome and thank you for the feedback!

[@steventhechef1538]

Perfect. Thank you for posting

[@4DIYers]

My pleasure!

[@justincatlett9354]

Method #1 all the way! thanks for the video.

[@4DIYers]

Right on and happy to help!

[@mrcutestuff]

Still at it! YAY!

[@bicivelo]

Last one did it for me. Thanks!!!

[@innaagent6105]

Thanks for the video. Method #4 +#3 worked.

[@4DIYers]

Awesome to hear and thank you for the feedback!

[@yoyomamad]

Thank you brother. It works.

[@4DIYers]

You're welcome!

[@XP5D]

I am very grateful for this ancient kicking technique. Due to its effectiveness I'll try it in my next fight!

[@joheewrx5278]

Makes it nice n easy when the first method works 😅. Had to give it a soft kick n there she goes. Thank you good sir, now i can put my new wheels on 😊🤝🏼

[@vex0009]

I just hammer the Fudge out of my gf's front wheels and I used rust penetrate oil and magic tricks...I finally got it out but I never thought of that number 4 tricks .....that's actually a good one

[@xray2333]

I tried the first and second method did absolutely nothing I don't really recommend the first method because you're kicking it towards the axle which really isn't going to do anything you wanted to go out words so the tire comes off but the third flask method worked perfect tire came right off after I had to whack it a little bit but it did get it unstuck it was on there very very bad it was on a police crown Victoria 2011 thank you so much for posting this video I would have never got it off.

[@4DIYers]

No problem, happy to help! Actually the first method works as a lever, so when hitting the one side, it'll kick out the opposite side.

[@ilinares0524]

#4 lifesaver! Thank you for the video.

[@jonathandavies5322]

Thank you so much. Method 1 worked for me.

[@4DIYers]

No problem, happy to help!

[@red1inerr113]

I've always put anti seize on the hub face and lug threads and never had a problem. Living in the rust belt I would never put a wheel back on without it.

[@Zoroaster4]

I agree. In Wisconsin. My cars only 3 year old, tire is copleatly stuck.

[@abrahamlincolnVEVO]

im currently dealing with that exact problem. Just bought a used car, its in a good condition but the guy never removed the fucking wheels. They just wont get off!! edit: took 2 days, 3 guys, a broken ratchet, a bent tire iron and a 4 foot long metal pipe

[@connectioncarousel]

Thank you! I did the kicking it backwards one and it worked! Thank you. ❤

[@4DIYers]

Happy to help!

[@OmarsGarage]

Thanks for the video. Had to change a tire yesterday and it was a doozy. Kicked the crap out of that wheel but trying to see if there are any other options.

[@Panhead49EL]

But if it's a flat tire you sometimes can't get enough weight on it to pop it loose. Wedge something under the tire, like a piece of 4x4 wood, then lower it down.

[@heekomogwin]

Sledgehammer on inner sidewall worked great, thanks! 👍

[@tripleaa5054]

Tried it all. Still can't get it off

[@mynrhuato4822]

It worked! Thank you!

[@googleuser868]

I always used a 4 foot 4x4 post. Couple hits usually did the trick. Always had a couple handy on the tow truck.

[@peterhandelson1193]

I read this and laughed, my apologies, 2 hits from the 4x4x4 and it popped right off. I think it must have to do with the shape of the 4x4 Thank you.

[@googleuser868]

@@peterhandelson1193 A little 4 wheel drive truck would be capable of doing the same thing. Lol

[@JoeKrussel]

Very Helpful. rove about 10 feet forward andnswerved to the right. Wheel broke loose immediately.

[@4DIYers]

Happy to hear it worked, thank you for the feedback!

[@julenemarmstrong-rj6zf]

I've tried all options on most videos. It a truck bed made into a pull trailer. None of the options have worked. Help!

[@4DIYers]

Have you tried penetrating oil?

[@fredabdul4311]

Thanks a lot

[@seachaser]

I appreciate your suggestions but to remove the right rear wheel on my 2011 F150 I used the vehicle jack between the leaf spring and the tire to pop it off. And Pop it did! Got er did.

[@PerfectRedeemer]

You saved me! Thank you! I sat down and starting kicking and it came off

[@johnwest8114]

Liked and subscribed. Thank you

[@4DIYers]

Thank you so much for the support, greatly appreciated!

[@whateveritwasitis]

THANK YOU

[@4DIYers]

No problem!

[@whateveritwasitis]

@@4DIYers was swapping out my snow tires in the driveway with a butter knife and a fork and I couldn't get them off if it wasn't for your Video

[@willmac623]

does #4 work with a flat?

[@cmair77]

Thank you ill try next time

[@4DIYers]

You’re welcome!

[@erickirklin2962]

great suggestions, but now what do we try next. Wheel still stuck. drove for two days with only two lug nuts tight, soaked with wd 40?

[@HoroRH]

None of these options worked for me. I ended up using a farmer's jack and a 2x4 of an appropriate length to span the space between the two rear wheels, and push the stuck wheel off

[@kevinmcdevitt1033]

#4 usually works great for the really stuck on wheels, but not always and if it is a brake job you need to do, may not be the safest (in my case the brakes are not working fully). I did it in my driveway and even a little on the local street in front of my house since not really any traffic. Even swerving and trying to lock up the E brake it's not coming off. It's a jeep so I even tried rolling over some split pieces of wood to get it to bounce... still nothing. These were all with the lug nuts backed off a few turns and with spraying some PB blaster between the drum and the wheel. Going to try again using Austin Olson's suggestion below. Don't have an old brake rotor around but do have some old landscaping bricks which should do the trick. PBB has been on the wheel over night also so hopefully will come off. Wish me luck.

[@chrismaragoudakis7603]

Did the rotor trick work for you? I am having same issues trying to get wheels off

[@jhengis1971]

This method should work. Leave a slightly more gap with the lug nuts and go off a slight bump like a driveway going into a street. Do that a few times and you should here that magic pop when it breaks free. Worst case drive around hitting the worst bumps.

[@MichaelMayfield347]

Thank you...

[@4DIYers]

You're welcome!

[@daveadams3383]

thank you large hammer behind the wheel on the tyre worked a treat

[@4DIYers]

You're welcome!

[@joew.8111]

You are brave doing all of this on gravel!

[@Pure-Crystal-Fire]

Thank you so much ! this helpled us LOADS tody God Bless you :)

[@christophemorency-pichet783]

Saved me with the inside hit 👍🏼

[@rzbusa2641]

One thing not mentioned is to rotate the tire between hits to even out the force and not get cockeyed. The tolerances since the 90s are so close, used to be way looser.

[@vernement4752]

I feel Method 1 should work for everyone, just be patient and don't be afraid to kick hard. Thanks for this life saving video

[@4DIYers]

Thank you and happy to help!

[@garethevans6990]

Pulled me out of a pickle by driving on a loose wheel. Thanks!

[@4DIYers]

No problem!

[@XxTheLostChaosxX]

I drove around. Thanks.!

[@jakobs2629]

Thanks

[@4DIYers]

No problem!

[@brandonheuving7068]

Would number 4 work for rear tires or just fronts?

[@4DIYers]

Yes it would

[@philhode5104]

I have brake stuck on caravan, tried to remove wheel,nuts are stuck,would this indicate that's why my brakes stuck

[@4DIYers]

Sounds like there is two separate problems. The wheel nuts are stuck either because they’re seized or over torqued, the brake would be stuck for another reason.

[@SirAggreyofAfrica]

Method one worked for me

[@kyleprashek7056]

Thanks the donkey kicks worked!

[@4DIYers]

Awesome to hear and you’re welcome!

[@elvishernandez9230]

How about when a lug nut breaks and the sleeve part is in the hole all the way in .. i cant take my wheels off

[@TTCZeus]

I have a question for method 4, I stupidly lowered my left front wheel down without lug nuts on and it lowered but kind of went on a slant inward for a few seconds and I raised it back up, didn’t hear anything happen really it just did not look right, wondering if I should be worried lol

[@KlondikeBars]

Did it damage the lug bolt threads? Only thing I'd be worried about if I understand correctly

[@clfehr08]

4th one worked a treat! Thanks.

[@4DIYers]

Happy to help!

[@Eroquel07]

Thanks, you save me.

[@4DIYers]

Glad to help!

[@Heavypsychoverdose]

or use a chisel/big screwdriver to wedge them off..None of above worked for me so I had to chisel off 4 wheels with big screwdrivers and a hammer... Now I have greased all contact surfaces and I will use a crowbar and sledge if this ever happens again. Yes salted roads my way.

[@davidweaver766]

If you are in a pinch and don’t have a hammer, use your spare tire. It works amazingly well.

[@4DIYers]

Great tip, thank you for sharing!

[@Connor_Dempsey]

We use a 32 oz rubber mallet and hit the outside of the rim and tire at the same time, with the long side of the rubber mallet head.

[@zaiohellgren9266]

so far 1 wheel have come loose and the others are stuck, i think i will go with the last method, a little scary but hopefully it will work.

[@kirbson12]

Had a tow guy do the "back kick' style and got a tire off my prius real easy. Except he did it HARD by pulling the leg way up in front....

[@MCraw-ep3qu]

Sledgehammer did the trick for me! Usually a kick is all I’ve ever needed! Thanks for the tip!

[@stayhigh8479]

Are you still active? I have a question

[@4DIYers]

Yes I am. What is your question?

[@Gymfreaks223]

What if nun of those methods work and we tried a blow torch and it still wont work

[@billboswell4509]

20 minute soak of Pblaster and method #3 did 2 wheels. Thanks for the tips.

[@4DIYers]

Awesome to hear!

[@rc4688]

I have a wheel stuck so bad none of these methods work. Now what?

[@claytonsneider7373]

I have now tried kicking, a sledge hammer and driving around with the lug nuts loose. Still STUCK. Might have to bring it to a mechanic.

[@spankzz]

Use a scissor jack with an impact and do that til it pops off trust me it'll come off

[@ulyssesmullins3181]

Soaked it with wd40 and drove back and forth on my driveway entrance. My driveway entrance has a 140 degree dip to it. Left 3 lug nuts halfway tightened.

[@MrCakerape]

Sledgehammer worked for me. Tyre was rusted on to fuck. Popped the new wheel on for now, but will change the breaks in a week or so after i get some other stuff i need for my car

[@tastelessgenie3261]

Iv taken a 50,000 btu propane heater and pointed at the wheel for about 10 minutes and it popped off when none of those meatheds worked.

[@GalenFrislie]

I pulled with garden tractor no luck

[@johnjephcote7636]

#4 is no use if the tyre is flat.

[@InboundG]

I’m workin on an 2016 f150 xlt stock rims, whoever designed this gets a special place in hell. These wheels WILL NOT COME OFF, I kicked, I hammered, I sledge hammered, and now I’ve driven it with the lug nuts loose around the block and over a curb. And it’s still strong enough to completely hold the weight of the truck with no lugs on still, this is ridiculous. Who is he hell puts aluminum wheels on a steel rotor, Jesus.

[@stevejette2329]

Parked sideways on a hill, leave lugs on loose. Sideways weight of car will be on rusty rim. Maybe rock the car.

[@000pu000]

None of these worked . Im taking it to the dealership.

[@RayH-]

Lay on your back and hit it with both feet at the same time

[@THATHATSALLFOLKS]

Loosen the nut and drive left and right till it’s loose slowly

[@chuzyrecona483]

Method 4 Can’t use weight of vehicle if tire flat

[@CaitlinRose312]

I cant drive it and its completely stuck

[@pavochon]

If you have time, remove the lug nuts and spray WD40.

[@dustinclark8946]

The 20lb sledge worked for me

[@undauntednomad]

None of these worked 😢

[@Worktocruise]

If you have a flat tire none of these work. I’m at a loss

[@StarskySTARS]

Yep same here non of these work for a tire that's actually stuck and flat.

[@kmacster1]

lol I used a 10 pound mall and didn’t work

[@FurthermoreJack]

Driving off the wheel will damage the rim in most cases creating a shake .. Just go to Walmart if sledge hammer fails

[@ThurisazKingslayer]

Thank you

[@4DIYers]

You're welcome!