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Old 05-05-2010, 06:08 PM
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Hello again all! Heres my latest problem. I got a flat and i'm trying to change the tire. I took off all lug nuts and the tire still wont come off. Is there a center locking nut or something that i need to remove from the center of the wheel as well? Is there a special tool that i need or is it stuck somehow? Please help again i dont want to damage the rim.
 
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Old 05-05-2010, 08:22 PM
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Lug nuts are it. I think the wheel is just rusted to the rotor. May need to use more elbow grease.
 
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thank you so much, i'll try that right away.
 
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A big rubber mallet.....
Contact me if you need any work done, were pretty local.

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Originally Posted by P4NTH4
Hello again all! Heres my latest problem. I got a flat and i'm trying to change the tire. I took off all lug nuts and the tire still wont come off. Is there a center locking nut or something that i need to remove from the center of the wheel as well? Is there a special tool that i need or is it stuck somehow? Please help again i dont want to damage the rim.
If you can't get em off, an old truck drivers method, loosen all the nuts just half a turn, remove the jack and drive it 2/3 yards/metres. That should break the seal.
 
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Old 05-08-2010, 11:05 AM
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Thanx guys for all the help. I tried the rubber mallot method and finally got it off so i"m riding again!! Thanx again guys.
 
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When you replace the wheel use a smear of Coppaslip on the mating face.
 
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