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Help me out with this, please. I thought it'd be smart to get an old set of usable winter tires/rims on. I can't get the front passenger wheel off  All lugs are off, as well as the anti-theft rig in the middle. I thought WD40, but by the brake discs? Doesn't sound smart to me.. Suggestions?
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Have you tried a BFH yet?
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No, I haven't. I was thinking perhaps rust converter?
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BFH or my favorite (though probably only able to do this with the car on a lift), put a lug nut on and then kick the crap outta the back of the wheel.
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Put the lug nuts back on, not too tightly and drive 10 feet or so. That might help get it loose.
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Will do first thing in the morning, I'll wiggle the wheels left and right slightly as well and see if it'll "crack" loose. Damn, never thought of that  
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Like has been suggested , when it happens to me (hasn't happened on my 'Tour yet) , I'll put the lugs on a few turns & kick that bugger !! Just please make sure the car's secure (i.e. have a jackstand or 2 under there - just in case) when you start kicking . You should be able to kick it from the outside of the wheel to bust it loose , so you're not under the car when you're kicking . Kick the tire , not the wheel (leverage  ) . Try it out , it usually works .
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Originally posted by Tony2005:
Put the lug nuts back on, not too tightly and drive 10 feet or so. That might help get it loose.
That sounds like a terrible idea...I'd just kick it. Always worked for me.
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That's why you put a dab of anti-seize on the rotor hat.
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Grab a long 2X4 and brace it against a strong part of the suspension, pry on the tire from the back side. Should come off easy.
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