Can Not remove Tire from Car!

2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
53,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NEW2HIES
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I followed the manual to remove the tire, however once I removed the 4 lugnuts, the tire is still tight to the hub and will not come off. What do I do?
Jul 19, 2009 at 12:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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This isn't uncommon. The wheel has corrosion and has frozen to the hub. I use a dead blow hammer (hammerhead is full of sand,soft faced) and smack them off. NOTE: If you use a steel hammer, place a 2x4 between the hammer and the wheel so you don't damage the wheel.
Sep 3, 2009 at 12:01 PM