Tire and rim stuck on car?

JIM CODY

MEMBER
2010 DODGE JOURNEY
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
75,000 MILES

My car is a 2010 Dodge Journey. I have a flat tire on the rear passenger side of the car. I jacked the car up to remove the tire, took the lugs off still stuck, please help me.

Saturday, December 18th, 2010 AT 5:49 PM

1 Reply

SQM

MECHANIC
6,383 POSTS

Hello,

It sounds like the wheel is just seized on the hub.
When this happens, you will simply have to apply force to get the wheel loose from the hub.
First make sure that the vehicle is secured with jack stands.
You can use a hammer or mallet and try to hit the tire from a lateral angle. Just pick a spot that is easier for you and hit, then turn the wheel and hit. As you turn and hit the tire, the wheel will slowly release from the hub. This method can also be done with kicking.
Just be sure to hit the tire and not the wheel.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/wheel-removal-and-re-installation

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.

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