Can Not remove Tire from Car!

Tiny
NEW2HIES
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  • 2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 53,000 MILES
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?
Sunday, July 19th, 2009 AT 12:12 PM

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Tiny
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.
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Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 AT 12:01 PM

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