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MY WHEELS ARE STUCK - An easy way to free them 

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Freeing stuck VW wheels is nothing new to me. I've dealt with them for over 20 years. However, the rear wheels on my Mk7 are the most stubborn wheels I've ever had. It took a long time to discover, but here is an easy way to free them from a corroded hub.
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@bobdentremont1666
@bobdentremont1666 Год назад
Every now and then, the internet spits out a gem. Today was one of those days. I thank you from the bottom of my rusty hubs.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for visiting!
@Kevinhaghighat
@Kevinhaghighat Год назад
OMG! Absolutely Amazing! I was stuck on the side of the road waiting for CAA to arrive within 90mins, in the middle of nowhere. After watching this video, it took me 5 mins to remove the seized tire. Total life saver! Thank You!!!🤩
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Amazing! Glad you found my video! Thanks for visiting!
@nolynoe5796
@nolynoe5796 Год назад
I don’t care who showed you, you’re a genius!!! 35 years on working on my own vehicles and today I learned something new!!! Thank you…
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Excellent! I'm glad you found the video to be helpful! Thanks for visiting!
@jjtcb7509
@jjtcb7509 8 месяцев назад
Bought a car with one of the lugnuts missing...never seen anything this stuck, nothing worked, ankle injury kicking tire along the way...until i tried your method!!! Bravo sir
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 8 месяцев назад
Glad it worked for you. Thanks for visiting!
@jjtcb7509
@jjtcb7509 8 месяцев назад
@StealthGTI learn something everyday sir!
@dodge20071
@dodge20071 4 года назад
Anti-seize on the hub is what I have done for years. Works pretty well 90% of the time. Light amount of course. Also a wire brush to clean off the hub before I reinstall.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks for sharing your advice.
@rammohans1372
@rammohans1372 6 месяцев назад
Awesome tip. I was unsuccessful with all the other tips available but your tip of shaking the car was the one that helped me. Appreciate sharing this precious info
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 6 месяцев назад
Glad it helped! Thanks for visiting!
@ismewhat1234
@ismewhat1234 Год назад
I forgot all about this trick used to do this way back in the days. My Toyota prerunner Runner was seriously stuck in back great smart video
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Glad to refresh your memory! Thanks for visiting.
@oxmachines
@oxmachines Год назад
Hey, I like your tip on stuck wheels. We’re about the same age and I learned something here. I’m not too arrogant to learn things from others. You have great energy and you made a great video. Thank you much👍🏻
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Thanks for commenting, Ox! I still enjoying new things from time to time, too. I appreciate your comments regarding my recording style. Take Care!
@keithappleyard642
@keithappleyard642 2 года назад
Best tip, so far this year, 2 rocks and it was done! Cheers mate.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Glad it helped! Thanks for visiting!
@badatallgames1046
@badatallgames1046 2 года назад
Great video! Had this issue today. All sorted now, thanks 👍😁
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Glad it helped! Thanks for visiting!
@stuartroberts2949
@stuartroberts2949 Год назад
This really helped me out today, thank you!😃
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Excellent! There must be an epidemic of stuck wheels because this video has seen a lot of traction lately. 😳 Glad it helped you! Thanks for visiting.
@Clint_L
@Clint_L 3 года назад
Love the intro - made me giggle. Great video as always. Thank you for using millimeter as a metric user this makes me very happy ;)
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 3 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it! Most cars today have metric parts. Therefore, I use metric tools and metric units of measure. :-) OH, I just realized where you heard me say "millimeter." In that case, it is a far more precise and brief descriptor than "thirty-second of an inch." HAHA! Take Care!
@afn163
@afn163 2 года назад
Worked to free my 330i rear wheel which was well stuck - thanks for the tip!
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Glad it helped! Thanks for visiting.
@mk6_csg978
@mk6_csg978 4 года назад
Cool they said you learn something new everyday and I did 👍🏼. Nice tire rocking the same ones on my GTI
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks! I'm going to do a video about my tires. I have a few sets of wheels and tires to show. Thanks for visiting.
@NoZenith
@NoZenith 4 года назад
Lovely intro, actually laughed. Thanks 😄
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
HAHA! That was my goal. Thanks for visiting.
@ghostinthemachine76
@ghostinthemachine76 4 года назад
Brilliantly simple. Why didn’t I think of that! Thanks for posting 👍
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for visiting.
@ghostinthemachine76
@ghostinthemachine76 4 года назад
StealthGTI 👍
@ThePokerStreets916
@ThePokerStreets916 2 года назад
Great tip. Thank you! I appreciated the humor at the start of the video as I had the exact same thinking when my wheel stuck...wtf??? Lol
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Glad it helped! Lately, I've been having "Discount Tire" do my rotations to maintain their warranty. They do a good job of cleaning the hub faces each time; so, I haven't seen them struggle with removing any wheels. Thanks for visiting!
@sentencj4x4
@sentencj4x4 3 месяца назад
It happened on my JK Jeep. Thanks for sharing.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 месяца назад
Glad you found it useful. Thanks for visiting!
@gilhannon3134
@gilhannon3134 3 месяца назад
Thank you for this extremely valuable info!!
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 месяца назад
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for visiting!
@kerrypeachey1544
@kerrypeachey1544 Год назад
This worked first time for me, alloy wheels were stuck on. I heard the dull click as I lowered the jack, many many thanks for sharing this. Some anti seize when they go back on.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Glad it helped! Thanks for visiting!
@chrisbrenner4598
@chrisbrenner4598 2 года назад
Mind blown. That worked incredibly
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Excellent! Thanks for the report!
@ShadyJeffrey
@ShadyJeffrey 2 года назад
I just had this problem. For anyone else that does, if all else fails. Losing the bolts like he did in the video. And drive the car back and forth 2 feet when the car is back on the ground. I read that on a forum and it worked for me. Not sure if it's the best idea so I say only do it in a worse case scenario. Also good video, it did help me out a bit.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
That'll work. If rocking in the driveway hadn't worked, then I would have driven around the block. They'd certainly break free from that. Thanks for visiting.
@ELChinois
@ELChinois 11 месяцев назад
​@@StealthGTImoi j'ai mes 2 roue de derrière coller j'ai faire 7 km en prenant des courbe à 60 kmh et juste 1 sur 2 c'est libérer
@xzink05x
@xzink05x 3 года назад
So I decided if I was going to subscribe based on whether or not you cursed the tire out when you noticed it was stuck. You didn't disappoint.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 3 года назад
HAHA! To be honest, eight years serving afloat has made me no stranger to salty language. My wife's cats have foul mouths, too, if I'm the one translating for her. ;-) But I choose to keep my videos clean with the hope of broadening their appeal. Thanks for the sub!
@devonwagoner624
@devonwagoner624 2 месяца назад
Thanks for sharing. This worked!
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 месяца назад
Glad it helped! Thanks for visiting!
@OnlyUseMeMouth
@OnlyUseMeMouth 2 года назад
Worked for my MK7 Golf. Cheers 👍🏻
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Glad it helped! Thanks for visiting!
@JavierPartyOfFive
@JavierPartyOfFive Год назад
Thank you! First time changing winters off a VW Atlas and was worried I was gonna be stuck… not anymore! 😊
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Glad you found it helpful! Take care!
@ravi270783
@ravi270783 4 года назад
Thats a nice tip. Thanks for sharing.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks for visiting.
@LouSaudi
@LouSaudi 5 месяцев назад
I have the same problem...Great idea ! Thanks
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 5 месяцев назад
Glad it helped. Thanks for visiting!
@christheplumber7873
@christheplumber7873 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for posting this up. We have two Toyotas here at the house with aluminum rims that do exactly what you've described. Armed with this information winter changeover might be a little merrier this year !
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 9 месяцев назад
Glad it helped Thanks for visiting!
@Joseph-eh4rs
@Joseph-eh4rs 3 года назад
Good tip. I put light coat of on corner where you point it out and the surface of hub where it meets the wheel. Definitely go light with antiseize
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 3 года назад
Thanks for sharing your experience. Take Care!
@KrustyKlown
@KrustyKlown 2 года назад
That worked!!! ..with a few hard kicks .. Thanks !!
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Glad it helped! Thanks for visiting!
@jijunzhang6816
@jijunzhang6816 Год назад
Thank you very much for the very nice video. It works very well.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
You're welcome! Glad it helped!
@yutub561
@yutub561 4 года назад
I usually brush off the hub and clean it with brake clean then a thin film of antiseize on the contact points. Just a tiny little brushing so it's barely there and it does a good job. This is a great tip though! My rear wheels get stuck as well. Not sure what makes these cars do this moreso than others
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks for sharing your method.
@flintmonz
@flintmonz 4 года назад
Great tip ! Thanks !
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks for visiting.
@coloradoboo1071
@coloradoboo1071 10 месяцев назад
Very neat idea…aluminum wheels do love to stick to steel rotors…a tiny bit of anti-seize around the center does wonders. And there’s a wheel alignment stud you can use on the studded wheels like VW that works great for removing and replacing.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for the note! I've since been allowing Discount Tire to do my rotations as part of their tire warranty. The techs hit my hub faces with rotary wire brushes at each rotation. Seems to do the trick. Take care!
@Shafaylove
@Shafaylove Год назад
Thank you so much for this video you’re a lifesaver
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Glad it helped! Thanks for visiting!
@alleycatvietnam
@alleycatvietnam 4 года назад
On my 02 MK4 the first time ( 12+ years ago ) I went to remove my wheels ran into the same problem...My fix use scotch Brite pads to clean up the face of the rim and hub I originally started using lithium grease recently switched to Fluid Film you will always incur some sort of corrosion in the area. My GTI 1.8 T with 285 K Revo stage one flash, performance exhaust manifold- cold air intake- performance exhaust muffler. I keep her up to factory specs serviced by my local VW, the shop foreman and I have been good friends for about 12+ years now I just walk into the shop and we chat about any topic under the sun.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Very nice! Thanks for sharing.
@zodwathusi4156
@zodwathusi4156 10 месяцев назад
Just did this, amazing it worked like almost instantly..
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 10 месяцев назад
Great to hear! Thanks for visiting!
@bentodd5212
@bentodd5212 5 месяцев назад
Big thank you for this. I wish I’d watched this before attacking my alloys with a lump of wood!! Worked a charm after all else had failed. Little note- mine were REALLY stuck. Rocking the car released the top edge initially. I had to wind the nuts all the way in , roll the car forward so the wheel was the opposite way up and then repeat the process to free it off completely.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 5 месяцев назад
Nice to see that you were able to get them off. Thanks for visiting!
@LeroyRichardson-bi7to
@LeroyRichardson-bi7to Год назад
that helps a lot , thanks
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks for visiting!
@DOBERMAN715
@DOBERMAN715 3 года назад
You can also put a small wedge under the inside of the tyre which will create an angle to help release the wheel.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 3 года назад
Thanks for sharing!
@xboxozzy
@xboxozzy 2 года назад
Worked for me, thanks
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Good to hear. Thanks for visiting!
@GTI_CHHA
@GTI_CHHA 4 года назад
Nice video. Normally if the wheel gets stuck, no need to rock the car, just drop the car jack suddenly, and the weight of the car will unstuck it. Making use of the dumb force of the car... but the rocking also works of course :-) I will always apply a very thin layer of Copper-grease on the hub. No more stuck wheels....
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks for sharing your experience.
@stevecariggillio4139
@stevecariggillio4139 4 месяца назад
I did this yesterday to get my wheels off. Today I'm looking for a better method and I see this lol
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 месяца назад
Excellent. Thanks for visiting!
@alangordon9524
@alangordon9524 3 года назад
Awesome! Thanks.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 3 года назад
Glad you liked it! Thanks for visiting!
@iainadam1005
@iainadam1005 10 месяцев назад
I to have just learned from this video, thanks alot.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 10 месяцев назад
Glad it was helpful! Take Care!
@lisihoxha7388
@lisihoxha7388 7 месяцев назад
Really good video thnx a million
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 7 месяцев назад
Glad it helped. Thanks for visiting!
@nickdegroot2445
@nickdegroot2445 3 года назад
Thanks for the good video, do they not loosen up already when you lower the car on the wheel with the hubs barely tightened?
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 3 года назад
Thanks for the comment! No, unidirectional pressure is not enough. Some mechanics loosen the lugs and then drive around the block. But that much time/effort is not necessary. Rocking the car allows lateral pressure to free the wheels. Leaving the bolts mostly-installed ensures that the wheels don't shift TOO much. Take Care!
@freedomofabird
@freedomofabird 3 месяца назад
Thank you!!!
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 3 месяца назад
You're welcome! Thanks for visiting!
@simono.d9469
@simono.d9469 4 года назад
It’s a good tip. I’d be interested to know the force exerted on the threads while doing this though as you’ve taken away the friction force between the bolt / wheel / hub to do this.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
I don't imagine it's terrible since it only lasts a few seconds. Remember, I'm loosening just one turn, which may be about a millimeter. I forgot about another technique: during my research, I found that some mechanics will actually loosen the lugs (half-turn?) and drive the car around the block. I think what I'm doing is far less consequential. Thanks for visiting.
@ernestobarahona4016
@ernestobarahona4016 2 года назад
Thanks mate so easy.....
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Glad it helped! Take Care!
@hedgefun
@hedgefun Год назад
Brilliant! Got a bit stuck what to do after a mallet and WD40 didn't help. The car was also on a slight slope so didn't want to shake it too much on the little roadside jack. Thanks! :)
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Glad it helped! Thanks for visiting.
@bernardcharlesworth9860
@bernardcharlesworth9860 Год назад
Good method
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Thanks!
@SteveN-pw4dj
@SteveN-pw4dj 9 месяцев назад
I have just used this method, but the rocking didn't work so I drove it round the block and that did the trick. All 4 wheels released easily. Yesterday I hit one wheel with a hammer and block, but nothing.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 9 месяцев назад
Excellent! Glad it worked for you. Thanks for visiting!
@joshwebber98
@joshwebber98 2 года назад
9k views with only a 140 likes, I appreciate this video and hope it works for me tomorrow!! I dropped the video a thumbs up and subscribed.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Did it work? Thanks for your support!
@joshwebber98
@joshwebber98 2 года назад
@@StealthGTI unfortunately it didn't, they are really rusted on..bought an 8lb sledge today also and beat on it after I heated it up..not sure what I'm gonna do yet..lol.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
@@joshwebber98 - Interesting. Try one additional turn of each lug bolt, then go for a SHORT drive, like around the block. The cornering forces may help break the bonds. Good Luck!
@richardmanfield3037
@richardmanfield3037 9 месяцев назад
You’re the man
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 9 месяцев назад
Thanks! I hope it worked for you!
@deanmarr785
@deanmarr785 4 года назад
Love the powder coated Nagaros
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks! I like them so much that I have three sets, just to ensure my look stays the same regardless of season. :-) Thanks for visiting.
@deanmarr785
@deanmarr785 4 года назад
@@StealthGTI We have the same car. Except mine is DSG. We are the same age too.
@jasonmartin4812
@jasonmartin4812 6 месяцев назад
Works!
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 5 месяцев назад
Excellent! Thanks for visiting!
@kwmedia1
@kwmedia1 24 дня назад
Thank you
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 18 дней назад
You're welcome! Thanks for visiting!
@TheHonkeytonkMonkey
@TheHonkeytonkMonkey 2 года назад
If you have rusty hubs just scotch-brite the hub, de-grease the surface and shoot it with some rust converter. It will create a barrier, turn the rust black, and is a paintable base if you want to paint the hubs as well
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Thanks for the tip!
@gregsantos9731
@gregsantos9731 Год назад
Oh ok, will do that too! Thanks!
@paulgarcia1147
@paulgarcia1147 10 месяцев назад
Had this happen to me yesterday in a 2006 Ford Expedition. I had to put all the lugs nuts on hand tight and then I drove slow up and Dow the driveway a few times and that worked.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 9 месяцев назад
Thanks for sharing! Take Care!
@shabbirw
@shabbirw 2 года назад
Hi @StealthGTI, I have a completely flat rear driver-side tire on my 2013 VW Passat that is stuck. What can I do to unseize it?
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
The same technique will work regardless of tire inflation. Just loosen the lug bolt *a little* and rock the car, just like in the video. Good Luck!
@dvatp
@dvatp 4 года назад
A helpful video for those in your situation but your concerns about anti-seize are largely unfounded. Yes, some people overdo it, but a very thin layer across the face of the hub and a slightly thicker layer around the center collar will prevent wheels from sticking. Been doing this for 20+ years with no issues and my wheels practically fall off the car every time I remove them. FYI, the problem is caused by dissimilar metal corrosion and the anti-seize becomes the sacrificial element (as opposed to your wheels!) so it's best to clean the hubs and re-apply every time you pull the wheels. Takes a couple extra minutes, but then you don't have to worry about the wheels sticking to the car, particularly on the side of the road when you have to change a spare in the rain.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks for the tips. I didn't want to make the video any longer by explaining the corrosion. Good to know a tiny bit of anti-seize along the hub will not spread excessively.
@user-qd5je9um9l
@user-qd5je9um9l 3 месяца назад
What is the tool that fits on the impact gun to pretension the bolts? Name and brand.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 3 месяца назад
I've had this one for over 10 years: www.idparts.com/torque-limiting-socket-17mm-17mmtqsocket-hdt17c17-p-6245.html. I've seen similar sockets elsewhere... search the phrase "torque limiting socket" to find your size. To be clear, I use this to avoid overtightening. I still check each lug with an actual torque wrench to ensure correct specs. Thanks for visiting.
@caseyames4298
@caseyames4298 4 года назад
Literally had this issue last week
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Nice! I have some of the VW paste that someone recommended. I haven't tried it yet, but will certainly post a follow-up when I do. Thanks for visiting.
@awh4272
@awh4272 9 месяцев назад
I was once under a bmw trying to kick off the tyre. Still no joy. We got it off by loosening the bolts half way and reversing the wheel up a kerb until it clicked. It came off clean once unscrewed.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 9 месяцев назад
Excellent! Glad it worked! Thanks for visiting!
@stevecariggillio4139
@stevecariggillio4139 4 месяца назад
You and j came up with the same solutions independently lol I even do the same to get the wheel back on
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 месяца назад
To get the wheel back on? I don't get it. I just line up the bolts and zip them in place.
@politicallynonbinary
@politicallynonbinary 10 месяцев назад
I dropped the car to try your trick, and dropping the car alone did the trick
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 10 месяцев назад
Nice! Just be careful not to drop too hard an break something. HAHA! Thanks for visiting!
@johnnycash5858
@johnnycash5858 8 месяцев назад
Jealous of car owners, as this is a little harder with a full sized truck with road salt seized tires. Rear tire was stuck last month so badly the only way I could remove it was with a tow strap on the tire, tow strap on a thick tree and a come-along between them. Came off like a shotgun blast lol. Only place I put anti-seize is behind my brake rotors, but placing them on the wheel itself just seems like a bad idea. Even a slight imbalance can introduce wobble at highway speeds.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 8 месяцев назад
WOW! That's quite stuck! Thanks for visiting!
@jonghokim9544
@jonghokim9544 4 года назад
One of the benefits of having spacer is it would not seize up the wheels to its spacer thus easy to remove them. No matter how much anti-seize I put never helped.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks for sharing that.
@mk6_csg978
@mk6_csg978 4 года назад
Yeah but try removing the spacer after being there for so long is a pain. Tell me about it
@jonghokim9544
@jonghokim9544 4 года назад
@@mk6_csg978 certain brands or spacers have notch or hole that i can use it to pry it out. get something with notches for easy removal
@posimard8131
@posimard8131 4 года назад
Really off topic. What are your thoughts on RSR clutch kit? Does it holds well ? How many miles on it?
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
The RSR is fantastic. It's holding very well. And, as stated in other videos, I can be a bit abusive with it. I'm APR Stage 2 (around 370 lb-ft) and tow trailers. Even with a trailer in tow, I don't mind putting my foot into the accelerator from time to time. My tires are sticky; so, rather than spinning, all of the torque pulling 4500 lbs of car/trailer is held at the clutch. The harshest thing I do with my clutch is backing a trailer up my inclined driveway, especially if it has a heavy load. I have to be careful when backing between my other cars. That means I'm backing at slower than idle speed, which requires slipping the clutch. This is particularly painful in the dark when I cannot see what I'm doing. See what I mean in this 20-second video segment: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ByltEJerp1k.html. Still, the clutch is doing great. It has almost 70,000 miles. Thanks for visiting.
@posimard8131
@posimard8131 4 года назад
StealthGTI Thanks. Most things I read about RSR are positive. I’m is20 swapped stage 2 on 2018 sportwagen 4MO and stock clutch is going (slippage started recently). Still debating between DMF setup like Sachs/RSR and some SMF stage 2 kit. I like the drivability of retaining DMF.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
@@posimard8131 - When I replied, I forgot that we're in the "Sticky Wheels" video. If you haven't seen my "20 Questions" video, check out this sequence for my testimony about the RSR clutch: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rOW8zgKdD0c.html
@scorpio6779
@scorpio6779 2 дня назад
How do u if its over toqued
@mattporter5741
@mattporter5741 4 года назад
I also go with 90ft lbs on the lugs 👍🏻
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks for sharing your experience.
@ronladuke7235
@ronladuke7235 Месяц назад
Just put anti seize on the hub centric😊, Not the hub face, your rims will come off easily every time even in the rust belt.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Месяц назад
Thanks for the info!
@spenner3529
@spenner3529 4 года назад
Torquing wheels twice, first to a slightly lower value and then to specs, ensures proper results. Few people do it.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks for noticing. I usually hand-torque them when the wheel is in the air, then torque to full spec on the ground... and check them a few days later.
@gregsantos9731
@gregsantos9731 Год назад
Hmm very nice idea you got, you know what, when you pull out all the nuts and tried pulling out the tire and you kinda say "what the f _ _ _" i just giggled hahahaha i can relate, because im like you hours ago when i supposed to clean my break pads but to my dismay that happend, Thanks, will try that tomorow, by the way, i subscribed to your channel. Thanks again. Watching here in the Philippines
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Thanks for the visit and the subscription!
@sheldonm3535
@sheldonm3535 4 года назад
My bud wrap your tool socket with blue tape. No more scratches on the wheels.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
HAHA! I'm pretty careful. I haven't had a problem in 30+ years. :-)
@honestreview1043
@honestreview1043 4 года назад
How many times have you changed the rear discs and pads? I have a sticky rear piston and don't know if it's needing a new caliper. It's a 2014 GTD I have and only 41k miles but it's got an epb on it so need to take it to the garage. Also my GTD comes with these wheels.👍
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
My brakes are still original. As for the sticky piston, a good mechanic will lube the pistons before pressing them back into the caliper during a brake job. Thanks for visiting.
@honestreview1043
@honestreview1043 4 года назад
@@StealthGTI original brakes wow! There's 6mm of pads left on the good side, on the sticky side they are 4mm and 5mm. I took the pads out and cleaned then greased the slide pins with silicone grease and put copper grease on the edges of the pads where they slide. But it's still sticking as the disc gets hot. I have seen video showing how to wind the epb back but don't want to try that incase I end up with a fault light on the dash. My discs are very rusty so I'm thinking I'll just get new discs/pads fitted when the garage opens after lockdown. Good shout in greasing the piston and hopefully it's ok.
@dougcox835
@dougcox835 Год назад
This did not work for me. What did the trick was to loosen the bolts and whack it with a 4x4 endwise. Lots of force but made of wood so no damage. Another video had a guy who used a log so that's basically what I did with the 4x4. Mine was cut down to 3-4 feet long so not the entire 8' piece of lumber.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Excellent! A short drive, I mean about 200 feet can work, too. Regardless, glad it worked for you. Thanks for visiting.
@GottaLottaToys
@GottaLottaToys 9 месяцев назад
Didn't work for my car, but I try again tomorrow.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 9 месяцев назад
Did you try again? Perhaps some penetrating fluid in addition to rocking? Thanks for visiting!
@michelemspeece
@michelemspeece 11 месяцев назад
Did all that and still stuck! Let whole car down on Jack and STILL stuck! Any other ideas??
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 11 месяцев назад
With the lugs loosened about a millimeter, take the car for a SHORT drive at low speeds, including a turn or two. That will shift some weight along the hub faces. Good Luck!
@Alan-N
@Alan-N 4 года назад
Agree, tends to be the rear . Will try that next time 👍🇬🇧
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks for visiting.
@phillm156
@phillm156 4 года назад
Some anti seize on the hub & threads , you’ll never have to do this again.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
On the THREADS? Doesn't that affect the torque value by essentially lubricating the threads? I'd only consider putting the anti-seize on the mating surface of the hub. Thoughts? Thanks for commenting.
@phillm156
@phillm156 4 года назад
StealthGTI all you want is just a light coating, wipe off excess with a towel. If you torque it down to 85ft lbs, it’s still 85 ft lbs. Besides the steel studs can handle so much more. Same with the nub. Get a light coating, wipe off excess. I’ve been using this method for 10 years in the northeast, every time the wheel comes off easily. The trick is the "light " coating. After you wipe it should look like it has gray dust coating on it.
@jeffsimpson5874
@jeffsimpson5874 Год назад
@@StealthGTI Yes absolutely on the threads is fine. Work it in with your fingers, wipe off excess with a towel, and then torque to spec. I've been doing this for decades on multiple vehicles, never an issue with torque retention on the studs/bolts. Feel free to coat the rim/hub mating surface as well. Unless one goes crazy over applying, there will not be antiseize flying around later. Nice tip to free the stuck rim BTW.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
@@jeffsimpson5874 - Thanks, Jeff!
@mohawkaktownwarrior2540
@mohawkaktownwarrior2540 10 месяцев назад
It doeesnt work i just tried it. When a tire is flat its not 100% so the rim kept moving as I was pushing the car and i and a skinny geezer like him i can bench 425 squat525 and deadlift 615. I almost brok the tail light i was rocking the car so hard
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 10 месяцев назад
Loosen the lugs another turn and don't push on the tail light. ;-) I'd recommend a SHORT drive, just 100 yards, but not with a flat. Good Luck!
@jamesrizan6478
@jamesrizan6478 Месяц назад
Thanks for the analysis....Arnold.....lol
@nathanielsilva92
@nathanielsilva92 4 года назад
This is a very helpful video. VW has a paste to put on the hub to prevent corrsion, I put this paste on my car and it works great. her is the part number: (G052109A2) A little goes a long way :)
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 4 года назад
Thanks for sharing that! I think I may have a tube that was given to me many years ago. I don't think I remembered what it's for. I'll have a look.
@jpdunamislodge
@jpdunamislodge Год назад
Light coat of grease cures this.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI Год назад
Thanks for the tip and your visit!
@Psychiatry.321
@Psychiatry.321 3 года назад
my bmw x5 front wheel stuck fuck it
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 3 года назад
Someone will get it off eventually, right? ;-) Thanks for visiting.
@rickendicott1260
@rickendicott1260 2 года назад
Didn’t work
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
Two possibilities: 1) You can loosen the lugs 1mm more (one turn?) and/or 2) Instead of rocking the car, take it for a very short, SLOW drive... I'm talking about 500 feet... just enough to subject the car to a few bumps lateral forces, and light braking. Good Luck!
@rickendicott1260
@rickendicott1260 2 года назад
@@StealthGTI I’ll try tomorrow. Sob is on there tight.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
@@rickendicott1260 - If that doesn't work, then your only option, other than taking it to a pro, is to use a heavy mallet. Loosen (but don't remove) the lugs A LOT, then beat the wheels silly around the perimeter until they finally come off. Wire brush the flanges and wheel mating surfaces before putting them back on.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 2 года назад
How did it go?
@buitha5846
@buitha5846 3 года назад
Superb.
@StealthGTI
@StealthGTI 3 года назад
Thanks a lot
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