Flat tire help

[Patt]

So, I have a shitbeater 1990 Chevy Scottsdale truck, that really only gets used during the summer for yard maintenance etc., and I went out to put the battery into it today, and noticed one of the tires was dead flat. I thought, no problem, I know how to change a tired ... famous last words.

I have changed tires on this truck before, and don't know why this particular one is being difficult, though I think rust might have something to do with it.

I've gotten all the nuts off of the tire, but it won't come right off. It is off the ground entirely, but the rim seems 'fused' to what it is sitting on.

I've attached some pictures, not sure how useful they'll be. Does the brown thing in the middle of the rim stay on, or does it need to come off? I'm thinking it stays on.

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Please help!

 

[jagec]

It's rusted on. Spray some PB blaster on there and whack the tire all around with a big pipe. Be careful not to damage the rim or any of the body panels. Don't hit the studs, either. Aside from that, go to town.

 

[sjwaste]

Use a rubber mallet and hit the rim a few times right on the outer edge before the tire. It should vibrate loose. Could use a regular hammer too, as long as you dont care about paint chipping or some light dents in the rim (doesn't look like you do here).

 

[Patt]

Originally posted by: sjwaste
Use a rubber mallet and hit the rim a few times right on the outer edge before the tire. It should vibrate loose. Could use a regular hammer too, as long as you dont care about paint chipping or some light dents in the rim (doesn't look like you do here).

I really don't care about the outward condition of the aforementioned shitbeater. I'll go and try this right now, as I did spray some rust releaser earlier. Will update in a few.

Thanks.

 

[Patt]

Ok, just went at it with my sledgehammer, and it eventually loosened, and I was able to change it. Thank you very much for the advice gentlemen.

 

[JOJOBEAN]

i would have used a oxy/acetyl torch and set that mother on fire but hammers work well too.

 

[Squisher]

The thing is securely on jackstands, right?

With a flat tire this method would require some well padded boots, but put your butt on the floor and come down with both your heels on the top edge of tire and rim.

 

[thedarkwolf]

I know its already fixed but here is another method anyway. Put the lugs back on finger tight. Drop the truck and drive it forward and backwards a couple times slamming on the brakes. That will usually bust it loose.

 

[crosshairs]

Originally posted by: thedarkwolf
I know its already fixed but here is another method anyway. Put the lugs back on finger tight. Drop the truck and drive it forward and backwards a couple times slamming on the brakes. That will usually bust it loose.

Just what I was gonna say......works everytime..