3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

How to get tire off? Stupid question but help!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-17-01, 07:49 PM
  #1  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
 
djantlive's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,213
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
How to get tire off? Stupid question but help!!

I got the lug nuts off but I am guessing that the center cap is holding the rim. If so, how do I remove the center cap? The tire is definitely fixed to the axle w/ the lug nuts off. This is the front wheel BTW.

Thanks!!
Old 09-17-01, 08:23 PM
  #2  
DK
40k worth of fail

iTrader: (5)
 
DK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
Posts: 1,312
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Nah, the centercap just sits in the wheel. The wheel is just stuck on there with some dirt and crap ... give it a swift stomp-kick and it'll pop loose.
Old 09-17-01, 08:30 PM
  #3  
Original Gangster/Rotary!


iTrader: (213)
 
GoodfellaFD3S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: FL-->NJ/NYC again!
Posts: 30,529
Received 539 Likes on 326 Posts
Yeah, just whack it!

Originally posted by DK
Nah, the centercap just sits in the wheel. The wheel is just stuck on there with some dirt and crap ... give it a swift stomp-kick and it'll pop loose.
Use your muscles, girly-man

Btw, what exactly is a djantlive?
Old 09-17-01, 08:36 PM
  #4  
DK
40k worth of fail

iTrader: (5)
 
DK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
Posts: 1,312
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: Yeah, just whack it!

Originally posted by GoodfellaFD3S


Use your muscles, girly-man

Btw, what exactly is a djantlive?
I'm gonna take a guess ... DJ Ant (Anthony?) Live?
Old 09-17-01, 08:44 PM
  #5  
Rotary Enthusiast

Thread Starter
 
djantlive's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,213
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Thanks guys, I'll flex my girly muscle My screen name is actually computer-randomly generated believe it or not! I thought it was a nondescript name so I started using it to protect my girly identity
Old 09-17-01, 10:07 PM
  #6  
Senior Member

 
martini's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Bellingham, WA
Posts: 723
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
If you don't have enough muscle..gently let the car down with your floor jack..the weight of the car will break it loose..You have to do this VERY slowly.
Old 09-17-01, 10:33 PM
  #7  
Junior Member

 
pistonsuck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Just go out for a drive, it will come off.
Old 09-17-01, 11:41 PM
  #8  
Original Gangster/Rotary!


iTrader: (213)
 
GoodfellaFD3S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: FL-->NJ/NYC again!
Posts: 30,529
Received 539 Likes on 326 Posts
Originally posted by pistonsuck
Just go out for a drive, it will come off.
Well, that's extremely helpful advice. I bet your other 8 posts have been as impressive .

Don't suppose you know a skinny honky by the name of Carson Fischer, do you?

Old 09-18-01, 12:26 AM
  #9  
DK
40k worth of fail

iTrader: (5)
 
DK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
Posts: 1,312
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by martini
If you don't have enough muscle..gently let the car down with your floor jack..the weight of the car will break it loose..You have to do this VERY slowly.
Wow ... some people should've never been given a Y chromosome.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
turbo-minivan
General Rotary Tech Support
69
02-04-16 12:29 AM
mazdaverx713b
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
19
08-29-15 12:30 PM



Quick Reply: How to get tire off? Stupid question but help!!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:30 AM.