Dumb question - little Porsche content

I've been following this BB since October of 2000 - the time I fulfilled the long held dream or Porsche ownership. Therefor it's ironic that my first post here is to ask a non-Porsche question.

This morning, while helping my 16 yr old son remove a flat tire from the family parts runner - a 1991 Jeep Cherokee with stock Mag alloy wheels - I found that after removing all the lug nuts I could not get the wheel off. I've whacked it from behind with a rubber mallet, I've whacked both sides with a framing hammer on a block of wood, and I've grunted and strained for all I'm worth - all to no avail whatever. Someone please help me save face with my son, (who naturally thinks I know all about cars ) and give me a trick. In ten years of owning this car, I've never encountered this.

Thanks all - I really enjoy the Board.

Very common problem where 2 dissimilar metals will electrochemically bond to each other. Salt and water from roads or ocean makes it worse. Just get behind it and give it a good whack. To prevent future problems use neversieze on all mating surfaces including the bolts or nuts(whichever is used)

Jamie,

I suggest getting some strong help from one or two large friends.

1. Be sure the Jeep is secure on one or more jack stands!

2. With one person pushing inwards, and one or two pulling on the opposite side ... it should come off, eventually! if it is stubborn, change sides of the wheel, pushing where you were pulling, etc. ...

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Warren Hall
1973 911S Targa

I can't add to the above. The two surfaces are probably rusted together through electrolysis. Using several people avoids possibly bending the wheel. Otherwise, a sledge hammer would be perfect. No one under the car while performing the procedure!

Impress your son with your tube of anti-seize and tell him it goes on EVERY fastener you install, right after you clean the threads! Apparently it goes between the wheel and the hub as well.

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'83 SC

Just a thought. At one time Chrysler had lug nuts that went the opposite way from all other cars on the road. Make sure you are actually turning them off rather than inadvertently making them tighter. Better check the owners manual just to be sure.

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MRM 1984 Carrera Cab Eurospec

Jack the side of the car up on jack stands. Then use a jack and a long 2x4. Set the 2x4 against the opposite wheel, turn the jack sideways, between the 2x4 and the siezed wheel. Begin jacking, it will eventually break the wheel loose.

Just start driving it. I'm sure it would come off then.

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Porsche, Through and through
Tim
'83 944