What's new
Porsche 911 UK Enthusiasts Online Community Discussion Forum GB

Welcome to the @Porsche911UK website. Register a free account today to become a member! Sign up is quick and easy, then you can view, participate in topics and posts across the site that covers all things Porsche.

Already registered and looking to recovery your account, select 'login in' and then the 'forget your password' option.

AIB Porsche Insurance offer a bespoke personal lines for all your insurance needs. Call us now for an instant quote and cover

996t wheel removal

S

Sustanon400

Spa-Francorchamps
Joined
10 Jun 2011
Messages
263
Tried removing my wheels yesterday to get some polish on the inside for winter and they would not come off (and yes I did remove the nuts)

Anyone had this problem and any suggestions how to remove ?
 
Two short planks I piece of 3x2 and a bottle or sissor jack place the planks on the inside of apposing wheels .span with 3x2 and jack open the jack wheel comes of simples oh take the bolts out first .or 1 short plank and 6lb hammer :grin: :thumb:
 
Thank you !

Why didn't I think of that :pc:

On other cars ive been able to lower the car gently with the nuts loose, but this wont work on the 911
 
Or just face away from the car and kick the tyre wall with you heel.
 
Just go steady the last thing you want is a buckled wheel, especially if they are hollow spokes!

Dont go kicking the wheel! That'll damage the paint and also risks bending something, knocking out your geo setup etc.

A slow force from using a jack between wheels is that it is more likely to bend a wheel, you actually need a bit of a shock force.

Firstly, go for a drive and get some heat into the brakes which will transfer to the hub and wheel. This will seriously help.

After that, you can spray some WD40 type oil by the hub face (avoid brakes) to help break up any solid grease and provide a bit of lube.

Jack up and place on stand. Place a spare wheel or something under the car just as a second line of defence should anything move.

Place 1" thick or more piece of wood on the inner edge, heavy weight club hammer (not like a DIY hammer) and moving the wheel round knock gently all round.

If you are in any doubt take it to a garage and get them to put it on a ramp so its secure and you/they can get a decent angle of attack. Its bloody hard trying this upside down on your side with the car on a jack.

Cause? Sounds like they've been refurbished and had the centre bores painted, resulting in an interference fit.
 
This is often the case on BMWs too as the hubs are generally a very close fit in the wheels. I use the technique above described by Crhis W and it works just fine (on a BMW at least...)

good luck

tim
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

C
Front hub question
Replies
4
Views
288
corneg1
C
W
Don't keep your locking wheel nut key in the frunk
Replies
2
Views
314
911UK
911UK
S
PCM 3.0 REBOOTING CONSTANTLY
2
Replies
26
Views
1K
SMARTTECH
S
M
Cayenne 955 turbo abs module removal
Replies
3
Views
415
911UK
911UK
David Ramsbotham
Bonnet Badge Replacement
Replies
9
Views
839
photek
photek
R
Steering column telescopic section r & R
Replies
5
Views
428
Alex
Alex
M
emergency trunk release
Replies
3
Views
559
mscant
M
Porsche Car Sales

Latest posts

New Threads

Porsche Model Range

Porsche 911

Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977

Porsche Hypercars

Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche Carrera GT Porsche Carrera GT Porsche GT1 Porsche GT1 Porsche 959 Porsche 959

Other Current Porsche Model

Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Boxster: 1997- Porsche Boxster: 1997-

Porsche Legacy Models

Porsche 928 Porsche 928 Porsche 968 Porsche 968 Porsche 944 Porsche 944 Porsche 924 Porsche 924 Porsche 914 Porsche 914 Porsche 912 Porsche 912 Porsche 904 Porsche 904 Porsche 550 Porsche 550 Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Porsche 356

Forum statistics

Threads
124,598
Messages
1,441,971
Members
49,033
Latest member
drthein

porsche insurance porsche parts porsche sales porsche car sales porsche for sale
porsche classic sales porsche tuning porsche sold porsche specialist porsche engine rebuilds porsche driver training porsche car sales porsche exhausts

Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. XenForo theme by xenfocus

www.911uk.com @Porsche911UK THE DEFINITIVE PORSCHE FORUM Copyright © 911UK 2002-2024 All rights reserved.

911uk.com is not associated and is wholly independent of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE, Dr. Ing.h.c.F.Porsche AG, Porsche Cars GB, its subsidiaries and offical Porsche centres. Any word, phrase or graphic that in any way resembles anything to do with the Porsche name or organisation are registered trademarks of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE and Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche AG.

Back
Top