2001 xc70 Cannot remove rear tire off of hub

opgpc0 · Post by **opgpc0** » 10 Dec 2014, 02:55

Hello
I was a victim of a punctured tire last week. Rear passenger. I figured this would be a good time to replace both rear tires with some snows. I removed the flat tire, no problems. On the good side I removed the lugs but cannot get the rim off of the hub. I have tried heat, PB Blaster, prybar,deadblow hammer. It will not budge, any suggestions out there.

Also I would perfer to mount some steel rims for the winter. Is it true that the Ford Taurus will fit on the 2001 XC70. Any other rims that can fit on the XC70 volvo or other model

Thanks
G

draser · Post by **draser** » 10 Dec 2014, 11:20

You exhausted all my ideas, I was going to suggest liquid wrench/wd 40 in the lug holes and center rim if you can remove the cap. Then wack the rim around perimeter with a piece of wood and hammer. Worked for me a while back.

Post by **oragex** » 10 Dec 2014, 17:08

Mmm, don't know if it's a safe idea, but maybe unbolt just a bit the lugs, then drive the car slowly in a parking lot left and right. But it can damage the flat tire.

Post by **vtl** » 10 Dec 2014, 18:16

Keep kicking the wheel at the edge of rim, it will eventually come off.

Post by **DGM** » 11 Dec 2014, 06:15

You can try this ;

Post by **vtl** » 11 Dec 2014, 08:49

DGM wrote:You can try this ;

A healthy 200+ lbs male can do this with his boot

opgpc0, add some silicon grease, so next time it won't be so painful...

draser · Post by **draser** » 11 Dec 2014, 12:00

Good point with smearing grease on back of rim and face of rotor, I use wheel bearing grease after a good surface clean...

Vlvspd · Post by **Vlvspd** » 15 Dec 2014, 10:51

Did you ever get it off? You want to be hitting the rim from the backside. Grab a 4x4 piece of lumber or a bigger dead blow.

donnie · Post by **donnie** » 15 Dec 2014, 12:55

pour boiling water rround centre of wheel should loosen it

Post by **abscate** » 16 Dec 2014, 19:43

Vlvspd wrote:Did you ever get it off? You want to be hitting the rim from the backside. Grab a 4x4 piece of lumber or a bigger dead blow.

4x4 by 8 foot, under car, propped up to apply force to tire, hit from other side with sledge. This was the most drastic tire removal I've ever had to do.

Afterwards, wire brush face of parking brake drum and wheel, and apply a thin film of grease.