Is anything different about removing BMW wheels?

perezr10 · 02-11-2015, 09:00 AM

Ok, so I was going to remove my wheels to install my new Lux V6 LED's but I found that my wheel was stuck on the hub after removing all the bolts. It wouldn't budge at all. However, after the shock of seeing wheel bolts vs the lug nuts I'm used to, I thought perhaps there is some other kind of release mechanism for the wheel? I did a search and didn't see anything regarding this so now I'm thinking it was just frozen on.

So is it safe to simply pound it off?

BTW, it turns out that you don't really need to remove the wheels to install the angel eyes.

chris82 · 02-11-2015, 09:08 AM

If it's still on there after removnig the 5 lugs then it's 'frozen' on. Probably rusted. I usually take another wheel w/tire and roll it into the one stuck on the car

Supra2k6 · 02-11-2015, 09:09 AM

Comes off like a regular wheel. Hit the edge of the tire so it comes off

Needbmwpartzz · 02-11-2015, 09:35 AM

Kick it with the heel of your foot....it should come off after a few blows....it's stuck on the hub....will release if you get enough leverage to un-stick it.

WilliamS · 02-11-2015, 09:36 AM

Just remember they are bolts not studs. So when you tap the wheel to break it free its coming off with nothing to hold it up!

perezr10 · 02-11-2015, 12:58 PM

Thanks all for your help.

02-11-2015, 09:00 AM	#1
perezr10 Lieutenant 141 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (1)	Is anything different about removing BMW wheels? Ok, so I was going to remove my wheels to install my new Lux V6 LED's but I found that my wheel was stuck on the hub after removing all the bolts. It wouldn't budge at all. However, after the shock of seeing wheel bolts vs the lug nuts I'm used to, I thought perhaps there is some other kind of release mechanism for the wheel? I did a search and didn't see anything regarding this so now I'm thinking it was just frozen on. So is it safe to simply pound it off? BTW, it turns out that you don't really need to remove the wheels to install the angel eyes.
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02-11-2015, 09:08 AM	#2
chris82 Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	If it's still on there after removnig the 5 lugs then it's 'frozen' on. Probably rusted. I usually take another wheel w/tire and roll it into the one stuck on the car
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Supra2k6 Lieutenant 132 Rep 573 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: The District iTrader: (1)	Comes off like a regular wheel. Hit the edge of the tire so it comes off
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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	Kick it with the heel of your foot....it should come off after a few blows....it's stuck on the hub....will release if you get enough leverage to un-stick it.
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WilliamS GoofBall 50 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 N54 Xdrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (2)	Just remember they are bolts not studs. So when you tap the wheel to break it free its coming off with nothing to hold it up!
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02-11-2015, 12:58 PM	#6
perezr10 Lieutenant 141 Rep 426 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (1)	Thanks all for your help.
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