z+k

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my t/a has the skinny 15 inch rims with pretty destroyed tires, if picked up a set of the 16 inch rims off of a WS6 car. the issue im having is that my rims/tires will not come off the rear, the front gave me some issues but with some pb blaster, a rubber mallet, and a few curses later they came off. is there something else about the rear i need to know? the lug nuts are off but the tire does not budge, ive noticed that there is a metal piece in the middle of the rim where the cap should cover, this was not an issue on the front but the rear i cant seem to remove the tire. and also would i need to get longer studs to account for the larger rim size?
the silver rims are the ones im removing, the gold rims are the replacements.

Restrorob

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Put two lug nuts back on loosely, back up to the tire and give the side wall a all you can muster "mule kick". It may take a couple times (rotate kick), having been in the auto biz it worked for me many many times.

You shouldn't have to do anything with the lug studs.....

RedLeader289

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yup. put on your best kickin' boots and give it a good one.

Sometimes rims just get stuck (especially on drum brake rears) when they haven't been taken off in a while.

PurelyPMD

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Be careful not to kick it off your jack - the two loose lugs is a good tip just in case.

A dead blow hammer to the back of the rim may help as well - be careful.

z+k

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Thanks for the help, ill give it a shot tomorrow. Stuck at work all day today.

NCC-2569

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Or loosen the nuts a bit and drive the car a bit forward and backward, braking hard.
Don't need to go faster than idle speed.

z+k

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thanks for all the help, the tire finally came off after all of the above suggestions.