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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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ok now i know this is going to make me sound really stupid but i cant get my tire off i took off all the lug nuts and pulled and it didnt go so i figured there was one under the center cap and there was but its a huge hex nut and i have nothing to take that off is there something im missing that i have to do?
 
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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wow, the lugs are the only thing needed to be removed... just kick the tire and the wheel should break loose

EDIT: wait you do have the car jacked up so the tire isnt touching the ground anymore right?
 
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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maybe he has one of those lug locknuts (mcgaurd) on it, check the cubby in the back where the tool kit is located and the lock lug key should be in that tool kit. and if all lugs are off, make sure the car is steardy and use a rubber mallet and kick it. or call CAA.
 
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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yes the car is jacked up im not stupid ive taken many tires off b4 but the dang thing wouldnt budge and under the center cap of the tire that has the audi symbols on it there is a huge hex nut. in the tool kit there is a little black plastic thing that has a picture of it screwing into one of the open lug nut spots but i dont know what thats for. other then that its just the jack and wrench
 
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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take off all 5 lugs, not that massive hex. jack it up and kick the **** outta it. should budge eventually. dont get crushed
 
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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The Hex is to remove the axle. Only need to remove the lugs and break the wheel free.
 
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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Yeah you dont hafta take off that center bolt. Ive had to kick mine from behind the wheel or put a big block of wood on it and pound on it.. just dont pound in the wrong spot or on too small of a space.
 
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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ok thanks guys
 
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:32 PM
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I took my lugs off and the wheel came right off. A slight tug and off it went.
 
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Many times the inner part of the wheel seizes to the hub. It will feel like its still bolted on but all you have to do is kick it hard a few times or get a rubber mallet and hit the rubber part of the tire. It will come off it will just take a lot of hitting depending on how badly its seized.
 
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