Introduction

Remove a rusted-on wheel with rust penetrant, a hand maul and a block of wood. Prevent rusting with anti-seize lubricant.

Materials Required

  • Anti-seize lubricant
  • Rust penetrant

You were all psyched up for a quick tire rotation—until you found a rusted-on wheel. Here’s how to “unstick” a wheel and prevent it from sticking again.

You’ll need an 18-in. length of 2×2, a can of spray rust penetrant and a hand maul. You’ll also want to jack up the car, support it with jack stands and remove the lug nuts.

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