1998 Ford Escort taking off tire

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 15,000 MILES
I HAVE A 1998 ESCORT AND I CAN'T GET THE TIRE OFF AFTER I TAKE THE WHEEL NUTS OFF. WHAT I'M I MISSING?
Thursday, November 27th, 2008 AT 8:35 PM

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Tiny
DAVE H
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Has it got alloy wheels? If so they swell and contract with heat over time and get stuck to the hub with dirt and rust etc. Get behind the wheel with a block of wood and a hammer. Place the wood to the wheel rim and tap with hammer. Do this all way the around the rim . It will free off
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Thursday, November 27th, 2008 AT 8:41 PM

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