I've removed the lugs off right rear tire. But it will not come off... HELP !!!!

Asked by solo18 May 30, 2012 at 07:07 PM about the 2003 Jaguar X-TYPE 2.5L AWD

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Jags have a plastic cap to cover the lugs. Alot of times these strip out which is a major pain in the butt. I did what my buddy at the dealership told me,take a dremel and cut that plastic lug nut cover off. He said that's what they do at the dealership if it's stripped. WARNING: IF U CUT THEM OFF(JST THE PLASTIC COVER) IF U WANT IT TO MATCH ALL AROUND..A SET OF 5 LUGS/COVERS RUNS BOUT $80.

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You either: A. Put one lug nut back on, and hit the wheel hard from the other side with a hard rubber mallet or sledgehammer that won't damage the wheel. B. Take the palm of your hand and judo push the tire on one side and it should break free. (if you are skilled).

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Had to share this tip. After hours of trying ever method I could find on the interweb to remove a seized rim a everyday Joe came to my rescue. He took a 8 foot 4 inch by 4 inch piece of lumber, laid down on the other side of the truck, lined it up with the trouble tire and gave it a good sliding tap, straight on. Thing came off like there was no issue in the first place.

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Thank you Michael! 8 foot 4 inch by 4 inch piece of lumber, laid down on the other side of the truck, lined it up with the trouble tire and gave it a good sliding tap, straight on. Thing came off like there was no issue in the first place WORKED LIKE A CHARM!!!

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50 lb lead sledge hammer from the back side of tire. Came right off

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Thank y'all for all the advice... First time tire changer here and I feel like a champ!.. ;)

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And what if you’re like me right now on side of road. I thought the lug nuts were the hard part.

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easy fix: you dont even need a piece of lumber, use your spare tire, swing it against the tire that's on the car, use the rubber part so it doesn't damage your tires, it'll nudge it loose.

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