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how to break loose a stuck tire

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Old 08-25-19, 05:58 PM
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I changed the oil on my '15 F-sport today and was about to rotate tires/inspect break pads. Unfortunately, the RR tire is stuck and I couldn't break it loose. I took out the the Lexus logo from the center and saw lots of rust on the wheel.

It's disappointing that a tire can be stuck in 8 months ( last tire rotation was Jan'19 in the local dealership): is it common to have stuck tires because of rust for LS 460? For ref, I have a '04 Honda that I've never experienced stuck tires.

P.S. I did find the video:
which I will try next.
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Spray rotor hat (where wheel is mounted) and lugs with WD-40 or PB Blaster. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes then kick the tire. I should come out easily after that. That's what I do when replacing seized rotors. It's the same concept. Good luck.

The WD-40 or PB Blaster will help with the rust cleanup on the rotor hats too.

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Jack it up, take off the lugs, then kick the top of the wheel with the bottom of your foot like you're kicking a door down. Keep doing it until it comes off. Has always worked for me.
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Loosen the lug nuts and then drive a few dozen feet
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