Tire changing '02 Rodeo

Is it me or am I imagining things? I went to go change my tire (Front driver side); took off all the lug-nuts etc etc, and went to go pull the tire off, but the tire didn't come off. I called the dealership, and ask the guys in the service dept. what should I do... they said try twisitng the whell back and forth and it should pop right off. Well it didn't! I took the center peice off and seen a big nut in the mibddle of all the lug nuts. Do I have to take that off to just to change my tire, or am I doing something wrong?

Nope you dont take that nut off. Thats the hub nut. Isuzu wheels are 'hubcentric' so the weight is on the hub and not the lugs. That means the wheel has to fit kind of tight to the hub. If the wheel hasnt been off for a while it can get stuck.

Try this..
Put the lug nuts back on but not tight. Leave a little gap between them and the wheel. Lower the truck off the jack. Then push on the truck so it moves side to side. Sometimes that will pop loose stuck wheels.

Nope you dont take that nut off. Thats the hub nut. Isuzu wheels are 'hubcentric' so the weight is on the hub and not the lugs. That means the wheel has to fit kind of tight to the hub. If the wheel hasnt been off for a while it can get stuck.

Try this..
Put the lug nuts back on but not tight. Leave a little gap between them and the wheel. Lower the truck off the jack. Then push on the truck so it moves side to side. Sometimes that will pop loose stuck wheels. Since its a front wheel you can also try turning the wheels back and forth while its on the ground.

Thanks! I'm going to go give it a try! I'll let you know if it works!

Okay! I tried that and the didn't work. I looked inside the center part (Where the hub is with that big nut); it appears as though that my rim/wheel is connected to the hub. Could it be that it's just wedged on it or somehow stuck to it? Any other suggestions? If needed I can take a picture of it. It just seems weird. I see the bolt/nut in the center of the hub. Then theres this black circle thing connected to my wheel. Is this right or a serious problem?

.... If needed I can take a picture of it. It just seems weird.
yes, a photo please, it does seem weird. just don't be afraid to manhandle that wheel. if it is somehow rustfrozen to the assembly, it might take some wacking, like with both feet as you're on the ground.

//bc

well I had this same thing last year on my wifes 5 month old mazda 3. The salt (I live in WI) caused a chemical reaction which fused the alloy rim to the steel hub.

The solution was to put the nuts on hand tight and then take the car around the block.

Before that, I tugged pulled, soaked it down with nut cracker and got no where. I posted my problem on the planet(isuzoo) and the hand tight thing worked.

give it a try and report back.

To help stop this again, I coated the parts down with grease.

To help stop this again, I coated the parts down with grease.

Or anti seize, I love that stuff.

I also had the same problem. I tried the taking it around the block with hand tightened lug nuts to no avail. I ended up using a sledgehammer and a block of wood. I tapped the rim while sitting in front of the car. When all else fails, consult your local hammer :) It was my front passenger side that gave me trouble - took me a half hour to get it off - tried searching for hidden bolts, nuts, set screws, whathaveyou - just needed a little persuasion!

Give the tire a good donkey kick or three.

Thank You all for your wonderful suggestions! I'm going to try my hammer and see if that works for me. I refuse to take it to the dealer because they'll probably charge me an arm and a leg to get it off! I'll report back soon!:banghead:

I tried, a hammer, a block or wood. Kicking the crap out of it, and I got no where...

hand tight lugs (and maybe even back them off a half turn) and then take it for a trip around the block (or just back it down the driveway).

Problem solved! I use a block of wood and a good ole' hammer. It did the trick instantly! Couple of taps on the two sides; on the back of the tire did the trick! Again, Thank You very much! I'll have to continue to post and answer others posts. (I guess it's a pay-it-forward thing)!

Thanks,
Happy Isuzu Owner

P.s. now onto the next problem!:popcorn:

There is very little a hammer can't solve :)

Disclaimer: Don't try at home! Licensed DIYers only!