Rotating tires

I just tried to rotate my tires and couldn't get the rear tire off. Yes, I removed all the lugs and truck was up on Jack stands. I put truck in neutral too and emergency brake was off. Is there a special tool for that big center nut or a secret I should know about?

 

The wheels like to stick to the hub, and may need a little persuasion to come off.

 

There is a special tool....it's called a persuader (aka big fucking hammer).

Beat the sidewall of the tire at 12, 3, 6, and 9 until it comes loose.

 

Common in rust belt states. Galvanic corrosion between the aluminum of the wheels and steel gun/rotor cause them to stick.

Loosen lugs and bring out the bfh as mentioned. If it's REALLY stubborn the method here is to loosen your lugs a bit (1-2 turns) and go drive a figure-eight till you hear the pop. Doesn't need to be at high speed, just a series of quick steering inputs. Once the pop happens, stop, torque the lugs, and drive back for the work.

 

Just beat it!!!
Beat it!!!!
Beat it!!!!

In all honesty beat it like it owes you money.

 

I watched a AAA guy take a stuck tire off. He beat it with a rubber mallet on the inside of the tire and it popped right off.

 

Yep, it's just stuck to the flat surface of the hub. Beat that thing like it owes you money.

 

Big center nut....

 

Not to be confused with "loose nut holding the steering wheel".