View Full Version : BMW 320 removing the wheel... it's a 5 spoked alloy.. I've removed the 5 main bolts


jon r
10-25-2007, 06:47 PM
but can't get it off !!! BMW 320 removing the wheel... it's a 5 spoked alloy.. I've removed the 5 main bolts but can't get the wheel off !!! There are 5 smaller holes all around the wheel... maybe there are smaller bolts in there ? what are the 5 small holes for ?

... there's a picture of the type of wheel I'm talking about (with the 5 smaller holes...) ... at the following link :

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/16-Genuine-Bmw-Wheels-SET-OF-4_W0QQitemZ150072845043QQihZ005QQcategoryZ28648QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item150072845043#ebayphotoh osting

DeSaxe
10-25-2007, 06:47 PM
Your alloy wheel is seized to the rotor/drum. Happens quite often with BMW's. I suggest going to a garage for to remove the rim you will have to raise and safely support the vehicle. Once the vehicle is safely supported take a good block of wood. I recommend a 2x4 cut 6" in length. Place the block of wood against the inside of the rim at the lowest point the hit the block of wood with the hammer. After a couple healthy hits the rim should pop off. I see it all the time. It has to do with the difference in the metals and the way the heat and cool off when you drive the car.