"Sticky wheels"

[VW183]

After a few month without puncture and no necessity to change a wheel I find my (Aluminium) rims firmly corroded to the rear brake drums and very difficult to remove. Especially with the jack on second best ground, I am always worried to throw the car off the jack. Has anybody here encountered the sam problem? Do you have a solution that works? I tried some grease or copper paste but with limited success. Thanks for the advice!

[ChrisF]

Neighbour had this with one front rim a few weeks back.


We loosened all nuts by 2 full turns, reverse gear, pull off slowly, then slam the brakes. Undo the nuts, slight tap and the rim was loose.


we then cleaned all surfaces. he then applied copper slips .. too much to my liking.

[VW183]

Thank you, Cris, that Sounds like a nice trick! I will remember that next time.