Removing HRE wheels

[RedGTS]

I recall noticing a post or two in the past complaining about HRE wheels sticking to the hub and being difficult to remove, which I couldn't relate to because my 19" 545R's always came off easily. Well, I replaced them with the same wheel in 18" (to run drag radials), and after spending 45 minutes yesterday stomping the ******** loose to get them off so I could adjust my ride height, I now understand the problem. My question is, what if anything can be done about the problem? The notion of spraying WD-40 or Pam or something on parts that close to my brake rotors isn't appealing.

 

[2002_Viper_GTS_ACR]

Use anti-seize ? a small amount ? its not a spray, you can "brush it on"

Jon

 

[RedGTS]

Thanks Jon, I'll give that a try.

 

[Vipermed 97.01]

9 out of ten of the HRE wheels we remove give us this problem and it is very frustrating.We have installed/removed countless sets of CCW(purner)and they fall off.Great job John!!

 

[RedGTS]

C'mon Scott, I know you've come up with something for this--carbon fiber hub covers perhaps?? BTW, I would have bought the Purners if they were available in 18's.

 

[GTSnake]

Is it because of the bolt patterns are out of alignment or is the center hub hole too small? It sounds like their tolerance stack up doesn't match the Dodge tolerances.

 

[Bill B]

The tolerances are probably spot on. Carbon steel an aluminum expand and contract at different speeds when they cool they sometimes "lock" together. Electrolysis also plays a part.

 

[Nasty 10]

For what they us for these wheels this is BS I will be getting mine back from www.calchrome.com any day now. I'm not sure if that's going to make them better or even worst