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Can't get the wheel off.
On Sun, 2 May 2004, Drew MacPherson wrote:
> Hit the centre and the lug holes with some penetrating oil then heat the
> rim quickly with either a heat gun or a propane torch - don't stay to long
> in one spot or you'll damage the finish. The alloy will expand very
> quickly and you'll be able to pop the wheel off.
Note - you want to heat the centre of the rim where it fits tightly around
the hub - this is where it will be stuck.
Drew
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