How to Remove a Tire

Video Transcript

"In this clip, we're going to talk about the proper service procedure for removing and replacing a front strut on a front-wheel drive vehicle. In this step, we're going to talk about the proper service procedure for spinning off our lug nuts and removal of the tire assembly itself. Got my 4-way here. Its one of my preferred tools, right next to an impact gun for taking off a tire. Just take and put your foot on the bottom of it here to hold it steady. Line your 4-way up straight with the lug nut and give it a spin. As you can see, we get a whole big mechanical advantage and it will almost take itself off with just a little help. If you're lug nut is a little stuck, you can see just tapping on it will get it out. Put it in the magnetic tray. You're going to want to put all your lug nuts in one place to avoid losing them or kicking them around during your strut service. The most common size is a three-quarter inch or 19 millimeter. They're are actually almost identical. The next most common size is a 13/16th or 21 millimeter. They as well are almost identical. The 13/16th is ever so slightly smaller than a 21. So you notice if you're using a 13/16th on a 21 millimeter lug nut, it will get a little stuck on the inside, however you'll be able to get it right out by tapping it. Alright, that's the last one. This wheel is going to come right off, however due to the bi-metal surface between the aluminum rim and the cast iron hub of the rotor, you may have to strike the tire. What I mean by striking the tire, assume that is stuck in position, you're going to have to grab a hold of the top of it and use the palm of your hand in this motion to break the wheel loose from the lug nuts. If that doesn't work, you can also kick the tire. Before you do that, make sure you have the vehicle set on your jack stands. You go ahead and remove the tire and roll it out of the way. That is the proper service procedure for removing your vehicle's tire."