Tire Unblocker Info

: Requires you to inspect each tire and manually pry out debris.

Usually made of heavy-duty reinforced nylon, these are long, cleated boards. You wedge them under the spinning tire, and the "teeth" on the board bite into the tire tread, allowing the vehicle to drive out of the "block." Chemical De-icing Sprays tire unblocker

If you have loosed the lug nuts but the tire refuses to come off the vehicle during a flat change, rust is the culprit. Spray a generous amount of penetrating oil around the center hub and the lug studs. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Take a heavy rubber mallet (or a spare tire) and firmly strike the outer sidewall of the stuck tire at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions. The alternating vibrations will break the corrosion weld, allowing the tire to break free. Final Thoughts: Prevention is the Ultimate Unblocker : Requires you to inspect each tire and

Galvanic corrosion is especially common with aluminum wheels on steel hubs. Spray a generous amount of penetrating oil around

Steel tools easily gouge aluminum and chrome. Use leather strips, plastic rim protectors, or thick rubber inserts between the tool and the wheel.

If you find yourself stuck, follow these steps to use your unblocker effectively: