Tech Tip #1

Problem:
Flat tire, wheel won't come off.



Backgound: This problem came my way today.
 A friend had a flat tire, but was not able to get the wheel
off.  



The solution...



Solution:
Turn on computer.  Google "remove stuck car wheel". Find
advice: loosen lug nuts by 4 or 5 turns.  Drive car back and
forth a few feet, a few times.  Get out and change tire.



Outcome: Happy motoring!



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