Brother's got a 2006 Merc C Class. Had a flat on rear, so as he's useless, said I would go over and have a look. Said we should try to get some air in it to see if it would stay up long enough to get to tyre centre. Problem number 1. The rears have metal valve caps on them, which I have never had before myself. The one on offending tyre was solid. Tried pliers on it, but valve just turned. Then tried pliers on stem and pump pliers on cap. Stuck solid.
So, thought we would we would remove wheel and put on space saver. Problem number 2. After removing nuts, wheel was solid on the hub. Tried kicking wheel with sole of foot, but the car was rocking a bit on the flimsy standard jack. My trolley jack was out of action due to fluid leak. Wanted to take block of wood and lump hammer to inside of wheel, but not on that jack.
Admitted defeat and brother called in mobile tyre fitter and paid over the odds. Cars!!
So, thought we would we would remove wheel and put on space saver. Problem number 2. After removing nuts, wheel was solid on the hub. Tried kicking wheel with sole of foot, but the car was rocking a bit on the flimsy standard jack. My trolley jack was out of action due to fluid leak. Wanted to take block of wood and lump hammer to inside of wheel, but not on that jack.
Admitted defeat and brother called in mobile tyre fitter and paid over the odds. Cars!!
