Is there a simple way to remove wheel weights that have been on the tractor for years?

[Lance K 5]

Is there a secret to taking wheel weights that have been on tractor for years off?  I smashed one to rubble , but have 1 to go? I was just thinking that people with more experience than I would know. I'm sure they are chuckling right now and probably saying yep heard that before! So is there a trick? I would like to put some back on. I have a loader on the tractor and want as much weight as possible. I was thinking maybe grease the inside of the rim before putting the wheel weights back on? Just grasping at straws so I don't have to do this again. Way too much work and I'm old!

   Thanks,

   Lance

[wallfish 19,081]

Maybe the paint was still wet when they were put on??? 

What about trying heat, or spraying something in that edge? A steel bar through the slots from the rear side and hammer it out?

Just spit balling ideas

[Ed Kennell 44,699]

Maybe loosen the bolts and drive it around ?

[ri702bill 11,158]

7 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Maybe loosen the bolts and drive it around ?

I learned that back in the 1980's at a Goodyear Tire shop. Cars would come in with aluminum rims "stuck" to the hubs. The tech's tried, but could not break them free - even using a huge rubber mallet that looked like a cartoon rendition of the Carnival whack the base, send the weight up to ring the bell attraction. The Service Manager came over, told the tech to reinstall all the lug nuts, but backed out three turns and get the car off the lift. The Manager then did slow figure eights in the lot, listening for the four snapping sounds. Brought it back in, all four were freed up with no damage. E-lectrolysis between the backside of the rim and the hubs, courtesy of road salt and never rotating the tires...

[squonk 45,386]

I have a 1/2" threaded rod about 2 feet long. I take out one bolt positioned at 12 o clock and insert the threaded rod. This holds the weight when you take the bottom bolt out. If the weight is stuck, you can use the rod like a handle to hold the weight whilst you work it free.

 

The rod also doubles as a lever to install the weight. Insert the rod thu the weight. and slide it into the 12 o clock hole. Then use what's sticking out of the weight as a lever to lift the weight into position and hold it there whilst you in stall the lower bolt. 

Edited 4 hours ago by squonk