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black_demon69

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used a cutting torch to blow out 2 studs on a chevy caviler once.. very hard to do and although i saved the wheel in all likely hood wheel would be damaged and not useable...

this method is not recommended
 


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black_demon69 said:
used a cutting torch to blow out 2 studs on a chevy caviler once.. very hard to do and although i saved the wheel in all likely hood wheel would be damaged and not useable...

this method is not recommended
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I've seen this done w/o significantly damaging the rim by coating the bore with MIG Nozzle dip:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unAAHWtaQ0o

Granted the last step was done with a plasma cutter but it could also work with a torch.
 
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