I had to do the same with the first set I bought I couldn't get them to fit properly, a little bit of emery cloth to the centers and a little smidge of copper slip soon sorted it and the subsequent 3other setsI’ve made a ‘school boy error’.
The wheels were powder coated 3 times due to issues at the painters. Result is the paint is thicker than it should be, but at least they shouldn’t rust quickly…
The issue is with the centre bore. Tight. You can see where I’m going with this!
I used wheel bolts to pull wheel onto centre bore thinking it would push out excessive paint. It did to a point. I needed a big lever to get one wheel off. Not tried other 3 yet.
So, I need to remove wheels and clean out the centre bore of paint. I was thinking a Stanley knife run around the CB.
Anyone had this issue and can offer some other potential solutions? I think I need to clear the bolt seats as well, but will look tomorrow.
Any suggestions welcome.
Thanks
To get them off if you thrash the side wall on the face off the wheel (N S E W )with a rubber mallet they will pop off easier, I know it sounds a bit brutal but it's easier then trying to knock them off from underneath.
Just speaking from experience