i tried removing my wheels on the left side to fit these alloys i got off the net:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

and the bolts broke off my original wheels and are stuck in the wheelhub/rotor. can anyone please tell me the best approach at removing the threaded part of the bolt from my wheelhub? thanks in advance!

 

Had it happen on my 1997 SL320.

I drilled them out myself.

Used a spark plug socket as a centering guide.
Started with a small drill bit for steel and gradually worked my way up to a 1/2 inch bit. Ensure you use some oil to help lubricate the drilling process. Also, do not drill fast - slower drilling worked better.

I found some videos on the net for drilling steel and adapted them for use on drilling out the lug nuts.

jb

 

heat up the area around it if you can, hit the end with a hammer/stake, and hit surrounding area. It brakes everything loose and the heat expands the area around it. Should come out with vice grips or two lock nuts after that pretty easy

 

good ideas, ill try both sometime! thanks for the info!

 

You use an "easy out" - drill a hole in the broken stud, screw in the reverse thread bit and as you screw it in it winds out the stud. Easy!
KJ