Help with Taco 44 rear wheel disasembly

[dbowl]

Can someone tell me how I should go about getting this rim disassembled? It has the four bolts running through to the other side with washers and nuts keeping it together. I have removed the nuts but can't get the rim to separate. I have the studs soaking in PB Blaster as well as the axle. It is supposed to come apart, correct? I have beat on it a bit with no luck. The rim is off of the mini bike. Pic shows it on. 1966 Taco 44. Any help appreciated.

 

[capguncowboy]

You're on the right track. Keep it soaking for a day or two. That tire is crap, so cutting it off is an option. Once it's gone, you can access the inside of the rim. A little pressure between the two halves from the backside normally helps getting those rims to separate.

 

[dbowl]

Funny. Just got done cutting the tire off. I will let it soak for a few days and see what I end up with. I think the spacer on the opposite side of the axle in the pic is working against me too. It is rusted on.

 

[capguncowboy]

If the axle and the spacers are stuck, you may need to cut them as well

 

[dbowl]

It is apart! Didn't have to cut the axle. Thanks for the input.