Need Help! Removing V6 Solara Wheels

[marc780]

I know this is Camry forum but this site gets more hits and i need an answer quick, i am doing her brakes today. My wive Solara V6 has the OEM alloy wheels, they have a center piece in the wheels with some mock hex fittings around the outside diameter. I tried a hex fitting thats how i know they are mock! The hex fittings are plastic and fake, i dont think they hold anything on! Anybody know how you get these wheels off? The round thing in the center is what i mean:

[bigbird]

look for a small slit along the edge that you can sue as a pry point with a flathead screwdriver. though ive never owned a solara, most toyotas have a similar set up.

[trdboy15]

Yes there is a small slitted opening for you to pop it open, hope you didn't damage those fake hex screws. It happens to the best of us goodluck

[GaryS]

Are you sure that the aluminum wheels aren't just oxidized to the steel core of the hub? I have had this happen on other cars. It required me to back up to the tire and give the outer edge of the good swift kick. It needed several firm kicks to break the seal but the wheel finally gave up and came off the hub.

Gary

[marc780]

Bigbird is right, im just dumb. The hex holes are just for looks and theres a slot on the edge and you stick a screwdrive in there and pop it off. Thanks for the replies, got the brake job done and rotor change too, it was the easiest i've ever done - gotta love Toyota.