Pulled all five lug studs from the left front wheel to check the brake pads and as step one in a tire rotation.

Wheel doesn't want to come off. I'm guessing it's a question of breaking whatever loving bond the wheel and hub have developed, but want to make sure I'm not missing anything stupid.....

Gretel is a 91 300TE 4Matic. Any pointers (before I start waling away with the big rubber mallet) greatly appreciated.

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1961 220b: first project car - sold.
2000 CLK 430: first modern Benz - sold.
2001 CLK 55: OMG the torque!!! - sold
1972 280SE 4.5: Baby Gustav
1991 300TE 4Matic: Gretel the Snow Bunny - sold
1978 300SD: Katz the Free Man - given away
1980 Redhead: Darling Wife