removing hub caps

i have a hub cap puller and wanted to take them off today to get them cleaned and protected for the winter as they're original ones but not matter how hard i pull, they aren't shifting!
is there a knack?

 

Try the other holes on the opposite side of the hubcap.

 

Stick a big screw driver thru the puller when its in the two small holes round outside as birdy says then lever against tyre and it should pop off

 

thanks chaps, off to give it another go.
yes, leverage would be good as it hurts my hands :'(

 

the correct way to use the hub cap puller is to put the dealer supplied wheel brace through the hole to lever it off

 

have tried with a screw driver and no joy, nearly pulled my arms out of their sockets tho' and bent the puller thing.

will try another time with a bigger lever wotsit. i suspect the problem is lack of physical strength. bugger.

 

you wern using a ladys one wer ya ;D.Have you got a wheel brace or a piece of bar? lever against the tyre not onto cap. I was talking Bigggggggggg screw driver ;D

 

I dont bother with the special gizmos, me ...i use a big wide screwdriver, tap it in twixt cap and rim, then twist,.... lalalalala.....POP goes the hubcap! C

 

E ar erm Giv it a sharp yank, or little finger n pull ;D

 

hit with a big hammer >


a few light taps round the edge may help

 

i just stick some rope through the loop and pull

 

now i can't believe i was initially trying to pull them off with a couple of fingers through the puller wotsit. d'oh!