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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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I saw this note on your tech website and was wondering why you say not to put anti-seize on lug hardware or studs. It makes removing the lugnuts a lot easier, and I have never had any problems with wheels becoming loose because of it being applied to the stud threads.
"NOTE: We suggest removing the wheel and applying a thin coating of "antiseize" around the axle hubs to help prevent rust and permit easier removal when it's time to rotate your tires. Do not apply "antiseize" to the lug hardware or studs"
 
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Old Jan 30, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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Antiseize makes it nearly impossible to accurately torque the lugs. Its lubricating effects allow the lugs to be tightened further than they should be, which can lead to uneven torque among the studs, overtorquing, and potentially damage to the wheel or studs. It is not the end of the world, but it is definitely not optimal.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Better off just using penatrating oil right before you bust them off. Then hit it with some brake cleaner to remove the oil before your retighten them.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2007 | 01:03 PM
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not on the studs but on the face of the rotor/drum for the aluminum/cast rims just a thin coat
 
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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Thats what I do I put it on the rims so they can come off easy. On the lugs isn't a good idea
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Aircraft wheels use Lubtork (Mil-T-5544; SAE AMS2518) on the tie bolts that secure the wheel halves together, which is an anti-seize compound. Butthe torque value is compensated for its usage, as it is actually called a Lubtork Value. Torques followed by the letter "L" such as in "torque to 135-145 Lin/lbs" indicate the usage of Lubtork, whereas the letter "D" indicates a standard dry torque value.

Why this cannot become an automotive industry standard escapes me. It makes it much easier to remove lug nuts.
 
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