anti-seize/torque on wheels

[blownstang]

Do you guys use anti-seize on your lugs? What is the correct torque rating for the lug nuts?

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[Wiked03]

I don't use anti-sieze on mine and I torque them to 95-100 ft lbs.

 

[Aron]

You should always use a dab of anti-seize on your wheel studs. Not only will it help get a true and even torque on the studs, they will be much easier to remove, and will help keep the threads in good condition. As long as they are properly torqued, they will not come loose accidentally.

 

[Flyn]

100 ft/lbs. is what I use.

 

[PETSNKE]

95-100 ft/lbs and I was always told to never use anti-seize on the wheel studs.

Even on a daily driver you should be rotating tires every other oil change, so you shouldn't have a problem with them seizing up on you.

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

100 ft lbs is what ford calls for, if you do use anti sieze, make sure its only a very little bit. If you put too much, the torque wrench won't click and you can snap the stud.

 

[nytebyte]

I give the wheel studs a shot of WD40, just to keep the rust away, but no antiseize.

Torque at 100 ft lbs.

 

[blownstang]

Sounds good. I won't use anti-seize and will torque to 95 ft.lbs.

 

[Mustang68]

You should always use a dab of anti-seize on your wheel studs. Not only will it help get a true and even torque on the studs, they will be much easier to remove, and will help keep the threads in good condition. As long as they are properly torqued, they will not come loose accidentally.

agreed... i always use it on mine as well... yet to ever have a nut come off.. or ever get lose even when i did it by hand.. now i just zip em up with my impact that has a variable torque setting on the back.. most the shops i worked in had it mandatory to use the anti-seize on the threads when ever we did anything with the tires....

 

[Mean Mr Mustang]

I give the wheel studs a shot of WD40, just to keep the rust away, but no antiseize.

Torque at 100 ft lbs.

I do the same thing. I give them a quick blast before putting them on, it helps clean any debris off the threads and helps prevent them from rusting over time.

 

[slow83]

antiseize should not be used on wheel studs at all antisieze on the studs makes it easier for lugs to back off

a small ammount can be used on the hubs

 

[Aron]

antiseize should not be used on wheel studs at all antisieze on the studs makes it easier for lugs to back off

a small ammount can be used on the hubs

I have been turning wrenches on my cars for over 15 years, and have always used a small dab of anti-seize with no problems. In fact, all my friends that work on their own cars, including auto techs, use anti-seize.

Like I said, as long as the lugs are torqued down properly, they will not come loose unless there's a problem, and the anti-seize helps get an accurate torque rating.

 

[Dana]

I use a little anti seize also. The Ford lug nuts seem to be softer than most and this helps them live a little longer.
As was mentioned earlier, torque is around 100 ft. lbs. but an impact gun does the job just fine, once you get to know the gun.

 

[Mustang68]

I have been turning wrenches on my cars for over 15 years, and have always used a small dab of anti-seize with no problems. In fact, all my friends that work on their own cars, including auto techs, use anti-seize.

Like I said, as long as the lugs are torqued down properly, they will not come loose unless there's a problem, and the anti-seize helps get an accurate torque rating.

agreed... even when ive worked on older cars that had rusted nuts and rusted studs ive used it.. never have had problems with them backing off.. and usually once the studs and nuts started rusting even with the anti-seize i was still fighting to get the nuts off the next time i went to take the tires off on my brothers corsica.. screamed like banchies with ever turn when i did it by hand...

 

[slow83]

I have been turning wrenches on my cars for over 15 years, and have always used a small dab of anti-seize with no problems. In fact, all my friends that work on their own cars, including auto techs, use anti-seize.

Like I said, as long as the lugs are torqued down properly, they will not come loose unless there's a problem, and the anti-seize helps get an accurate torque rating.

if you read any text book or listen to any manufacturer recomedations they say not to put antiseize on the studs at all because it is not a safe practice yes it makes it easier for the lugs to come off but is not a recomended practice i am an auto tech and i do not put antiseize on wheel studs neither do any of the techs at the shop i work at

 

[Mustang68]

if you read any text book or listen to any manufacturer recomedations they say not to put antiseize on the studs at all because it is not a safe practice yes it makes it easier for the lugs to come off but is not a recomended practice i am an auto tech and i do not put antiseize on wheel studs neither do any of the techs at the shop i work at

ya know all though my automotive training.. (that includes all them books i had to read to pass the tests) i never once read anything in there where it said "not" to put anti-seize there... nor have i seen any manufacturer say not to either.. and as i stated earlier... most the shops i worked in had it mandatory to use the anti-seize on the threads when ever we did anything with the tires.... that includes the dealership i worked for..

 

[blownstang]

Do I torque the locking lug nut, or just tighten it with a regular ratchet?

 

[Wiked03]

Do I torque the locking lug nut, or just tighten it with a regular ratchet?

IMO, you should just ditch the locking lugs. You have a better chance of breaking the key and being stranded than you do of getting a wheel stolen. Besides, that is what insurance is for.

 

[Aron]

Let's just leave the matter of using anti-seize to a personal preference. Some do it, some don't. Will it hurt to use it? Not that I've ever heard of. Will it hurt to not use it? Probably not.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

throw the locking lugs in the garbage. they only inconvenience you, not thieves.

the torque spec (105 lb/ft) for the lug nuts is a dry specification.

the never-sieze goes on the mounting face of the wheel and on the rotor so you can get the wheel and rotor apart when you have to.

 

[sfkarp]

No anti sieze here and I use 95 ft lbs.

 

[blownstang]

throw the locking lugs in the garbage. they only inconvenience you, not thieves.

the torque spec (105 lb/ft) for the lug nuts is a dry specification.

the never-sieze goes on the mounting face of the wheel and on the rotor so you can get the wheel and rotor apart when you have to.

Sorry can't do that! I park outside, and in my neighborhood i wouldn't trust my chrome rims to not have locks on them.