Poll: Anti-Seize or not on lug nuts / studs?

[Larry Callahan]

What is everyone’s thoughts on using anti seize on lug nuts?

I have used it everything and people seem to be split on using it or not.

[SPLATT71MC]

I use the stick type anti-seize.

[JustJohn]

Biggest issue is that lubricated threads do not reflect accurate torque values.

I check torque daily when the track car is being used and the wheels come off so frequently it is not an issue to keep the threads dry.

[68Formula]

If you're properly torquing them to spec, you shouldn't need anti-seize IMHO. But if you're tightening method consists of counting the uggas uggas, then maybe it's worth it. I'd be considered with them loosening.

[Tim C]

I vote no. I'm a mechanic, I get cars in where the lugs have antisieze and it turns sticky/gooey from brake heat. It actually makes the lugs harder to screw on or off by hand.

If I put anything on at all I put a small amount of wd40, pb blaster, whatever your penetrating oil of choice is on the threads. Usually only if the threads are rusted. 99% of the time they go on dry.

[Pro Touring Store]

I put a very small amount on just to ease the thread-on. Some of the lug nuts out there don't have the best threads so I feel it helps. Especially important if you have Ti or Al lug nuts.

On a daily driver car that sees some moisture or corrosion (salt etc) I feel it's even more important. I have ruined several lug nuts and studs trying to get lug nuts off.

-Dale

[srode]

Anit-seize is a lubricant and the torque spec for a lubricated fastener is lower than a dry fastener. For lug nuts the spec is dry (for any I have seen) so you need to reduce the torque if using Antii-seize. Their guidance is 25% reduction vs dry spec. Its messy so I don't use it on lugs. Steel fasteners into aluminum is the only place I use it really.

[raustinss]

Absolutely wouldn't, will with the use of a daily car with aluminum rims against iron rotors

[BK75]

I use it since I seem to remove my wheels more than any normal person, mainly to prevent thread galling.

[JustJohn]

^^
You should be treating lug nuts and studs as a wear item

[cad]

Never on studs.... maybe on the back of a cast aluminum wheel hub. Only use sparingly on spark plugs, even though some mfr's supposedly take care of that.

Clark

[RUTHLESSZ28]

As a 27yr. tech. i say no. if the threads are rusty a little penetrating oil or wire wheel to remove rust. ive seen too many times lugs come loose or studs stretched from over torquing.