Should I use lubrication to wheel lug nuts/bolts? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 days ago by Nickelalloy@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Now the season of changing to summer tires are here, what is your experience and knowledge? Anyone had issues with it?

Lube and reduced torque or dry and recomended torque?

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[-] xthexder@l.sw0.com 0 points 4 days ago

They're probably fine for lug bolts at least, the studs are big enough an extra 10-20 ft-lbs would still be in a safe range. If they haven't broken a stud in 25 years, it's probably never going to happen.

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