Re: Re: Re: Should lug nuts be lubed?

From: Bob Tom (tigers@bserv.com)
Date: Tue Nov 06 2001 - 09:25:37 EST


>On 5 Nov 01, at 18:00, jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
> > Yep, plus if you lube them up and torque to spec, you will be
> > overtorquing the lugnuts. If you make a habit of taking your wheels
> > on and off (i.e. racers, etc.) do yourself a favor and take Bob Tom's
> > advice to get some good quality lug nuts. The stock ones "My-T-Strip"
> > ;-) are junk, and will ruin your lugs.

Also at my age, it's good for my ego to tell people that I have TOUGH NUTS
(McGards, that is) :-)

Bob



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