Wheel nuts stuck on.
05-15-2018, 08:14 AM
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Wheel nuts stuck on.
This is the second time removing tires/rims since owning the car last fall and the wheel nuts are stuck on. It has the stock Fuchs and nuts. Is that a common issue with daily driven in all weathers cars?
Should I put some anti-seize on it?
Should I put some anti-seize on it?
05-15-2018, 09:18 AM
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Lol absolutely.
I use copper anti seize.
I only go to 90lbs torque and it works well.
How tight are you torquing your wheels ?
I think the spec is 95lbs dry.
I use copper anti seize.
I only go to 90lbs torque and it works well.
How tight are you torquing your wheels ?
I think the spec is 95lbs dry.
05-15-2018, 09:22 AM
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Officially, I believe Porsche discourages the use of anti-seize on wheel studs.
I have a different opinion on the use of anti-seize. I have used anti-seize on the wheel studs of all my 911's Fuchs for many years. I apply a small amount on each stud; it will usually last a couple of years unless you remove your wheels frequently.
Based on the situation you have with your wheel nuts, I would suggest using anti-seize going forward. I would also recommend you check the torque setting when installing wheel nuts. I torque the lug nuts on my Fuchs to 95 ft. lbs. (130 nm).
Good luck.
I have a different opinion on the use of anti-seize. I have used anti-seize on the wheel studs of all my 911's Fuchs for many years. I apply a small amount on each stud; it will usually last a couple of years unless you remove your wheels frequently.
Based on the situation you have with your wheel nuts, I would suggest using anti-seize going forward. I would also recommend you check the torque setting when installing wheel nuts. I torque the lug nuts on my Fuchs to 95 ft. lbs. (130 nm).
Good luck.
05-15-2018, 10:35 AM
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05-15-2018, 01:05 PM
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FWIW,...
NEVER use anti-seize on the threads; apply a thin coat on the shoulders of the lug nuts.
Make sure your torque wrench is accurate by having it tested. Torque to 92-94 lbs-ft.
Done.
NEVER use anti-seize on the threads; apply a thin coat on the shoulders of the lug nuts.
Make sure your torque wrench is accurate by having it tested. Torque to 92-94 lbs-ft.
Done.
05-15-2018, 01:16 PM
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05-15-2018, 03:56 PM
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Porsche has a TSB about how to use anti-seize on the wheel studs/nuts. If you cannot break them loose they can be cut off with careful use of a hole saw, etc.
New ones will look nice until you torque them and mess up the anodizing
New ones will look nice until you torque them and mess up the anodizing
05-15-2018, 04:17 PM
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It was at a tire shop and they ended up having to "drill out" 2.......what a mess.
05-15-2018, 06:43 PM
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Second for antiseize In the rust prone Northeast with no issues. The Antiseize can act as a lubricant so dial in your torque wrench to the lower end of spec. Recheck after 100 miles or so.