I need to re-install my aluminum wheels soon using aluminum lug nuts. I have heard to apply an anti-seize to the nuts and found an older post where there was a mixed feedback of using it for this purpose.

Do you recommend the use of anti-seize and what product do you use?

What part of the nut do you apply it to?

Are you putting it on the threads?

Does anyone have a procedure (with photos)?

This all might sound simple for you guys but I want to do it right the first time.

Thanks for your patience,
Erik

 

Clean dry threads is the word I heard so mine are dry and clean torqued to 96.

 

Try a search. I don't use any anti-seize goop after Steve Weiner said not to.

 

I understand any type of antisieze or lubricant changes the torque characteristics of a bolt. As much as I'd like to use something on my threads, I've steered clear to keep from over torqueing them.

 

I use anti-seize compound on the autocross car and change wheels 2-4 times a week for 4 yeras now. I torque with a torque wrench. Works fine.

 

Clean, dry threads, but a small dab of anti-seize only on the ball surface of the lug nuts to prevent galling.

Thats Porsche's recommendations since 1969.

 

I apply anti-seize to the surface where the lug nut meets the wheel. Keep it off the threads, it affects the ability to keep your nuts tight. It's the friction in the threads that does the work.

 

They come with anti-seize from factory, why don't you?

 

All the wheel related Technical Service Bulletins starting from the eighties have a section specifically for aluminum wheel nuts, the steel fasteners are separate with no mention of them requiring lube;

"Aluminum wheels nuts require special care.

Before installing:

-- lubricate threads and shoulders of aluminum nuts with Optimoly HT, Part No 999-917-728-00 (Optimoly HT does not affect tightening torque)"

Later TSBs (1988-1989) referred to Optimoly TA, Part No 000-043-020-00