Mcgards Lug Nuts
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Mcgards Lug Nuts
Just picked up the black Mcgards lug nuts. Is it necessary to use any silicon or anti sieze when installing them (lugs are steel, wheels aluminum). Also anybody know what is the torque spec?
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by dmawd
Just picked up the black Mcgards lug nuts. Is it necessary to use any silicon or anti sieze when installing them (lugs are steel, wheels aluminum). Also anybody know what is the torque spec?
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern Virginia
I've used Lubro Moly Anti Seize on all of my vehicles. Corrosion from differing metals can cause problems. And on my new 07', either the corrosion, or the coating that was sprayed on them was causing the lug nuts not to go on as smoothly as expected when it was brand new.
I've seen torque numbers listed for certain applications with anti seize, and without. And, some folks back off a little on the torque setting if they use anti seize. The most important thing is to get all the lugs set to the same torque.
I've seen torque numbers listed for certain applications with anti seize, and without. And, some folks back off a little on the torque setting if they use anti seize. The most important thing is to get all the lugs set to the same torque.
Race Director
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From: Austin Texas
I've used Permatex Anti-Seize #133A on the wheel studs of every vehicle I've owned for the last 20 years. No problems yet. No corrosion and torque remains 100 ft. lbs. as set initially.
I use a VERY SMALL amount the first time I remove/replace the wheels and have never had to re-apply. The tube in my tool box has probably been there for 5 years and is still better than 1/2 full. 1 application seems to last for years regardless of how many times the wheels are removed/replaced.
Quick,easy and cheap preventitive maintenance.
I use a VERY SMALL amount the first time I remove/replace the wheels and have never had to re-apply. The tube in my tool box has probably been there for 5 years and is still better than 1/2 full. 1 application seems to last for years regardless of how many times the wheels are removed/replaced.
Quick,easy and cheap preventitive maintenance.
Melting Slicks
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From: Santee California
Originally Posted by 91ELON
The most important thing is to get all the lugs set to the same torque.
Team Owner
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From: Damn Connecticut Yankee
McGard makes a good product, but IMO locking lug nuts are feel good items that aren't worth a great deal.
Any wheel thief on his second job knows about wheel lock removal sockets that, when paired with a 1/2" breaker bar, will take the locks off.
Any wheel thief on his second job knows about wheel lock removal sockets that, when paired with a 1/2" breaker bar, will take the locks off.
Last edited by ProfMoriarty; Oct 27, 2006 at 03:37 PM.
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From: Metairie LA
Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
Last time I looked, the GM Service Manual said to avoid any lube or anti-seize on the lugs.
use criss-cross patern and always torque them 100lbs, The torque procedure is for even clamping force on the wheels and the rotors.