Winter is coming....a wheel thread

Fat Magpie · Nov 18th, 2017, 09:48

So its time to put on my winter wheels, I had thought about using a lubricant for the wheel nuts, but after some research maybe not.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3ndeXiZUeM

Worth a watch on the damage you can do with the wrong torque.

MacV50 · Nov 18th, 2017, 18:14

Absolutely!

Unless something is specified, nuts should be torqued with dry threads. I always use brake cleaner to clean threads before re-installing

Now, how about no copper grease anywhere near brakes ...

NigelDay · Nov 18th, 2017, 18:38

There is, however, something to be said for applying a little grease to the wheels before re-fitting. I have had two instances where it was impossible to remove a (flat tyre) wheel because the alloys had become stuck. The RAC had to be called. A crow bar and a strong kick finally freed the wheel.

Chief inspector · Nov 18th, 2017, 19:28

A sparing a month of copper anti seize and a standard ratchet or wheel wrench and you will not get anywhere near enough torque to damage a wheel stud or a crack a wheel.

Just dont use both legs of a spider or an extended wrench/ breaker bar, thats for taking wheels off. The only car Ive had with snapped studs was one without anti-seize, but had been to the tyre shop 5 times, they damaged them by applying too much torque to remove them.

The mating face of the wheel and disc centre hub is also a great place for a thin coat as well, as alloys get corroded onto the iron.

volvo for ever · Nov 18th, 2017, 19:59

very interesting wont use this again oops

Nov 18th, 2017, 09:48	#1
Fat Magpie Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:47 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belfast and London	Winter is coming....a wheel thread So its time to put on my winter wheels, I had thought about using a lubricant for the wheel nuts, but after some research maybe not. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3ndeXiZUeM Worth a watch on the damage you can do with the wrong torque. __________________ XC60 MY10 AWD D5 Summum 205 PS, Geartronic, Winter pack, Aux diesel heater, Xenons, Family pack, Tinted rears, Moonroof, Parking sensor F&R, Premium sound, Car phone, Reversing camera, Lane departure, Hill decent, Savile Grey.

Nov 18th, 2017, 18:38	#3
NigelDay Premier Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barnard Castle	There is, however, something to be said for applying a little grease to the wheels before re-fitting. I have had two instances where it was impossible to remove a (flat tyre) wheel because the alloys had become stuck. The RAC had to be called. A crow bar and a strong kick finally freed the wheel. __________________ 2015: XC60 D4 FWD SE Lux Nav 190hp manual, Osmium Grey, 17" Segin, Tempa, Winter Illumination, Security, Family, DSP, 4C, HK Sound, Subwoofer, Front Parking, Rear Camera, Dark Tinted, Power Passenger Seat, Speed and Heated Steering.

Nov 18th, 2017, 19:28	#4
Chief inspector Master Member Last Online: Mar 11th, 2022 08:02 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Global Village	A sparing a month of copper anti seize and a standard ratchet or wheel wrench and you will not get anywhere near enough torque to damage a wheel stud or a crack a wheel. Just dont use both legs of a spider or an extended wrench/ breaker bar, thats for taking wheels off. The only car Ive had with snapped studs was one without anti-seize, but had been to the tyre shop 5 times, they damaged them by applying too much torque to remove them. The mating face of the wheel and disc centre hub is also a great place for a thin coat as well, as alloys get corroded onto the iron. __________________ 2018 V90 Momentum Pro Last edited by Chief inspector; Nov 18th, 2017 at 20:08.

Nov 18th, 2017, 18:14	#2
MacV50 Master Member Last Online: Today 22:19 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Aberdeen	Absolutely! Unless something is specified, nuts should be torqued with dry threads. I always use brake cleaner to clean threads before re-installing Now, how about no copper grease anywhere near brakes ...

Nov 18th, 2017, 19:59	#5
volvo for ever Premier Member Last Online: Feb 4th, 2023 15:10 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: uk	very interesting wont use this again oops

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