Just trying to get some perspective on wheel studs and nuts and how everyone deals with the slight rust surface on both stud and nut threads. The super dry contact results in 'jumpy' torquing. ie; there is a lot of friction in the threads, and when torquing the nut, the nut needs a whole lot of force and moves a lot. This action is repeated until the desired tq is achieved, or so you hope. I would think that these 'jumps' would likely cause over torquing, the very thing that lubing the threads is supposed to cause. At least with some lube, the threads are less likely to gall and fail, and tq in a more progressive manner.
I was thinking along the lines of the canned spray graphite or something.
Just to be clear, most of my studs are new or recent, not 'rusted' out. But very dry.
Looking for experience on standard practice.
Thanks
I was thinking along the lines of the canned spray graphite or something.
Just to be clear, most of my studs are new or recent, not 'rusted' out. But very dry.
Looking for experience on standard practice.
Thanks