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Old 06-02-2010, 08:46 PM
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For lubricated threads you will need to reduce the tightening torque, IIRC it is 20% reduction. MARK'S ENGINEERING HANDBOOK and many other sources have a lubricated fastener torque table, zinc plating is also a lubricant.

Lube on the threads is fine, I use Anti-Seize but different manufacturers will tell you different things, I believe that ALCOA recommends SAE30 on the threads for their wheels.

DO NOT LUBRICATE ANY OTHER PART OF THE WHEEL/HUB/BOLT ASSEMBLY THAN THE THREADS!! The ball-seat needs to be dry.

Also note that many vehicle and wheel manufacturers recommend checking wheel fastener torque at regular intervals, this becomes even more important when you've lubricated and thus prevented rust etc. from holding the threads tight.
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