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Originally Posted by dkveuro
Over the years I have heard the debate about anti-seize paste, oil, grease or dry lug threads. I usually use a little Kroil on the threads if they are completely dry...
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There's no "debate." Mercedes specifies wheel lug bolts are installed dry and that's the end of the story.
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Originally Posted by dkveuro
Most European Alloy Wheels call for 81ft lb.
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Make that "most Mercedes with 12 mm lug bolts." It's different for those with 14 mm lug bolts. Beginning with W211 this is E-class and above, and of course S-class have had 14 mm lug bolts for even longer.