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Arizona_928 10-12-2022 08:55 AM
Anti-seize. I had a cat fuel filter gall to the base due to lack of anti-seize....

porsche tech 10-12-2022 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by GH85Carrera (Post 11819769)

For my 911, I always put it on the lift, remove all 4 wheel and tires and throw them and the new tires in the back of the El Camino and off to a local independent Porsche only repair shop. They have a new tire machine, and get the new tires mounted with zero damage to the wheels and road force balance. No one but me removes and replaces those aluminum nuts.
Oops. Titanium

Chocaholic 10-12-2022 09:41 AM
I’ve used anti-seize on lug threads for 40 years without a single issue. And without a single seized lug nut. I’m convinced.

aschen 10-12-2022 09:43 AM
The older porsche lug nuts are Aluminum T6 at least the classical black "alloy" lug nuts holding on so many fuchs and similar

sugarwood 10-12-2022 11:19 AM
Subaru is known for cheap grade lug studs.
You may also want to research replacing the lug nuts with aftermarket like McGard

porsche tech 10-12-2022 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by aschen (Post 11819971)
The older porsche lug nuts are Aluminum T6 at least the classical black "alloy" lug nuts holding on so many fuchs and similar
Like I said, oops…I was always told they were titanium. Misinformation I guess.

911 Rod 10-12-2022 01:00 PM
My problem is swollen nuts. But you probably don't want to know :D

sc_rufctr 10-12-2022 02:43 PM
I've always used a very small amount of plain old grease on lug nuts.

I also apply a thin smear on the matting surfaces of the wheel and hub and I've never had an issue.

speeder 10-12-2022 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr (Post 11820332)
I've always used a very small amount of plain old grease on lug nuts.

I also apply a thin smear on the matting surfaces of the wheel and hub and I've never had an issue.
Same. The other tip is to always make sure that the threads are 100% clean, (this goes for all fasteners in my OCD world). I have a collection of those copper bristle tooth brushes that I use constantly and use WD40 liberally as a solvent to wash away dirt and grit.

There was a hilarious thread ~20 years ago on the 911 tech board about whether people re-torque their lug nuts at the track...tried to find it...comedy gold from some OGs. :D

Maybe someone with better search skilz can pull it up.

Por_sha911 10-12-2022 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by speeder (Post 11820386)
Same. The other tip is to always make sure that the threads are 100% clean, (this goes for all fasteners in my OCD world).
What I was thinking right from the start. Also do a quick inspection of the threads to see if any are damaged.

hcoles 10-12-2022 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Chocaholic (Post 11819966)
I’ve used anti-seize on lug threads for 40 years without a single issue. And without a single seized lug nut. I’m convinced.
I've done the same thing. No issues with nuts coming off and no seizing or galling and low wear. The question of using or not AS on lug nuts/bolts has many threads and opinions on the web.
I like to avoid issues - e.g. cold rainy night and getting a flat and have a hard time getting a wheel off.

flipper35 10-12-2022 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr (Post 11820332)
I've always used a very small amount of plain old grease on lug nuts.

I also apply a thin smear on the matting surfaces of the wheel and hub and I've never had an issue.
This is what I do.


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