I don't use grease, but I do use anti-seaze compound (both on the threads
and on the taper between the wheel and the nut). There are at least two
kinds of anti-seaze (copper or aluminum based), I'm only familiar with the
al type.

Bruce


"Peter Reilley" wrote in message
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I had my wheels balanced and for the third time the lug nuts
came loose a few days later. I watched them use a torque
wrench to tighten them. I have alloy wheels. When I put the
nuts on I stand on the lug wrench and bounce a little. They
don't come loose when I do that.

Anyway, I was wondering if I should grease the threads. I don't
grease them now. The theory being that the increased friction
would keep them from loosening. An opposing theory is
that with greased threads the same torque would put a higher
tension on the stud. This would reduce any slight movement
thereby reducing the likelihood of the nuts coming loose.

So which is better; grease or no grease?

Pete.