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Re: Antiseize on wheel studs causes binding?

To: Ian <ianmcfetridge@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Antiseize on wheel studs causes binding?
From: Dave Geis <davegeis@feist.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 04:36:58 -0500
Ian wrote:

>   The lug is not actually seizing in the classic sense, where
> the two metals corrode or otherwise bond together.  Rather, the antiseize
> appears to ball up in the threads and mechanically bind the lug onto the
> stud.
>
>   Should I use something besides
> motor oil...maybe leave the studs dry?
>

I used WD-40 when we were in our street cars. When they started to bind a little
I knew it was time to give them another shot (every 4 or 5 tire changes).

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