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T-Cut · 2nd April 2019, 10:51

I used to smear my wheel bolt thread and cone with copper type lube, but they really should be used 'dry' to torque correctly. Use a torque wrench at 75-80ftlb. It's not as tight as you might expect. Most tyre depots over-tighten them, especially when using an air tool for tightening. And completely 'dry' bolts do tend to get stuck over time. Perhaps a slacken and re-torque plan should be included in the annual service.

TC

2nd April 2019, 10:51	#3
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	I used to smear my wheel bolt thread and cone with copper type lube, but they really should be used 'dry' to torque correctly. Use a torque wrench at 75-80ftlb. It's not as tight as you might expect. Most tyre depots over-tighten them, especially when using an air tool for tightening. And completely 'dry' bolts do tend to get stuck over time. Perhaps a slacken and re-torque plan should be included in the annual service. TC