[kevlac]

My winter wheel/tire package arrived from Tire Rack and included instructions that indicate to use an anti-seize compound on the hub (NOT on the threads!) to prevent the wheel from rusting/corroding/sticking to the hub.

I have never used an anti-seize compound before and luckily did not have trouble (perhaps because I change/rotate wheels regularly). Anyway, reading on the net, it appears it is useful and can prevent problems. After all, Tire Rack recommends using it.

So, I started looking and they make a variety of kinds; aluminum, nickel, copper, and so on. I'm not sure what to get. I am reading that the copper type can corrode aluminum wheels (which is what I think my new BBS SR's are). I contacted Tire Rack via live chat to see what they recommend and the rep was unaware and said he never heard of using it. I pointed out it is on their website and included in their instructions! lol

Anyway, do most people here use it? Those who don't, have you had trouble? Most importantly, can you recommend a brand/type?

[Tpeterson]

Originally Posted by kevlac

I have never used an anti-seize compound before and luckily did not have trouble (perhaps because I change/rotate wheels regularly). Anyway, reading on the net, it appears it is useful and can prevent problems. After all, Tire Rack recommends using it.

So, I started looking and they make a variety of kinds; aluminum, nickel, copper, and so on. I'm not sure what to get. I am reading that the copper type can corrode aluminum wheels (which is what I think my new BBS SR's are). I contacted Tire Rack via live chat to see what they recommend and the rep was unaware and said he never heard of using it. I pointed out it is on their website and included in their instructions! lol

Anyway, do most people here use it? Those who don't, have you had trouble? Most importantly, can you recommend a brand/type?

I started using it the last couple of years because
I didn't want to hammer on the tires with a two by four
to remove them.
I have an old tube made by Permatex that I use.
The type isn't listed on the tube so I don't know
what it is.
It helps with tire removal.

[overcoil]

I'm exactly like Tpeterson post above - don't think it matters what type of anti-seize. Matter of fact on others cars I've used Amsoil assembly grease instead of anti-seize.

You can read this for application guide

http://news.thomasnet.com/companysto...mpounds-613808

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by kevlac

My winter wheel/tire package arrived from Tire Rack and included instructions that indicate to use an anti-seize compound on the hub (NOT on the threads!) to prevent the wheel from rusting/corroding/sticking to the hub.

I have never used an anti-seize compound before and luckily did not have trouble (perhaps because I change/rotate wheels regularly). Anyway, reading on the net, it appears it is useful and can prevent problems. After all, Tire Rack recommends using it.

So, I started looking and they make a variety of kinds; aluminum, nickel, copper, and so on. I'm not sure what to get. I am reading that the copper type can corrode aluminum wheels (which is what I think my new BBS SR's are). I contacted Tire Rack via live chat to see what they recommend and the rep was unaware and said he never heard of using it. I pointed out it is on their website and included in their instructions! lol

Anyway, do most people here use it? Those who don't, have you had trouble? Most importantly, can you recommend a brand/type?

You can use something like this http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0490&ppt=C0139

Wheels don't usually get stuck so much but definitely put some if you have spacers cause they will be a pain to remove.... if they get stuck and are made of aluminum you can always heat up the spacer with a torch or heatgun and they will pop out as aluminum will expand faster than steel....

[siwo]

I have been using Anti-Seize on the bolts but never have thought about using them on the hub. Now to think about it, I've been changing over from winter to summer and from summer to winter tires for multiple cars each time for over 15 years now. Since the odd time I do notice that some wheels are a little seized but a light pound on the tire with my fist did release it and never really an issue.

I have a bottle of Permatex Silver Grade Anti-Seize (blend of copper/aluminum/graphie) and will try this on my next rotation.

[pikcachu]

Originally Posted by siwo

I have been using Anti-Seize on the bolts but never have thought about using them on the hub. Now to think about it, I've been changing over from winter to summer and from summer to winter tires for multiple cars each time for over 15 years now. Since the odd time I do notice that some wheels are a little seized but a light pound on the tire with my fist did release it and never really an issue.

I have a bottle of Permatex Silver Grade Anti-Seize (blend of copper/aluminum/graphie) and will try this on my next rotation.

I'm not sure putting anti-seize on the bolts is a very good idea.... it will affect your torque specs.... usually by about 25-40%...

so if you torque at 100lbs/ft you will be effectively torquing at 125lbs/ft at least so you can end up over-torquing

[Sypher]

Originally Posted by pikcachu

I'm not sure putting anti-seize on the bolts is a very good idea.... it will affect your torque specs.... usually by about 25-40%...

so if you torque at 100lbs/ft you will be effectively torquing at 125lbs/ft at least so you can end up over-torquing

This. Please don't put anti-seize or any lubricant on your threads. Properly torqued, I've had a lug seized on by rust.
Only apply anti-seize on the hub surface.