Silver_545i

Hey Guys, can you please offer some advise here?

I swapped out my winter wheels and put my summer shoes on! Car looks great! But I noticed that the lugs were a little more stiff than before and they are turning brownish - almost like rust. Just wondering if I should use any anti-seize on the lugs? If so, what brand do you suggest and how much do I apply on each bolt?

I know that the dealer used anti seize on my E39 lugs, but they never did on my E60. I wonder what changed?

Also, can you please confirm, I torqued to 88 lbs. Correct?

Thanks!

Krozi

I use anti seize on the hubs when installing the spacers, but not on the lugs....not sure if the lugs can get a little loose when using antiseize so....yea...

But 88lbs is right

luigi524td

I've used anti-seize on wheel lugs for years.

Properly torqued, the stuff should not cause or contribute to their loosening.

If you are concerned, use a drop or two of oil on the threads and wipe it down before installing.

I understand that lubricated threads can alter the "true" tightening torque of nuts and bolds but we're not talking about bolting down the hatch of the space shuttle here. IMHO, adding 5-10 ft lbs to wheel lug torque using a properly calibrated torque wrench won't cause a major problem. BUT. hammering them down with an air-gun - that's a way different story!

or_550i

+1

Rizbel

BMWs current specification on M12 lug bolts is 88 ft. lbs. (higher for M14 bolts). This specification is with dry threads. Anti-seize, grease, or other lubricants on the threads of the bolt can, and will, artificially lubricate the threads, causing an inaccurate torque reading when using a torque wrench. This can yield a situation where the bolt is actually over-torqued (as shown in the case below).



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Silver_545i

Thanks for your feedback / suggestions guys!