[s-cars] More on audi wheel bolts/studs/torque

[Kirby Smith]

I concur.  My summer (16 x 8 OEM 5-spoke) wheels stopped auto-loosening
after I put a thin coating of NeverSeize on the bolts.  I believe dry
bolts achieve the desired torque without achieving the desired tension.
It is the tension that holds the wheel on.

kirby

Robert Myers wrote:
>
> Scott,
>
> Would  it be possible for you to evaluate whether or not antiseize might
> alleviate the loss of torque problem.
>
> Here's my story:  I have done a number of wheel changes at the change of
> season when I replace winter tires/wheels with summer tires/wheel.  In
> every instance, after driving the car for a few miles, I found that the
> wheel bolts needed retorqueing.  I finally applied some copper containing
> antiseize to the bolts and since then have never had to retorque after a
> wheel change over.
>
> I have heard all sorts of statements relating to "NEVER use antiseize on
> wheel bolts!"  IME, I've been satisfied with the results.  Would this be
> worth a try for your car?  At worst you will need to clean off some grease
> from the bolts and their mating parts.  At best your problem might be
> eliminated.