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Dragsinger · 08-11-2010, 07:45 PM

Gary,

I have "worried" over this issue for years. After trying a number of brands and styles of lug nuts and washers the result was always been as you described. And as you described, over tightening is not the problem. I have tried several lubrication methods, grease, never-seize, even cam lube. Regardless, the washers deform and eventually mar the wheels plus hang up on the nut. If someone provides an oversize, hard washer I do not know about it.

The only satisfactory solution I have found is 5/8" studs with aluminum spacers and flat flange nuts. Once you go that route you will be happy with the result.

08-11-2010, 07:45 PM	#2
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Lug Nuts Gary, I have "worried" over this issue for years. After trying a number of brands and styles of lug nuts and washers the result was always been as you described. And as you described, over tightening is not the problem. I have tried several lubrication methods, grease, never-seize, even cam lube. Regardless, the washers deform and eventually mar the wheels plus hang up on the nut. If someone provides an oversize, hard washer I do not know about it. The only satisfactory solution I have found is 5/8" studs with aluminum spacers and flat flange nuts. Once you go that route you will be happy with the result.