Volk Formula Lugs rant

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Jun 27, 2011 | 06:32 PM

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J2S2M

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Originally Posted by Kidcane

Because they are open ended water can collect and just sit in there and rust out the stud and lug. Then it seizes up and mess up the stud or lug or both. So I found if you just smear some axle grease or something on the inside or all over the stud before you put them on it will help protect it from rusting out.

Everytime I wash my car, I use some compressed air to get out any moisure around the lugs to prevent this rust you are referring to.

Jun 29, 2011 | 06:14 PM

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Putting grease on the studs holding the wheel is considered a no-no.

To keep the anodized AL caps from seizing to the lug nut, I put a little moly grease on the threads and have never had a problem since.

As for the plastic key, it will also last longer after you start using moly grease on the lug cap.