I agree and that means using a torque wrench. But experts tell us not to use any lubricant, including anti-seize compound, on wheel studs or nuts. The tech folks at Tire Rack state: "Torque ...

The age-old practice of using anti-seize compounds as wheel system lubricants has never been approved or endorsed by a wheel, hub or fastener manufacturer. It hails back to the day of stud-piloted ...

copper and graphite lubricants in a petroleum base Withstand temperatures from -60° to 1,600° F without hardening or evaporating Also offered in copper and copper-free nickel anti-seize formulations ...

and any improvement over the control fasteners (the ones to which Todd applied no anti-seize) can be attributed to the effectiveness of the lubricant applied to the threads. Todd also assesses how ...