Miata Mailing List: November 1995, Message #163
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   From: Ken Warren 
Subject: RE: Anti-sieze on Lug Nuts
   Date: Thu, 2 Nov 1995 21:02:53 -0500

>I just got new rims and tires (Borbet Type H and SP8000).  I seem to 
recall a
>discussion concerning using antisieze compond on the Lug Nuts to prevent
>stripping/breaking.  I checked out the recommended uses on the back of the
>anit-sieze package and it did not specifically list lug nuts.  Then again 
it
>didn't say not to use it.  I was hoping someone with some experience in 
this
>area could provide some guidance on usage.

I use a little dab of a high-temp anti-sieze compound on the lugs every 
other time I change the tires, or every time if it's been a while since the 
last time I broke the lug nuts loose. Why every other time? I change tires 
twice a week all summer long while I'm autocrossing.

Ken Warren
Vice President, DelVal Miata Club