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Originally Posted by gen3v8
Can change the torque up to 40%  .Yes I use some copper grease . Makes me wonder what level of destruction others have applied for a failure. I start by hand, use a rattle gun, then finish on the ground with a torque wrench. I do use aftermarket steel wheel nuts that show no signs of failure nor do the wheel studs. I have aluminium nuts that are also fine but not for track use IMO. |
I know a lot of people who have gotten away with it for a long time so take it with a grain of salt. All the tests I have scene show a pretty drastic change in torque.
I think the biggest issue with the stock studs is poor tolerances on the studs and lugs combined with speed from an impact. I run my down on a super low hand tight setting then give it a few whacks when snug then hand torque. They always seem to fail from galling.