In a message dated 10/25/2005 6:48:52 AM Pacific Standard Time, IDCLLC@aol.com writes: Do you all use grease or anti-seize on the wheel studs, or leave them dry? I typically lub mine, but I often wonder which condition would best encourage the lug nuts to stay put. Hi Steve, I leave mine dry... However, I do have a specific proceedure I go through when I have to install or reinstall a wheel. It all started many years ago when a shop installed a wheel with a impact gun and warped a brake drum (on a car), giving me that pulsating feel in the brake pedal. First, I always try to use a torque wrench. There is a chart available to say how many foot pounds to use on a given size of bolt, however I usually go with about 75 ft pounds on most trailer or vehicle wheel lugs (use manufacturer specs). The proceedure I use is to run the nuts up hand tight, set the torque wrench at 50 Ft pounds and tighten in an opposing pattern. In other words, from top to bottom and then right to left, if that makes any sence. Then I reset the torque wrench to the final amount of 75 ft pounds and retorque in the same manner to that setting. I began doing wheels in that way "years ago" and have fortunately had no problems with losing wheels or warped drums/rotors. One last thing, a torque wrench at say Sears (Craftsman Tools) is under $50.00. To keep in in good condition, dont use it as a ratchet and when done, make sure to reset it to zero so as to keep the settings true in the future. I prefer the click type as opposed to the needle type, I believe they're easier to use. Bill (Photo Site)