Copper grease - or not?
Discussion
When fitting new studs on wheels, or just changing a wheel, I've always applied a small amount of copper grease.
However, I've now read that grease can cause bolts to over-tighten. And since I change all wheels twice a year anyway (separate Winter and Summer wheels and tyres), so it’s not as if the bolts / nuts will be undisturbed for a long time and given a chance to seize up.
On the other hand, I’ve also read that copper grease isn’t as slippery as normal grease, and I've never seen any problems with using a small amount.
Just wondered what other PH-ers normally do - copper grease or not?
Ta
However, I've now read that grease can cause bolts to over-tighten. And since I change all wheels twice a year anyway (separate Winter and Summer wheels and tyres), so it’s not as if the bolts / nuts will be undisturbed for a long time and given a chance to seize up.
On the other hand, I’ve also read that copper grease isn’t as slippery as normal grease, and I've never seen any problems with using a small amount.
Just wondered what other PH-ers normally do - copper grease or not?
Ta
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