If I can’t twist them off by hand after the initial loosening, I use anti-seize when I put them back on. I also use the little wrench that comes with the car to tighten them down. No way you’re over torquing them with that little wrench. I can always get them loose with the same little wrench too. I have never had a lug nut rust on, a stud that needed to be replaced or a wheel come loose. ever. For me, my experience and care in doing the work trumps some bogus rule of thumb designed to cover every possible scenario…to each his own. I will now gravitate to the side with the anti-seize proponents milling about.
TwinTurbo
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