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Originally Posted by wheee!
What about running aluminum lug nuts on steel studs? Another member had to drill out his aluminum lug nuts after they seized onto his steel studs... Is this common?
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At least two mechanisms that can cause fasteners to seize - galvanic action between dissimilar metals and dirt on the threads. Clean the threads before installing and don't overtighten. To prevent corrosion/rust, I will sometimes put anti-seize compound (eg,
Never-seez) on the threads.