Couple tire/wheel questions

[smbrm]

Originally Posted by Jayde

I stand corrected then. These were the pics I was talking about:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=56

Have a link to grease that you would recommend?



Well, I'd rather have something that's not going to break versus something that will.

And the TPMS light went off by the way.

The 2nd pic is a back wheel!


Here is some info

http://www.mt-online.com/julyaugust2009/grease-basics


While lithium is in the list as having excellent water washoff characteristics, I think some of those "excellent" may be more excellent than others.

Its just acting as a barrier cream.

Ask a lubricants supplier.

[Laika]

Might I take this thread to ask a stupid question of my own?

I noticed yesterday that my driver side rear has a wheel stud that with a black end on it...the rest are bright silver. It's very obvious with my steelies and open face lug nuts on. I noticed today that it was the same on the passenger side, only the rear, only one stud. Anyone else have this going on? I'd like to think I didn't damage them...The drivers side certainly looks the tiniest bit chipped.

[Jayde]

Originally Posted by Laika

Might I take this thread to ask a stupid question of my own?

I noticed yesterday that my driver side rear has a wheel stud that with a black end on it...the rest are bright silver. It's very obvious with my steelies and open face lug nuts on. I noticed today that it was the same on the passenger side, only the rear, only one stud. Anyone else have this going on? I'd like to think I didn't damage them...The drivers side certainly looks the tiniest bit chipped.

Think you could take a pic? What did you use to tighten/loosen the lug nuts?

EDIT: Is that what you mean?

[Laika]

Originally Posted by Jayde

Think you could take a pic? What did you use to tighten/loosen the lug nuts?

EDIT: Is that what you mean?

That's exactly what I mean! I used the provided tire iron to remove and a torque wrench to tighten. Hmm so I guess it's not just me. Crisis averted.

[james23]

For your tire treatment you need water-polymer paint which is designed to enhance and improve tire appearance. It is also used for buffing or repair. Prior to application, the sidewall of tire has to be clean-off from dirt, dust, oil or other contaminants.

[Jayde]

Oh the joys of winter.

http://imageshack.us/a/img405/1349/2...5125717838.jpg

Should I take the wheels off and apply a little paint to the surface rust areas? If only the steelies had center caps.

[joshty]

Originally Posted by Jayde

Finally got around to inspecting my winter tires/wheels since it seems I'm going to have to be putting them on in the next few days. I noticed that the tires marked drivers side (from Tirerack) have the thread pointing in different directions. Here's a pic of what I mean:



Outside of the wheel is facing the left. The same is for passenger side as well. Is it possible that they just put the stickers on wrong or is this how the threads are supposed to be? Yes, I'm a tire/wheel noob.

Also, they sent me a set of tapered chrome lug nuts. Any recommendations for black ones without painting or costing an arm/leg?

What about a center cap for the wheel? I don't know if the hub is painted or exposed metal, which means I could be looking at rust for the months that these wheels are on if I can't get a center cap for them.

How much it cost to you?

[smbrm]

update on my winter tire setup

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=135