Rusty Hubs?

Poppyboy · 04-02-2017, 07:14 PM

Changing out my winters for summers today, and I noticed some surface rust on that hub lip that our wheels hang on. I also noticed a little bit of rust inside the hub, which had a little bit of grease remaining. I cleaned both surfaces a bit with paper towel and degreaser, then put a thin layer of new grease on both. Was that sufficient to inhibit rust? Is it Ok for both surfaces to have grease on them?

Crazy1323 · 04-02-2017, 08:22 PM

I normally give them a scrub with a wire brush each time the wheels are off. Grease on that is fine as long as it doesn't get on the brakes.

Poppyboy · 04-02-2017, 08:54 PM

Cool. I guess I could also try some light sandpaper. Thanks!

95wildtt · 04-03-2017, 09:17 AM

Clean them up well, then put a small amount of this on the hub surface where the wheels contact the face and also around the outside of the center hub ring where the wheels meet.
A very light coat is all that you need, use very sparingly.

Makes the swap of your summers/winters and also removal of any spacers MUCH easier!

DO NOT USE ON THE BOLTS!!

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-8007.../dp/B000FW7VGE

Enjoy!
John

Poppyboy · 04-03-2017, 02:04 PM

I've actually been using that on lug bolts and spark plugs for years, torqued to spec and haven't had any problems. Why not use on the bolts?

95wildtt · 04-03-2017, 04:01 PM

I've just always read to not use it on lugs, but if you've not had any issues then never mind

Try it on your hubs too...

Poppyboy · 04-03-2017, 05:02 PM

I will-thanks.

deansbimmer · 04-03-2017, 08:09 PM

Works great on the hubs. And absolutely use a bit on the wheel bolts too. It'll keep them from rusting also.

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Crazy1323 Private First Class 27 Rep 191 Posts Drives: X5M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Memphis iTrader: (0)	I normally give them a scrub with a wire brush each time the wheels are off. Grease on that is fine as long as it doesn't get on the brakes.
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95wildtt Need mo $$s 827 Rep 880 Posts Drives: 2020 X4M Competition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westfield, IN iTrader: (0)	Clean them up well, then put a small amount of this on the hub surface where the wheels contact the face and also around the outside of the center hub ring where the wheels meet. A very light coat is all that you need, use very sparingly. Makes the swap of your summers/winters and also removal of any spacers MUCH easier! DO NOT USE ON THE BOLTS!! https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-8007.../dp/B000FW7VGE Enjoy! John __________________ 2020 TRM-BLACK X4///M Competition 2020 Porsche Macan 1995 Dodge Stealth TwinTurbo Past: 2020 X3M, 2019 TTS, 2008 X5 4.8 M Sport
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95wildtt Need mo $$s 827 Rep 880 Posts Drives: 2020 X4M Competition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Westfield, IN iTrader: (0)	I've just always read to not use it on lugs, but if you've not had any issues then never mind Try it on your hubs too... __________________ 2020 TRM-BLACK X4///M Competition 2020 Porsche Macan 1995 Dodge Stealth TwinTurbo Past: 2020 X3M, 2019 TTS, 2008 X5 4.8 M Sport
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