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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by EXv10
Just another myth, add it to the thousands. Actually putting grease on the threads will change the torque rating also but none of it bothers me because I don't torque them. The thing about hydro-lock; that would never happen due to the terrific force pushing the air out and grease might slightly dissipate in 10 years but that would only make it stiffer.

 
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 12:38 PM
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Flat on my new tire. Had to drive 60 miles to get it fixed. Glad I had my new spare.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jspence105
Flat on my new tire. Had to drive 60 miles to get it fixed. Glad I had my new spare.
Could have used your old spare.......
 
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