Originally Posted by
mcoomer
I will also say this, DT Swiss specifically states on their website that they advise against using oil or grease in the assembly of a wheel. They seem to know a thing or two about wheelbuilding so I'd tend to listen to their advice.
Mike
You don't think they might be trying to sell you a $20 bottle of their thread lock do you? I'd take advice from respected professional wheel builders who say to lube and no thread lock is needed.