If
you need to replace any
of
your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your vehicle.
Used Replacement Wheels
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous.
It
could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a
collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems
wiih
bearing
iiie,
brake
cooiing, speeaometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
See
Changing a Flat Tire
on
page
5-68
for more
information.
-Ring
a usec .rheel on your vehicle
is
dangerous. You can’t know how
it’s
been used
or how far it’s been driven.
It
could fail
suddenly and cause a crash.
If
you have to
replace a wheel, use a new
GM
original
equipment wheel.
Tire
Chains
Notice:
Use tire chains only where legal and only
when you must. Use only
SAE
Class
“S”
type chains
that are the proper size for your tires. Install them
on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as
possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive
slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s
instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting
your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact
continues, slow down
until
it
stops. Driving too
fast
or
spinning
the wheels
vsith
chains
on
will
damage your vehicle.
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