Wheels: Description and Operation
REPLACEMENT WHEELS DESCRIPTIONReplace the wheel if any of the following conditions exist:
- The wheel exhibits excessive runout.
- The wheel is bent.
- The wheel is cracked.
- The wheel is severely rusted.
- The wheel is severely corroded.
- The wheel leaks air.
IMPORTANT: Air leaks caused by porosity on aluminum wheels are repairable.
CAUTION: IF YOU ARE REPLACING THE WHEEL(S), THE WHEEL STUD(S), THE WHEEL NUT(S) OR THE WHEEL BOLT(S), INSTALL ONLY NEW GM ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. INSTALLATION OF USED PARTS OR NON-GM ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL TO LOOSEN, LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE, POOR VEHICLE HANDLING AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: The use of non-GM original equipment wheels may cause:
- Damage to the wheel bearing, the wheel fasteners and the wheel
- Tire damage caused by the modified clearance to the adjacent vehicle components
- Adverse vehicle steering stability caused by the modified scrub radius
- Damage to the vehicle caused by the modified ground clearance
- Speedometer and odometer inaccuracy
Replace the wheel, the wheel studs and the wheel/nuts, or the wheel bolts if applicable, if any of the following conditions exist:
- The wheel has elongated bolt holes.
- The wheel/nuts, or bolts if applicable, loosen repeatedly.
Steel wheel identification is stamped into the wheel near the valve stem.
Aluminum wheel identification is cast into the inboard side of the wheel.