1998 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 254

10. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. NOTICE: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. avoid To expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel to nuts in the proper sequence andthe proper torque specification. Don't try to put the wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store thewheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tirerepaired or replaced. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose off. and even come This could lead to an accident. Be sure touse the correctwheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get GM original new equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightenedwith a torque wrench to lb-ft 100 (140 Nom). I NOTICE: Wheel coverswon't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put wheel cover on your compact a spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. 5-34