1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 325

Wheel Replacement ~ e p l a c any wheel that is bent. cracked, or badly ruslea e or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). Seeyour dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity. diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. 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 Cadillac model. A CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle canbe dangerous. It could affectthe braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which youor others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel boltsand wheel nuts forreplacement. NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometeror 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" in the Index for more information. 6-45