1998 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 323

Wheel Alignmentand Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carehlly at the factory to give you longest tirelife the and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing not are needed. However, ifyou notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when drivingon a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same wayas the oneit replaces. If you need to replace any your wheels, wheel bolts of or wheel nuts, replace them only with new original GM equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts your for Cadillac model. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel thatis bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should replaced. If the be wheel leaks air, replaceit (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. 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 which in you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. 6-48