1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual - Page 295

Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlampaim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See "Changing aFlat Tire" in the Index for more information. Used Replacement Wheels 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 model. 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 havea collision in which you or otherscould be injured.Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Putting a used wheel on wr vehicle is dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or how many miles it's been driven.It could fail suddenly and cause an accident.you have to If replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. 6-47