1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 264

NOTICE: The wrong wheelcan also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometeror odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicleground clearance and tireor tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal only when and you must. Use only SAE Class "St' type chains that arethe proper size for your tires. Install them onthe front tiresand tighten themas tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowlyand follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.If you can hear the chains contactingyour vehicle, stop and retighten them. I the contact continues, slow down it f until stops. Driving too or spinning the wheels fast with chains on will damage your vehicle. See "Changing a Flat Tire" inthe Index for more information. Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or how far it's been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, usea new GM original equipment wheel.