1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 238

Replace any wheel thatis bent, cracked or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep The wheels on your vehicle were coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, aligned and balanced carefully atthe and wheel nuts should be replaced.If factory to giveyou the longest tire life the wheel leaks air out, replace it and best overall performance. (except some aluminum wheels, which In most cases,you will not need to have can sometimes be repaired). See your your wheels aligned again. However, if Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions you notice unusual tire wear your or exist. vehicle pulling one way or the other, the Your dealer will know the kind of wheel alignment may need to bereset. If you you need. notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels Each new wheel should have the same may need to be rebalanced. 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 Pontiac model. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement CAUTION I \wheels, . I Using the wrong replacement 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 in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. 2 7 3