1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 293

NOTICE: The wrong wheel can 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. See "Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index for more information. Tire Chains NOTICE: If your Pontiachas P235/55R16, P245/50ZRl6 or P275/40ZR17 size tires, don't usetire chains. They can damage your vehicle. If you have other tires, usetire chains only where SAE Class legal and only when you must. Use only "S" type chainsthat are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the rear tires and tighten Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel your vehicle is on dangerous. You can't know howit's been used or how many miles been driven.It could fail it's f suddenly and cause an accident. H you haveto replace awheel, use anew GM original equipment wheel. them as tightly as possible withthe ends securely fastened. Drive slowly follow the chain and manufacturer's instructions.f you can hear the I chains contacting your vehicle, stop retighten and them. If' contact continues, slow the down u t l it ni stops. Driving too or spinning the wheels with fast chains on will damage your vehicle. 6-52