1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 265

7. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheeI nuts in the proper sequence and tothe proper torque specification. Don't try to putthe wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store thewheel cover in the trunk until you have th'eflat tire repaired or replaced. ' Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to the correct wheel nuts. If you have use to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 Ib-ft (140 Nom). NOTICE: Wheel coverswon't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. 5-31