1998 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 281

Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced same way as the one it replaces. carefully at the factory give you the longest tire life to If you need to replace anyof your wheels, wheelbolts and best overall performance. with or wheel nuts, replace them only new GM original Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are notequipment parts.This way, you will be sure have the to needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Pontiac your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment model. may need to be reset. If you noticeyour vehicle vibrating when driving a smooth road, your wheels on may need to be rebalanced. Wheel Alignmentand Tire Balance Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel is bent, cracked, or badly rusted that or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel nuts should be replaced.If the wheel bolts and wheel leaksair,replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer ifany of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind wheel you need. of I A CAUTION: 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 and make you air lose control.You could havea collision in which you or others could iqjured. Always use the be correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. 6-48