1998 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 313

Temperature -- A, B, C The temperature grades areA (the highest), B, and C, representing thetire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the tire material of the tire to degenerate and reduce life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden failure. tire The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade forthis tire is established for a tire is properly inflated and not that overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately in combination, or can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehiclepulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded.If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same 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 themonly with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your B uick model. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehiclewere aligned and balanced carefully at thefactory to giveyou the longest tire life and best overall performance. 6-49