1997 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 284

~ A CAUTION: A CAUTION: I Rust or dirt the wheel, on the parts to on or which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When change a you wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or papertowel to a do this; but sure to use scraper orwire brush be later, if you need to, to get all the rust or off. dirt Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to becomeloose and even come off. This could leadto anaccident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original GM equipment wheel nuts. NOTICE: Improperly tightenedwheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. avoid To expensive brake repairs,evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 6-49