1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 259

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 toreplace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Chevrolet model. NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See "Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index for more information. A CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous, It could affectthe brakingand handling of your vehicle, makeyour tires lose air and make you lose control.You could havea collision in which you or others could beinjured. Always usethe correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Used Replacement Wheels hCAUION: , Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or how far it's been driven. could fail suddenly It and cause an accident. If you haveto replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.