1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 294

A CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehiclecan be dangerous. It could affectthe braking andhandling of your vehicle, makeyour tires lose air and make you lose control.You could have a collision in which you or others could beinjured. Always usethe correct wheel, wheel bolts wheel nuts and for replacement. A CAUTION: Rust or dirt the wheel, or on the parts to on which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become looseafter a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, removeany rust or dirt from theplaces where the wheel attaches tothe vehicle. In an emergency, youcan use a cloth or papertowel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper orwire brush later, if you need to, get allthe rust or dirt to off. I NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicleground clearance and tire clearance to the body and chassis. I A CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nutsmight come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. I 6-49