1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 295

Used Replacement Wheels I ~ ~ r r ewheel nuts or improperly tightened ct wheel nuts can causethe wheel to become loose and even comeoff. This could leadto an accident. Be sure to usethe correct wheel nuts.If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Putting a used wheel your vehicle is on dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or how far it's been driven.It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, usea new GM original equipment wheel. NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheelnuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts inthe proper sequence and tothe proper torque specification. Using the Wheel Lock Key The wheel lockkey sits in a small depression in the trunk rail directly under the left-hand rear compartment cover. Your vehicle's wheel lock key has a unique registration number. The registration number is printed on a card included inyour lock nut package. Also, on this card, is lost key replacement information. This number is not recorded by GM or your dealer, so be sure not to lose this card.You will need the information if you ever lose your wheel lock key.