1998 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 296

If you or someone else is going to remove the wheels on your vehicle, make sure the special wheel nut socket that and wheel lock key are being used. Tire Chains NOTICE: NOTICE: Your wheels could be damagedif the wheel nut socket is not used to remove your vehicle's wheels. The wheel nut socket can used with an air wrench or be a torque wrench. The wheel lock key can be used with a torque wrench, but not with an or impact wrench. air I NOTICE: Your wheel lock key lock nuts could be or damaged if an air or impact wrench is used with this key. Don't use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there's not enough clearance. Use another type of traction device onlyif its manufacturer recommends it foruse onyour vehicle and tiresize combination and road conditions. Followthat manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust orremove the device if it's contacting your vehicle,and don't spin your wheels. If you do findtraction devices that will fit, install them onthe rear tires. 6-51