1999 Chevrolet Corvette Owner's Manual - Page 301

yellowblue Used Replacement Wheels If you or someone else is going to remove the wheels on your vehicle, make sure that the special wheel nut socket and wheel lock key are being used. CAUTION: 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. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. Using the Wheel Lock Key If you have a hardtop, the wheel lock key sits in a small depression in the trunk rail, on the left-hand side, underneath the carpeting. If you have a coupe or a convertible, the wheel lock key 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 in your 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. NOTICE: Your wheels could be damaged if the wheel nut socket is not used to remove your vehicle's wheels. The wheel nut socket can be used with an air wrench or a torque wrench. The wheel lock key can be used with a torque wrench, but not with an air or impact wrench. NOTICE: Your wheel lock key or lock nuts could be damaged if an air or impact wrench is used with this key. 6-51