1996 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 273

Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. 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 to replace 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 model. NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/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. Using the wrong replacementwheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on yourvehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling your of vehicle, make your tireslose air and make you lose control. You could have acollision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Used Replacement Wheels Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or how many miles it's been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. you have to If replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. 6-51