1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 292

Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated not and overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. wneels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your Aurora retailer if any of these conditions exist. Your retailer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel shouldhave the same load carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factoryto give you the longest tirelife and best overall performance. In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However,if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pullingone way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. If you need toreplace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will besure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your Aurora model. I Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that isbent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nutson your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking handling of your and vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control.You could havea collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.