1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 270

Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that bent, cracked, or badly rusted is the or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, wheel, If the wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. wheel leaks air, replaceit (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes repaired). See your be retailer if any of these conditions exist. Your retailer will know kind of wheel you need. the Each new wheel should have same load-carrying the capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any your wheels, wheel bolts of GM or wheel nuts, replace them only with new original to equipment parts.This way, you will be sure have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts your for Oldsmobile model. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose and make you air lose control.You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life,brake cooling, speedometeror odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance tire or tire and chain clearance to the and chassis. body See "Changing a Flat Tire" in the Index for more information. 6-41