2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 374

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, will be sure to have the you Used Replacement WI els 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 air and make you 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. I Putting a used wheel your vehicle is on dangerous. You can't know how it's been used or how farit's been driven.It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new original equipment wheel. GM Tire Chains Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's !-- I - ~ - - - I ' - Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or 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 on page 5-70 for more information. I~IS1ruC;LIVIIs.II ~- If . yuu ual~ Ileal ~ l l e Glla~llb U I I L Q ~ L I I ~ ~ G L I L -L-.-- -.*.a-. ----:- your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down untilit stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle. 5-67