1998 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 298

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced same way as the one replaces. it carefully at the factory to give you the longest life tire If you need to replace any your wheels, wheel of and best overall performance. bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with GM new Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are original equipment parts.This way, you will be sureto not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the your Pontiac model. alignment may need to be reset. you notice your If vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, 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 leaksair,replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind wheel you need. of 'A CAUTION: 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 lose tires air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which or others could be you injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nutsfor replacement. 6-47