GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Replace the wheel(s) if the following condition(s) is evident:

    • If the wheel is cracked.
    • If the wheel is bent.
    • If the wheel is dented.
    • If the wheel has excessive lateral runout.
    • If the wheel has excessive radial runout.
    • If the wheel leaks air through the welds. Take note that porosity leaks in aluminum wheel can be repaired.
    • If the wheel has elongated bolt holes.
    • If the wheel bolts do not stay tight.

Wheels with runout greater than specified may cause objectionable vibrations.

The following must be equivalent to the original equipment wheels in replacement wheels:

    • The load capacity must be equivalent.
    • The diameter must be equivalent.
    • The rim width must be equivalent.
    • The offset must be equivalent.
    • The mounting configuration must be equivalent.

The following may be affected by a wheel of incorrect size or of incorrect type:

    • The bearing life may be affected.
    • The brake cooling may be affected.
    • The speedometer/odometer calibration may be affected.
    • The antilock brake system may be affected.
    • The vehicle ground clearance may be affected.
    • The tire clearance to the body may be affected.
    • The tire clearance to the chassis may be affected.