Wheel
Alignment and Tire Balance
The
wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory
to
give you the longest tire life
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 pulling one 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.
Wheel
Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked,
or
badly rusted
or corroded.
If
wheel nuts keep
corning
loose, the wheel,
wheel bolts
and
wheel nuts should be replaced.
If
the
wheel leaks
air,
replace
it
(except
some
aluminum
wheels, which
can
sometimes be repaired). See your
Geo
dealer
if
any
of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind
of
wheel you need.
Each new wheel
should
have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset
and
be mounted the
same way as
the
one it replaces.
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, you will be sure to have
the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your
Geo
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 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.
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.
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See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index
for
more
information.
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