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.
Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not
needed. However,
if
you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment
may need to be met.
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 coming 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
Oldsmobile retailer
if
any
of
these conditions exist.
Your retailer
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 Oldsmobile.
I
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
clearance to the body and chassis.
See "Changing a Flat Tire"
in
the Index for
more information.
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