1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 255

Used Replacement Wheels Using the wrong replacement wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires loseair and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you )r others could be injured. Always lse the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. b wheels, Tire Chains Use tire chains only when y must. Use only S A E Class '23'' type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install themon the ' front tires and tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions.If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast with chains on will damage your vehicle... e Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can t know how it's been used or how many miles it's been driven. It -ould fail suddenly and cause an ,ccident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. :l I IL 1 The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, a d t i r e or tire chain clearance to .the-bodyand chassis,;f,;,ir, .~ ~ ~~~ I 253 . . ~ . . = ~~ ~ . . ~