Grand Caravan V6-3.8L VIN L (2007)
Wheels: Description and Operation
WHEEL
Original equipment wheels are designed for proper operation at all loads up to the specified maximum vehicle capacity.
All models use either steel or aluminum drop-center wheels. Every wheel has raised sections between the rim flanges and rim drop well called safety
humps (Figure 1). Initial inflation of the tires forces the bead over these raised sections. In case of air loss, the safety humps hold the tire in position on
the wheel until the vehicle can be brought to a safe stop.
Figure 1 Safety Rim
Cast aluminum wheels require special balance weights to fit on the flange of the rim (Figure 2).
Figure 2 Styled Aluminum Wheel Weight