Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
Wheels: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
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. 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.
Cast aluminum wheels require special balance weights to fit on the flange of the rim.
When wheel alignment is necessary on a vehicle with cast aluminum wheels, special wheel clamps are required to avoid damage to the wheel's finish.
The wheel studs and nuts are designed for specific wheel applications and must be replaced with equivalent parts.
All aluminum wheels have wheel mounting (lug) nuts with an enlarged nose. This enlarged nose is necessary to ensure proper retention of the wheels.
