G5 L4-2.2L (2007)
Wheels: All Technical Service Bulletins
Wheels/Tires - 16 Inch Accessory Wheel Availability
Bulletin No.: 05-03-10-001E
Date: January 23, 2008
INFORMATION
Subject:
16" Accessory wheels Available Through GM Accessories
Models:
2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt (Excludes SS Models)
2007-2008 Chevrolet Cobalt with 15" wheels (Excludes SS and LTZ Models)
2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada Only)
2005-2006 Pontiac G4 with 15" and 16" wheels (Mexico Only)
2007-2008 Pontiac G5 with 15" wheels
2004-2007 Saturn ION with 16" wheels
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-03-10-001D (Section 03 - Suspension).
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a reference guide for the technician to upgrade a vehicle from factory wheels and tires to 16" wheels and tires,
which are available through GM Accessories. This guide will cover tires, wheels, vehicle modifications, and warranty information.
Tires
GM offers three tires to be used in conjunction with the 16" accessory wheels (Refer to chart above for required tires). All tires have a Tire Performance
Criteria (TPC) spec of # 1130 MS, which meets or exceeds all Federal safety guidelines.
When mounting the tires, rubber lubricant, P/N 12345884 (in Canada, P/N 5728223), MUST be used. The vehicle should not be driven aggressively
(hard acceleration or braking) for at least 6-8 hours after tire mounting to allow the lubricant to dry. Failure to do so may cause the tire to slip on the rim.
This condition will affect wheel balance which could result in a vibration.
Valve Stems
When installing accessory wheels, new valve stems should also be installed.
Wheels
Center Cap
Attempting to "hammer on" the caps may result in damage to the cap.
Install the center cap onto the wheel after the tire has been mounted and balanced but BEFORE the assembly is installed onto the vehicle. The preferred
