Catera V6-3.0L VIN R (1997)
Wheels: Description and Operation
Wheels
Replace the wheel(s) if the following condition(s) is evident:
^ If the wheel is cracked.
^ If the wheel is bent.
^ If the wheel is dented.
^ If the wheel has excessive lateral runout.
^ If the wheel has excessive radial runout.
^ If the wheel leaks air through the welds. Take note that porosity leaks in aluminum wheel can be repaired.
^ If the wheel has elongated bolt holes.
^ If the wheel bolts do not stay tight.
Wheels with runout greater than specified may cause objectionable vibrations. The following must be equivalent to the original equipment wheels in
replacement wheels:
^ The load capacity must be equivalent.
^ The diameter must be equivalent.
^ The rim width must be equivalent.
^ The offset must be equivalent.
^ The mounting configuration must be equivalent.
The following may be affected by a wheel of incorrect size or of incorrect type:
^ The bearing life may be affected.
^ The brake cooling may be affected.
^ The speedometer/odometer calibration may be affected.
^ The antilock brake system may be affected.
^ The vehicle ground clearance may be affected.
^ The tire clearance to the body may be affected.
^ The tire clearance to the chassis may be affected.