Alero V6-3.4L VIN E (1999)
Wheels: Testing and Inspection
Conditions For Wheel Replacement
Replace the wheels if the following conditions exist:
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Bends
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Dents
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Excessive lateral or radial runout
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Air leaks through the welds
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Elongated bolt holes
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The wheel nuts will not stay tight
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Excessive rust
Wheels with excessive runout may cause objectionable vibrations.
Replacement wheels must be equivalent to the original equipment wheels in the following areas:
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Load capacity
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Diameter
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Rim width
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Offset
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Mounting configuration
A wheel of improper size or type may affect the following conditions:
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Wheel and bearing life
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Brake cooling
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Speedometer/odometer calibration
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Vehicle ground clearance
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Tire clearance to the body and chassis
Steel wheels can be identified by a two or three-letter code stamped into the rim near the valve stem. Aluminum wheels have the code, part number,
and manufacturer ID cast into the back of the wheel.
