Wheel Alignment and Tire BalanceThe tires and wheels on your vehicle were alignedand balanced carefully at the factory to give you thelongest tire life and best overall performance.Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing willnot be necessary on a regular basis. However, ifyou notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling toone side or the other, the alignment may need tobe checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating whendriving on a smooth road, your tires and wheelsmay need to be rebalanced. See your dealer forproper diagnosis.Wheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rustedor corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, thewheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except somealuminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingcapacity, diameter, width, offset and be mountedthe same way as the one it replaces.If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheelbolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GMoriginal equipment parts. This way, you will be sureto have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nutsfor your vehicle.5-70
