Wheel Replacement - GMC C series 2002 Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become
loose after a time. The wheel could come off and
cause a crash. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or paper towel to do this; but be sure
to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you need
to, to get all the rust or dirt off.
How Often to Check
Wheel tightness is so important you should have a
technician check nut tightness on all wheels with a
torque wrench after your first 100 miles (160 km), and
then every 1,000 miles (1 600 km) after that. Be sure to
repeat this service whenever you have a tire removed or
serviced. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for
more information.

Wheel Replacement

Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, replace the wheel.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
CAUTION:
A leaking wheel could fail without warning.
A wheel designed for tubeless tires could be
leaking because it is damaged. Don't use an
inner tube or some other thing to try to stop
the leaking. Get a new wheel of the proper type.
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