GMC C series 2002, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION:
Without the correct wheel, you may not be
able to stop properly, and you could have other
problems like a tire air
-
out. You could have a
collision. If you don’t go to your dealer to get
a new wheel, be sure you get the correct one.
Each new wheel should match the original
wheel in load
-
carrying capacity, inflation
pressure capacity, diameter, width, offset and
mounting configuration.
Using wheels and tires with higher load
-
carrying limits
than the original wheels and tires doesn’t change the
GAWR or the GVWR of your vehicle.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can cause trouble in bearing
life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance, stopping distance and
tire clearance to the body and chassis. You could
also have other problems like a tire air
-
out.
Used Replacement Wheels
CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous.
You can’t know how it’s been used or how many
miles it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and
cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel,
use a new GM original equipment wheel.