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Replacement Notes

Wheels must be replaced when they are bent, dented, heavily rusted, have air leaks (aluminum wheels can, in most cases, be serviced using the procedure under Cleaning and Inspection) or elongated wheel hub bolt holes, or have excessive lateral or radial runout. Wheels with a lateral or radial runout greater than the recommended specification may cause an objectionable high-speed vehicle vibration.

Replacement wheels must be equal to the original equipment wheels in load capacity, diameter, width offset and mounting configuration. An improper wheel may affect wheel and wheel bearing life, ground and tire clearance or speedometer and odometer calibrations.