FAQ for Alloy Wheels Repair
Q: Under what kind of situations should the affected tire be inspected for possible repair or replacement?
A:
You shall inspect the affected tire if the LOW/FLAT TIRE indicator reappears and if an EMT has been operated at a pressure significantly below 172 kPa (25 psi).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noted when doing the Tire Rotation?
A:
Due to dissimilar front and rear wheel and tire sizes, tire and wheel assemblies cannot be rotated.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noted when mounting and dismounting the tire?
A:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not stand over the tire when inflating. The bead may break when the bead snaps over the safety hump. Do not exceed 275 kPa (40 psi) pressure when inflating any tire if beads are not seated. If 275 kPa (40 psi) pressure will not seat the beads, deflate, relubricate the beads and reinflate.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noted when repairing the tire?
A:
You shall wear adequate eye and ear protection while repairing tires, never inflate beyond 275 kPa (40 pounds) pressure to seat beads, and never stand, lean, or reach over the assembly during inflation.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noted when refinishing the Aluminum Wheel?
A:
The wheel mounting surface and the wheel nut contact surface must remain free of paint.
By BobGM Specialist
28/10/2022 Q: What should be noted when refinishing the Aluminum Wheel?
A:
To avoid serious personal injury when applying any two-part component paint system, you shall follow the specific precautions provided by the paint manufacturer.
By BobGM Specialist
28/10/2022 Q: What should be noted when servicing the Aluminum Wheel Porosity?
A:
You must not damage the exterior surface of the wheel.
By BobGM Specialist
28/10/2022 Q: What kinds of products should be used to clean the Wheels?
A:
In all cases, you shall use GM Vehicle Care Cleaner Wax, P/N 12377966 (in Canada, P/N 10952905) to clean the wheels to their original condition.
By BobGM Specialist
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