Custom wheel installation

  • Mount tires according to good tire mounting practice and proper tire mounting equipment. Careless installation techniques may damage wheels for which most manufacturers will not assume responsibility.
  • Trial fit your wheels to your vehicle before mounting tire to assure that your new wheels are properly matched to the lug pattern of your vehicle. Never force a wheel to seat against the hub by tightening the lug nuts. The wheel should go into position easily. Clear any axle flange obstructions such as keepers, rivets, screw fasteners or guide pins before attempting to mount a wheel.
  • Do not use spacers or adaptors to resolve any clearance problem.
  • Check stud length. Studs that are too long will prevent the wheel from being properly tightened.
  • Studs should have good threads and be free of rust, dirt and lubricant.
  • Be sure the wheel is properly positioned on the tire mounting equipment and the hold down cone is secure.
  • Use the wheel manufacturer's recommended valve stems.
  • Use only OEM lugs or lugs supplied with your wheels.
  • Do not inflate tire in excess of 60 psi when seating the tire on the wheel. If tire will not seat at this pressure, check for obstructions, proper use of mounting lubricants and wheel/tire mismatch.
  • Check fender clearance after mounting each tire.
  • Do not use an impact wrench. Tighten lug nuts in a progressive criss-cross pattern.
  • Follow Owner's Manual specifications for recommended lug nut torque.
  • Retorque lug nuts after driving 25-50 miles to insure lug nuts are properly tightened.
  • Check for proper clearance and rotation of all wheels before driving your car. Turn front wheels side-to-side to check for proper clearance.
  • Road test the car at low speed as a final precaution.
  • Keep your wheels clean! Road salt will damage chrome and is not covered by manufacturer's warranty.