SECTION 10 - WHEELS AND TYRES
IMPORTANT
Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to
Section 00 CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or
property damage.
1. GENERAL I NFORMATI ON
The WH Series Statesman and Caprice models feature 7.0J × 16 alloy wheels fitted with 225/55 R16 95V tubeless
tyres for vehicles equipped with either a V6 engine or a GEN III V8 engine. For all other details refer to Section 10
WHEELS AND TYRES of the VT Series II Service Information.
Fig. 10-1 illustrates the alloy wheel (1) and wheel
cap (2) fitted to WH Statesman models.
WH10001
3
1
2
Figure 10-1
Fig. 10-2 illustrates the alloy wheel (1) and wheel
cap (2) fitted to WH Caprice models.
3
1
2
WH10002
Figure 10-2
Techline
Wheel and tyre sizes, inflation pressures and load
capacity are specified on a tyre placard (1) located
on the end surface of the right-hand front door (2),
as shown.
Correct sizes and pressures are the subject of an
Australian Design Rule (ADR) and must be
observed at all times.
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1
2
Figure 10-3
Fig. 10-4 illustrates tyre placard for WH Statesman
and WH Caprice models.
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Figure 10-4
All models are equipped with a spare wheel/ty re assembly and tools necessary for a wheel change, refer to
Fig. 10-5.
WH10003
1
2
3
Figure 10-5
1. Jack 3. Spare Wheel Retaining Bolt and Plate
2. Jack/Wheel Nut Wrench
2. SPECIFICATIONS
ALLOY WHEELS
Rim Width Code...................................................... 7.0J
Diameter Code........................................................ 16
Maximum Permissible Radial Run-out
Statesman.......................................................... 0.25 mm
Caprice............................................................... 0.25 mm
Maximum Permissible Lateral Run-out
All models........................................................... 0.3 mm
Offset
Statesman.......................................................... 48 mm (pos)
Caprice............................................................... 48 mm (pos)
TYRES
Dynamic Balancing — All
Maximum Permissible Wheel/Tyre Out of Balance 120 g
Maximum Permissible Weight for any One Flange 80 g
Maximum Permissible Tyre Radial
1st Harmonic Force Variation (tyre only)............ 65 N
Maximum Load Rating (per tyre) ...................... Refer to Tyre Placard on Vehicle
3. TORQUE WRENCH SPECIFICATIONS
ROAD WHEEL ATTACHING NUTS Nm
Alloy Wheel........................................................................... 110 – 140