How to Put Rims on a Cadillac

Rims improve the look of a Cadillac.

Installing aftermarket rims on your Cadillac is one of the quickest way to modify the look of your car. On most Cadillac models you will need the lug wrench specific to your Cadillac model to remove the stock wheel nuts. You'll also need to buy the correct size rims for your year model. Installing the rims will be the same process for every Cadillac unless you have to modify the wheel well or axle for large rims.

Things You'll Need

• Cadillac lug wrench
• Car jack
• 4 jack stands

Instructions

1. Loosen all the lug nuts on all four wheels using a Cadillac lug wrench. Raise the front right side of the frame using a jack and lower it onto a jack stand.

2. Raise the front left side of the frame using a jack and lower it onto a jack stand. Repeat for the rear end. The entire car must be off the ground.

3. Remove all four wheels from the Cadillac and set them aside. Slide the rims, with new tires installed, onto all four axles.

4. Tighten the wheel nuts on all four rims using the wrench that came with the rims. Lower the Cadillac to the ground and completely tighten the rims.

Tips & Warnings

• When installing aftermarket rims, have the proper tires mounted before installing the rims on your Cadillac.

• Installing one rim at a time will make the axles uneven. This may damage the axles.

References

• "Car Hacks & Mods For Dummies"; David Vespremi; 2004

Resources

• Cadillac accessories