This bulletin outlines information for the 1986 RWD Fleetwood Brougham wheel/wheel cover options. The information is presented in three sections:
Section I: Deluxe Wheel Covers (Option Codes PB1 and PB2)
Section II: Wire Wheel Covers (Option Code N91)
Section III:Wire Wheels (Option Code PH8)
I. Deluxe Wheel Cover
A. Wheel Usage
The deluxe wheel cover is standard equipment on the Fleetwood Brougham. These covers are designed to fit on 15 inch steel wheels only.
B. Deluxe Wheel Cover Parts Information
Deluxe wheel covers are available from GMWDD using the following part numbers: Part Number Painted Silver Cover (PB2) ----------- Cover Asm. 1631097
Brushed Aluminum Cover (PB1) Cover Asm. 1639306
II. Wire Wheel Cover (N91)
A. Fabricated Aluminum Wheels
Fleetwood Broughams equipped with the wire wheel cover option will have fabricated aluminum wheels. Fabricated aluminum wheels are painted black and took very much like steel. Fabricated aluminum wheels can be identified using a magnet; a magnet will not attract to aluminum.
B. Wire Wheel Cover Parts Information
Wire wheel cover parts are produced by Norris Industries and are available from GMWDD using the foliowing part number information:
Wire Wheel Cover 1637249 Retainer Assembly 1637250
Color Lock Nut Wrench ----- --------- ------ Red 1630024 1630010 Blue 163OO26 1630012 Green 1630025 1630011 Black 163O028 1630014 Yellow 1630027 163OO13 Orange 1630029 1630015 Gray 1630033 1630019 Metallic 1630032 1630018 Dk.Brown 1630031 163OO17 Tan 1630030 1630016
III.Wire Wheels (PH8)
A. Wire Wheel Parts Information
1. Lock Nuts
Lock nuts are available from McGard; requests must be submitted on dealership stationery. Include the color code of the lock key and a check for $4.50 for each lock nut requested.
2. Lock Keys
Lock keys can be ordered using an order form provided in the McGard/Cadillac Dealership Packet sent to all dealerships in 1979. When ordering include the color code. The color code can be determined from the ID/registration card or by using the McGard master key set.
3. Wire Wheel
Wire wheel parts are available from GMWDD using the following part numbers.
Part Part Number ---- ----------- Wire Wheel 9590524 Hub Cap (less emblem) 1616829 Emblem Kit 3633843 Hub Cap Mounting Plate 1616856
B. Dealership Packet and Master Key Set
Dealers who need a McGard/Cadillac Dealership Packet, and/or a McGard master key set should call or write the following:
Consumer Relations McGard 852 Kensington Avenue Buffalo, New York 14215 Phone: (716) 833-6120 Attn: D. Tyler
Dealers may obtain order forms or pre-paid McGard envelopes by sending a request to McGard on dealership stationery. These written requests must include an authorized signature.
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