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Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your
vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi
(420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare
tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to
perfom well at speeds up to 65 mph (105
km/h)
for
distances up to 3,000 miles (5 OOO
km),
so you can finish
your trip
and
have your full-size tire repaired or replaced
where you want. (When the compact spare is used
on
the
rear axle, see Notice following.) Of course, it's best to
replace your spare with a full-size
tire
as soon
as
you can.
Your spare will last longer
and be in good shape in case
you need it again.
NOTICE:
If
the compact spare is used
as a rear tire, do not
drive faster than
50
mph (80
M).
Damage to
the rear axle may occur if the compact spare is
driven faster than 50 mph (80
k m / h ) .
NOTICE:
When the compact spare is installed, don't take
your vehicle through
an
automatic car wash with
guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on
the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel,
and maybe other parts of your vehicle.
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