Compact Spare Tire - Chevrolet Malibu 2007 Owner's Manual

Storing the Compact Spare Tire
and Tools
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Store the compact spare tire and tools as shown in
the following diagram.
A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Spare Tire
D. Wing Nut
E. Bracket
434
F. Jack, Wheel
Wrench and Bolt
Extension
G. Bolt
The compact spare is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire
as soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire on
page 434.

Compact Spare Tire

Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when the 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 the vehicle,
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare
tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made
to perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h)
for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you
can finish your trip and have the full-size tire
repaired or replaced at your convenience. Of
course, it is best to replace the spare with a full-size
tire as soon as possible. The spare tire will last
longer and be in good shape in case it is needed
again.
Notice: When the compact spare is installed,
do not 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.