Spare Tire - Honda 1993 Accord Coupe Owner's Manual

Spare Tire

COMPACT Spare Tire
Your car is supplied with a COMPACT spare tire and wheel for
temporary use only in the event of a flat tire. Use the COMPACT
spare only when you have to, and only to go as far as the next
garage or dealer to have the regular tire repaired and reinstalled.
Because you will rarely use the COMPACT spare, be sure to
regularly check its condition and air pressure (415 kPa, 60 psi), so it
will be ready when you need it. This type of tire holds less air at
higher pressure than a regular tire, so it will inflate (or deflate if there
is a teak) more rapidly; check its pressure often and add air gradually
if it needs any.
The COMPACT spare tire has a
different tire size, air pressure re-
quirement, tread life and maxi-
mum speed rating than the four
regular tires on your car. Disre-
garding these warnings may re-
sult in tire failure, toss of vehicle
control and possible injury to
vehicle occupants.
Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances
whan using the COMPACT spare.
Do not mount snow chains on the COMPACT spare. They will
not fit properly and will damage the tire and possibly your car. If
you must use the COMPACT spare when driving on roads
covered with snow or ice, use it as one of the rear tires and
mount chains only on the front two regular tires.