Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 221

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
(42Q Wa).
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 perfonnwell at posted speed limits for
distances up to.3,OOO miles (5 000
km), so you can
finish your trip
and have
your full-size tire repaired or
replaced where you want. 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:
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.
Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And don't
mix
your compact spare tire or wheel with
other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare
tire and its wheel together.
i
NOTICE:
Tire chains won't fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
,the chains too. Don't use tire chains on'-your
compact spare.
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