Compact Spare Tire - Pontiac 1998 Grand Am Owner's Manual

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 P a ) .
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 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 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.
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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