Spare Tire - Chevrolet 2007 Colorado Owner's Manual

Spare Tire

Compact Spare Tire
Your vehicle may have a compact spare tire.
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when your vehicle was new, it can lose air
over time. Check the inflation pressure regularly.
It should be 60 psi (420 kPa).
Notice: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive
and the compact spare tire is installed on
your vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel drive
until you can have your flat tire repaired and/or
replaced. You could damage your vehicle,
and the repair costs would not be covered
by your warranty. Never use four-wheel drive
when the compact spare tire is installed
on your vehicle.
After installing the compact spare on your
vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible
and make sure your vehicle's spare tire is
correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to
perform well at speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h)
for distances up to 500 miles (804 km).
420
For heavy payloads or towing, and for low traction
or four-wheel-drive conditions, repair or replace
the full-size tire. Of course, it is best to replace
your vehicle's spare with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. The spare tire will last longer and be
in good shape in case you need it 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.
Do not use your compact spare on other vehicles.
And do not mix your compact spare tire or
wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not fit.
Keep your spare tire and its wheel together.
Notice: Tire chains will not fit your compact
spare. Using them can damage your vehicle
and can damage the chains too. Do not use
tire chains on your compact spare.