1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 219

Compact Spare Tire Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles. Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when And don't mix your compact spare tire or wheel with your vehicle was new, can lose air after a time. Check other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare it tire and its wheel together. the inflation pressure regularly. should be60 psi It (420 Wa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon possible and make sure your as spare tireis correctly inflated.The compact spare is made to perform well at speeds up 65 mph to (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. course, it's best Of 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. I NOTICE: Tire chainswon't fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chainstoo. Don't use tire chains on your compact spare. NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehicle through an automatic carwash with guide rails.The compact spare can caught on get the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts your vehicle. of 5-32