2003 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual - Page 437

Storing a Flat Tire and Tools Store the flat tire where the spare tire was stored. To store the tire: 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed downward. Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipmentin the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. 2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 3. Attach the wheel wrench and extensions together. Insert the hoist end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 4. Raise the tire part way upward. When the tire is almost in the stored position, adjust the tire so that the valve stem is toward the rear of the vehicle. Notice: An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under the vehicle with the hoist. However, storing it that way for an extended period of time could damage the wheel. To avoid this, always stow the wheel properly with valve the stem pointing down and have the wheel repaired as soon as possible. 5. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it ship twice. The cable cannot be overtightened. 5-84