1997 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 234

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. If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don't want to when your vehicle is stuck is do to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as "rocking'' can help you get out when you're stuck,but you must use caution. NOTICE: ~~ Tire chains won't fit your compactspare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don't usetire chains on your compact spare. If you let yourtires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or otherscould be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could causean engine compartment fire or otherdamage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer.