1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 237

NOTICE: L Storing a Flat Tire or Spare Tire and Tools ImproperIy tightenedwheel nuts can.leadto brake pulsation and rotordamage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification. Don't try to put a c'enter cap on your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Store the center cap in the rear area until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment m 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. NOTICE: Center caps won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a center cap on your compact spare, you could damagethe cover or the spare. 5-38