1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 221

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated'when your vehicle was new, can lose air aftera time. Check it It the inflation pressure regularly. should be 60 psi (42QWa). After installingthe compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. compact spareis "The made toperfonnwell at posted speed limits for distances upto.3,OOOmiles (5 000 km), so you can and or finish your trip have your full-size tire repaired replaced where you want. course, it's best to replace Of your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longerand be in good shape in case you need it again. NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don't take car your vehicle through,an automatic wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire wheel, and and maybe'other partsof your vehicle. 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 andits wheel together. i NOTICE: Tire chains won't fit yourcompact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and candamage ,thechains too. Don't usetire chains on'-your compact spare. 5-31