1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 221

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tirewas fully inflated when your vehicle was new,it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 P a ) . After installing the compact spare onyour vehicle, you should stop assoon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits for distances up to 3,000 miies (5 880 km), so yun can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired m replaced where you want. Of course, it's bestto 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: When the compact spare installed, don't take is your vehicle through an automatic wash with car guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, of and maybe other parts your vehicle. Don't use your compact spare on other vehicies. 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. NOTICE: Tire chainswon't fit your compact spare. Using your vehicle and can damage them can damage the chainstoo. Don't use tire chains on your compact spare.