1997 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 262

Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles. 9 9 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. What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheelstoo fast. The method known as "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but you mustuse caution. ~ ~~ Tire chainswon't fit your compact spare.Using them can damage your vehicie and damage can the chainstoo. Don't use tire chains on your compact spare. If you let your tires spin at igh speed, they can explode, andyou or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehiclecan overheat. Thatcould cause an engine other damage. When you're compartment fire ORwheels as little as possible. stuck, spin the eels above 35 mph (S5 k d ) as shown on the speedometer.