1996 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 205

qare Although the compact spare tire fully inflated when was your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installingthe compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon 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 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it's best to replace your spare with a full-size tire soon as you can. Your as spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again. NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire andwheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don't use your compact spareon 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. NOTICE: Tire chains won't fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don't usetire chains on your compact spare.