1997 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 253

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after time. Check a the inflation pressureregularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the 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 speeds upto 65 mph (105 k d h ) for distancesup 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 as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again. NOTICE: When the compact spare installed, don't take is your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on wheel, the rails. That can damage the tire and and maybe other parts your vehicle. of 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 and its wheel together. NOTICE: Tire chains won't fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chainstoo. Don't use tire chains on your compact spare. 5-35