1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 229

Compact Spare Tire Although thecompact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be psi 60 (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 up to mph (105 km/h) for 65 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 as soon you can. Your as spare will last longer and be in good shape inyou case 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 and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don't useyour compact spare on other vehicles. And don't mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheelsor tires. They won't Keep your spare fit. 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 use tire chains on your compact spare. 5-35