1997 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 212

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact 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 60 psi (420 Wa). After installing the compact spare your vehicle, you on should stop as soon as possible and makesure your spare tire is correctly inflated.The compact spare is made to perform well at speedsup to 65 mph ( 105 k / ) m hfor distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired replaced or where you want. Of course, it's bestto replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon you can. Your as 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 throughan automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can caught on get the rails. That can damage the tire wheel, and and maybe other parts your vehicle. of Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don't mixyour 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 them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chainstoo. Don't use tire chains on your compact spare.