1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 255

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, can lose air aftera time. Check it the inflation pressure regularly. It should 60 psi be (420 Wa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your sparetire is correctly inflated.The compact spare is made to perform wellat speeds up to65 mph ( 105 km/h) for distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your and have your full-size tire trip repaired or replaced where you want.Of course, it's best to replace your spare withfull-size tire as soon a as you can. Your 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 getcaught on the rails. That can damage the tire andwheel, and maybe other partsof your vehicle. Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don't mix your compact spare tire wheel with or other wheels or 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 candamage the chains too. Don't use tire chains on your compact spare. 5-33