1994 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 181

Problems on the Road NOTICE: If the compact spare is used as a rear tire, do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). Damage to the rear axle may occur if the compact spare is driven faster than 50 mph (80 km/h). This speed limitation does not apply when the compact spare is used as a front tire. NOTICE: Tire chains won'tfit your compact spare. Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Don't use tire chains on your compact spare. H Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare 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 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 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 as soon as youcan. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need it again. NOTICE: Don't take your compact spare 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 use your compact spare on some other vehicle. And don't mixyour compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together. Z f You're Stuck: Zn Sand, Mud, Zce or Snow 1 What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as "rocking" can hell ? you get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. ...I 8 0