1994 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 168

P 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: Tire chains won't fit your compact spare. Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Don't use tire chains on your compact spare. NOTICE: t I I Compact Spare Tire Ahhough the compact spare was fully ir:lflated when your vehicle was new, it 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 mix your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare and its wheel :ogether. I You're Stuck: In f Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow Jhat you don't want to do when your zhicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. lose air after a time. Check the iniflation pressure regularly. It should be 3 psi (420 kPa). After installing the Impact spare on your vehicle, you lould stop as soon as possible andmake SLire your spare tire is correctly inflated. he compact spare is made to perform W ell at posted speed limits for distances J to 3,000 miles ( 5 000 km) so you can Ciin 167 ...