1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 239

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact sparetire 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 on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spareis 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 When the compact spare is on the rear axle, the optional traction control system will cycle and limit acceleration for about the first 15 seconds of driving after each engine start. I NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehicle throughan 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 your vehicle. of 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. 5-40