1997 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 233

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air a time. Check after the inflation pressure regularly. should be60 psi It (420 kPa). NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare canget caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other partsof your vehicle. 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 speeds up 65 mph (105 k / ) to m hfor distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish Don't use your compact spare other vehicles. on your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced And don'tmix your compact spare tire or wheel with where you want.Of course, it's best to replace your other wheels or tires. They won't Keep your spare fit. spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your tire and its wheel together. spare will last longer and be good shapein case you in need it again. I 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. 5-34