wheel size Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1996 Owner's Manuals

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury.
In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle
you’ll need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the
following procedure to secure the flat tir6in the trunk.
Put the flat tire in the trunk
so the side that faces out
when it is on the vehicle is facing down. The full-size
tire will not fit down into the well. Place it’so the front is
in the well and the rear is out of the well. Put the bolt through
one of the wheel nut holes, install
the retainer over the bolt, then install the wing nut. Put
the spacer and nut next to the tire in the well. Store the
cover as far forward as possible.
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Compact
Although the compact spare tire. 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 sphe is
made to perform well at posted speed limits for
distances up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km), so ydu 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 w.ith 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.
When the ‘compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle 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.
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Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles. ’
And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel with
otherwheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your sp&e
tire and its wheel together.
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NOTICE:
Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Using
them can damage your vehicle and can damage
the chains too.
Don’t use tire chains on your
compact spare.
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Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial .and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly,'and you could have
a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on all wheels.
It's all right to drive with your compact spare,
though. It was developed for use
on your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold in the United',States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls
of most passenger
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Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous.
You can’t know how it’s been used or
how many miles
it’s .been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to
replace
a wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
NOTICE:
If yodr Oldsmobile has P215/60R16 or
‘P225/60R16 size tires, don’t use tire chains.
They can damage yqur vehicle.
If you have ‘other tires, use tire chains only where
legal and only when you must. Use only
SAE
Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for
.your tires. ‘Install them
on the front tires and
tighten them
as tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the
chain manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can
hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop
and retighten them.
If the contact continues,
slow down until it stops. Driving too. fast or
spinning the wheels .with chains
on will damage
your vehicle.

Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE
1050004 2.75
sq. ft. Chamois Shines vehicle without scratching
1052929 16
oz. (0.473
L) Wheel Cleaner
Spray on wheel cleaner
1052930
8 oz. (0.237 L) Capture Dry Spot Remover Attracts and absorbs soils
12345002** 16
oz. (0.473 L) Armor All Cleaner Cleans vinyl, leather and rubber
12345725 12
oz. (0.354 L) Silicone Tire Shine Shines tires
See your General Motors
Parts Department for these products. , I I See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
* Not recommended for pigskin suede leather.
**Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.