New tire, 7 years old

[spock123]

I had one tire on my truck that was unlucky, I had a slow leak on that tire. What they found was a nail almost on the side. At first the man said the tire could not be repaired, then his boss was showing me the tire and said the tire could be repaired. I asked what the spare tire looked like(brand new tire, 7 years old). He found out the tire couldn’t be patched as there was another patch to close. Anyway they plugged that tire and made a spare out of it. So now I have a brand new tire on the truck that’s seven years old. The tire looks good to me but I’m not a tire person. Anyway tomorrow I’m letting another tire shop look at the tire, this person sells nothing but tires and at a good price. If Mike says the tire is okay I’ll order three more Goodyear’s, if not I’ll order four Michelin LTX M/S2 and use best of the Goodyear’s for a spare. Unfortunately if I do that I’ll throw a new tire away, new just seven years old

[blackfly]

I would do all 4 and use the 7yr old as a spare.

[wmtire]

Originally Posted by spock123

I had one tire on my truck that was unlucky, I had a slow leak on that tire. What they found was a nail almost on the side. At first the man said the tire could not be repaired, then his boss was showing me the tire and said the tire could be repaired. I asked what the spare tire looked like(brand new tire, 7 years old). He found out the tire couldn’t be patched as there was another patch to close. Anyway they plugged that tire and made a spare out of it. So now I have a brand new tire on the truck that’s seven years old. The tire looks good to me but I’m not a tire person. Anyway tomorrow I’m letting another tire shop look at the tire, this person sells nothing but tires and at a good price. If Mike says the tire is okay I’ll order three more Goodyear’s, if not I’ll order four Michelin LTX M/S2 and use best of the Goodyear’s for a spare. Unfortunately if I do that I’ll throw a new tire away, new just seven years old

Spock, I have this discussion with customers several times a week. What I have to explain is that you have an "unused" spare tire, but it is hardly new. As you stated it's 7 years old. I get some that are 20 years old or better.


Tire rubber is like a battery....it's dying from the day it's made.


What I do not like about putting older spares into service, is that they have not been "blooming" and a lot of times the tread will peel off (causing damage).


Here are some previous links to posts about "blooming".


http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ml#post1721385


http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ml#post1368776


http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...tml#post149170

[cavie]

Originally Posted by spock123

I had one tire on my truck that was unlucky, I had a slow leak on that tire. What they found was a nail almost on the side. At first the man said the tire could not be repaired, then his boss was showing me the tire and said the tire could be repaired. I asked what the spare tire looked like(brand new tire, 7 years old). He found out the tire couldn’t be patched as there was another patch to close. Anyway they plugged that tire and made a spare out of it. So now I have a brand new tire on the truck that’s seven years old. The tire looks good to me but I’m not a tire person. Anyway tomorrow I’m letting another tire shop look at the tire, this person sells nothing but tires and at a good price. If Mike says the tire is okay I’ll order three more Goodyear’s, if not I’ll order four Michelin LTX M/S2 and use best of the Goodyear’s for a spare. Unfortunately if I do that I’ll throw a new tire away, new just seven years old

a 7 year old tire makes for a good spare only.

[NMWildcat]

Old tires make great spares until you actually have to use them!!!!

[5picker]

Originally Posted by NMWildcat

Old tires make great spares until you actually have to use them!!!!

Agreed. They may get you off the highway but a 7 year old tire shouldn't be considered a long term run replacement.

[spock123]

DW said if it was her she would buy five tires and throw the spare and the other old four tires away. Then buy three tires the next time and use the spare then.

[Jim34RL]

Spock, This is what Discount tires states as to the life expectancy of a tire.

https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-aging

I had a friend you wanted is tires rotated and re-balanced by Discount Tires and the store refused is request. Why? The tires were over 10 years old on his truck. The truck is never driven in the winter months do to salt on the roads. So, there is very little mileage on his tires or the truck, the truck is driven about 3000 to 4000 miles a year.

Take this for what it is worth!

[TheWolfPaq82]

Originally Posted by cavie

a 7 year old tire makes for a good spare only.

Thanks Cavie ! blew coffee everywhere. At first glance I thought you posted..."A 7 year old makes for a good spare only." Immediately thought of my Grandkids.

[spock123]

Originally Posted by Jim34RL

Spock, This is what Discount tires states as to the life expectancy of a tire.

https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-aging

I had a friend you wanted is tires rotated and re-balanced by Discount Tires and the store refused is request. Why? The tires were over 10 years old on his truck. The truck is never driven in the winter months do to salt on the roads. So, there is very little mileage on his tires or the truck, the truck is driven about 3000 to 4000 miles a year.

Take this for what it is worth!

So this spare tire has never been in the sunlight so the tire should be okay. Tires usually last me about 2 and a half years as I not only use my truck for camping but also a daily driver. Another question, are all E rated tires ten ply? The Goodyear’s that I have on the truck now has always hydroplaned when going through water. I had the Goodyear Kevlar tires on truck once and they seemed to do better in wet conditions. I really only need a tread for highway use, we never go off-road. I have been looking at Michelin LTX M/S2. I was planning on buying a new set soon anyway.

[JayArras]

Originally Posted by wmtire

What I do not like about putting older spares into service, is that they have not been "blooming" and a lot of times the tread will peel off (causing damage).

Do you recommend rotating tires on a trailer, including the spare in the rotation (assuming the tires are all the same age)?

[Anderson15]

Originally Posted by NMWildcat

Old tires make great spares until you actually have to use them!!!!

This! Your spare needs to be as good as your current tires!

[andymil]

I would buy four and use one of the three good tires as a spare.

[spock123]

Since I need new tires I told DW now would be a good time to trade trucks, DW said the new tires are just two truck payments.

[Anderson15]

Originally Posted by spock123

Since I need new tires I told DW now would be a good time to trade trucks, DW said the new tires are just two truck payments.

Well, you tried

[spock123]

It’s bad to be hen pecked

[JPin AZ]

Originally Posted by andymil

I would buy four and use one of the three good tires as a spare.

We have a winner.

[NMWildcat]

Originally Posted by spock123

It’s bad to be hen pecked

Agreed. And why are they always right? That's what frustrates me. But I keep arguing with her anyway. It's my job

[Jfkmk]

Originally Posted by spock123

Since I need new tires I told DW now would be a good time to trade trucks, DW said the new tires are just two truck payments.

Nice try! It probably wouldn’t work for me either.

[andymil]

She might have been born on a Friday, but it wasn’t last Friday!