Old tyre -- use, bin, spare or eBay?

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Tue 8 Nov 2011 20:32
Old tyre -- use, bin, spare or eBay? - primeradriver

Just thought I'd ask for the forum's opinion on this.

I have a spare tyre, it's a Goodyear NCT5, DOT code is 1402 (so the tyre is nearly 10 years old). It appears to be pretty much unused (not surprising as it is on a steel wheel -- I have bought a cheap fifth alloy so I can rotate the tyres in future).

I was under the impression that once tyres reach either 6 or 10 years old (depending on the source) they shouldn't be used any more.

So, the question is, is it safe to use? (It looks to have been stored over-inflated which should help its cause). With that in mind, do I transfer it onto the alloy and use it in rotation, dispose of it, keep it as a spare only or shunt it on eBay (yes I know the latter is slightly evil but if the tyre is OK I am tempted to let it go anyway).

It appears to be in good order.

Thanks for any advice.

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Tue 8 Nov 2011 20:42
Old tyre -- use, bin, spare or eBay? - oldroverboy

See lots of old tyres on e-bay, advertise it as such.

personally would not use a tyre like that because of risks, but if it was dry stored, overinflated and in the dark, use it as an emergency spare...

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