26 year old spare tyre replacement

[Smudgemanuk]

I took my original spare tyre and wheel down to my local tyre shop

They said if they were me they would not get the tyre replaced, it looks in perfect condition, no cracks and no wear on the tread

But still, it seems a bit crazy to rely on such old rubber

What would you do in my situation?

Thanks Chris

 

[ChrisD]

I took my original spare tyre and wheel down to my local tyre shop

They said if they were me they would not get the tyre replaced, it looks in perfect condition, no cracks and no wear on the tread

But still, it seems a bit crazy to rely on such old rubber

What would you do in my situation?

Thanks Chris

Does it look like it would get you home or to a tyre repair shop at low speed in an emergency? If so, I'd put it back under the car.

 

[AntStark]

Remember that spare should also be at 60psi..You can pick up newer ones from a 1 series on eBay cheap enough. Be at least 10 years newer.

 

[elevensies]

i would leave it on, i would (and do) carry a bottle of tyre spray gobbo stuff too.

 

[elevensies]

But still, it seems a bit crazy to rely on such old rubber

a few years ago i raced a 1948 BSA at Pendine sands, as part of historical racing, the bike was exactly as was in 1948, including the tyres, rode that bike all over for many years, no tyre issue at all.

funnily though, watch the film, ''worlds fastest indian'' with Anthony Hopkins, top 10 movie for me, and theres a scene where hes cutting the tread off his tyres, and putting boot poilish on them to pass the scrutineer, before he heads out and makes 180mph runs.
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[ChrisD]

Remember that spare should also be at 60psi..You can pick up newer ones from a 1 series on eBay cheap enough. Be at least 10 years newer.

These appear to be a different size. Do they fit in the carrier?

 

[AntStark]

These appear to be a different size. Do they fit in the carrier?

Spare wheel was available in 15 and 16” ..both fit in the carrier
Old..less old from a 1 series

 

[andyglym]

I wouldn't touch a 26 year old tyre with an extra long barge pole, not when you can get new ones for not a lot.

 

[Stevo7682]

I wouldn't touch a 26 year old tyre with an extra long barge pole, not when you can get new ones for not a lot.

Its the spacesaver they are talking about Andy.

Stephen.

 

[andyglym]

Its the spacesaver they are talking about Andy.

Stephen.

Yes mate, I'm aware

 

[Andyboy]

I took my original spare tyre and wheel down to my local tyre shop

They said if they were me they would not get the tyre replaced, it looks in perfect condition, no cracks and no wear on the tread

But still, it seems a bit crazy to rely on such old rubber

What would you do in my situation?

Thanks Chris

Leave it well alone.