How safe is a 23 year old spare tire?

[neilrr]

Would you use a 23 year old Durex, been in wallet, not exposed to sunlight. I dont think so!

WTF does that have to do with a tyre?

 

[Dieselman]

WTF does that have to do with a tyre?

You mean you don't use 10mm thick reinforced, vulcanised rubber, treaded durex.
Taking things close to the edge there, Neil.

 

[neilrr]

Is it a winter tyre, specially designed to cope with the wet?

 

[flango]

WTF does that have to do with a tyre?

Very similar compounds just no carbon black

 

[Andopose]

Would you use a 23 year old Durex, been in wallet, not exposed to sunlight. I dont think so!

Both made of Rubber and life changing if they fail !

Ok the tyre is thicker and reinforced but would have more horsepower going through it.

 

[tonysmb]

I can understand why some would want to keep it for 'originality' sake, it's often a 'selling' point with classic cars. However, whether it's actually a good idea is another issue.

If it was mine, I'd change it, but keep it if you envisage selling the car on in future and value the originality factor.

 

[Dieselman]

Both made of Rubber and life changing if they fail !

Ok the tyre is thicker and reinforced but would have more horsepower going through it.

Speak for yourself...

 

[mmerc]

Safety first change it!,,,