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[06z]

The spare in question is not even 2 years old. I hardly think it’s an issue.

Use it as your 4th tire. Only 2 years old, your good to go!

 

[isis]

Tires are good for 7 or so. Mine might be a little old depending on the date. The truck was delivered in May 2017. So the tire probably is from 2016. I won’t use it up in 2 years so I’ll probably just get 4 new ones.

 

[ArtiG]

If you do repurpose the current spare and bring it into rotation after being under the truck for a long time, move it to the rear position on the side of the truck you will notice and pay attention to the most. If it starts to chunk, wear differently or something else, you’ll be able to notice it sooner, rather than later. It’ll probably be fine, but tires do have a finite lifespan. Most people wear the tread before that but just keep an eye on it after bringing it into rotation.

It should go on the front. Contrary to popular belief, a rear tire failure is worse than a steer tire. Think NASCAR or police chases. When the rear loses a tire (or gets bumped) the vehicle has more of a chance to lose control.

 

[smurfslayer]

It should go on the front. Contrary to popular belief, a rear tire failure is worse than a steer tire. Think NASCAR or police chases. When the rear loses a tire (or gets bumped) the vehicle has more of a chance to lose control.

We’ll just agree to disagree about losing a 35” front tire at speed, vs. a 35” rear tire. I’ve lost both in blow outs over the years on cars, rear was nowhere near as dramatic.

 

[JefferyGT]

Having mismatched date codes can drive you crazy! No bueno

 

[amREADY]

We’ll just agree to disagree about losing a 35” front tire at speed, vs. a 35” rear tire. I’ve lost both in blow outs over the years on cars, rear was nowhere near as dramatic.

Yup, same here. No comparison - cornering, braking...literally no comparison.

 

[jabroni619]

I’ve read that the spare isn’t balanced so be sure to do that also.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

It wasn't and didn't have a TPMS sensor either. But luckily for me the balancing is a part of putting the sensor in for my 5 wheel rotations

 

[tooloud10]

It should go on the front. Contrary to popular belief, a rear tire failure is worse than a steer tire. Think NASCAR or police chases. When the rear loses a tire (or gets bumped) the vehicle has more of a chance to lose control.

Yep, the best tires should always be on the rear, regardless of which wheels are being driven. It's amazing how many people think the good tires always go on the wheels getting the power.

 

[isis]

Yep, the best tires should always be on the rear, regardless of which wheels are being driven. It's amazing how many people think the good tires always go on the wheels getting the power.

The fronts stop and steer. What you said kind of contradicts the post you quoted.