Spare Tire Life Span

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Jhollowell

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How long do you guys keep your spare? I have a 2011 and as far as i know the spare is original so its 13+ years old and has spent the last few years in the bed. I have aftermarket wheels and tires so the spare is just a "get me home" tire but I'm wondering if i should chance it on a 13 year old tire. I've been reluctant to just get a matching spare due to cost plus i don't think they make my wheel anymore so I'd have a mismatched set (although i have that now). I've also thought about getting a cover to protect it from UV but I've never seen anyone with a covered spare in the bed. Is it not worth worrying about. Maybe I'll just get a new tire and keep the stock rim and cover it. thoughts?
 

GordoJay

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Five years. I got a set of three and rotated in the spare at four years and the old tire now has 2/32" less tread than the other three. Maybe two more years before it becomes unsafe. It will be gone by then.
 

smurfslayer

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I’m still rocking my original 2017 spare; but it’s part of a 6 wheel rotation. I brought it in at the tire swap about 20k miles ago.
 

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I rotate mine in as part of a 5 tire rotation. so I have to buy 5 tires......but in theory my tires last 20% longer
 

TomDirt

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My 2011 had 4 worn tires plus a 2014 dated spare with the sticker still intact. That tire is now on my F150 daily driver.
 
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