I have had a number of benzes and a bmw that came with what appeared to be factory original spares complete with the little nipples on them.

These are fresh tires with no drying or cracking on them.

I figured WTH I will just run them.

I have never gotten much service out of the apparently fresh old tires....they always shift the belt or throw the tread.

So I always lay these pristine old tires aside and keep them until I sell the car and then I advertise, factory original spare, never on the ground.

People seem to like that stuff.

I never use them though.

I agree if you cannot afford decent tires you should park the car or sell it.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.