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16 February 2019 #1
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10 year old spare tires
I had a nail removed today by Discount Tire. They noticed that my never used spare tire was made in 2007 and therefore older than 10 years. They suggested replacing it for safety reasons. The spare in the trunk looks like a new tire. Furthermore Pirelli no longer makes a T 125 85 R16 and no one else does either. Any suggestions? Has anyone had a problem and what are you replacing the spare with? Kumho makes a T 125 80 R16 which was suggested by Discount as a replacement.
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17 February 2019 #2
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A new Pirelli 125/85R16 to replace the original is definitely not available. (Watch out for used spares on Ebay.) A full size spare 215/55R16 does not fit the tire space in the trunk.
Other available spare tires include:
125/80R16 (Kumho tires), 125/90R16 (Continental), and 135/80R16 (Yokohama).
Obviously none of the replacements match the specs of the original Pirelli spare tire. The new Pirelli spare tire is 18 inches.
Any thoughts on the best solution?
Size Diameter Width Rim
RangeMeasured
RimTread
DepthLoad
RangeMax
LoadMax
psiMax
SpeedWeight Sidewall
LettersRevs/Mile T125/85R16
99M SL BSW24.4" 4.9" 3-4" 3.5" NA Standard Load 1709 lbs 60 psi 81 mph 12 lbs Black 852
Size Diameter Width Rim
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RimTread
DepthLoad
RangeMax
LoadMax
psiMax
SpeedWeight Sidewall
LettersRevs/Mile T125/80D16
97M SL BSW24.3" 5.2" 4-4" 4" 4/32" Standard Load 1609 lbs 60 psi 81 mph 9 lbs Black 855
Size Diameter Width Rim
RangeMeasured
RimTread
DepthLoad
RangeMax
LoadMax
psiMax
SpeedWeight Sidewall
LettersRevs/Mile T125/90R16
98M SL BSW24.9" 5" 3-4" 3.5" 3/32" Standard Load 1653 lbs 60 psi 81 mph 12 lbs Black 834
Thank you.Size Diameter Width Rim
RangeMeasured
RimTread
DepthLoad
RangeMax
LoadMax
psiMax
SpeedWeight Sidewall
LettersRevs/Mile T135/80D16
101M SL BSW24.8" 5.4" 4-4" 4" NA Standard Load 1819 lbs 60 psi 81 mph 10 lbs Black 850
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17 February 2019 #3
Frank Administrator
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All three replacement tires are close to the specifications of the original and a slight increase/decrease in diameter won't cause any problems. Especially because you would only use it for a short distance at slower speeds anyways. The original spare tire hasn't been used for 12 years so it is most likely you will never use this one either.
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26 February 2019 #4
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Orio is listing "new" never used 9-3 spare tires available in Sweden. They shipped at least 3 tires about 6 months ago to the US, in Orio US inventory. Thinking a recently manufactured tire was available, I ordered a new spare tire. This is what I got.
The DOT as you can see is 2008 and is older the the spare that is currently on the 9-3. I will not be putting this tire on my 9-3. Orio is currently looking to see if fresh spares are available, but I doubt it. Will go with Kumho from Discount Tire otherwise.
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06 March 2019 #5
Dave T. Super Moderator
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http://saabworld.net/showthread.php?t=27936
See how I put a full sized spare tire in my 2005 Saab 9-3 and other sizes that fit in the trunk better.
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08 March 2019 #6
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Thank you.
Orio cited a law which restricts placing automobile tires in service after 10 years but states that the restriction does not apply to spare tires. I am not sure whether the law is Swedish or American. Discount Tire will not mount a 10 year old tire on a car period. I will replace my original spare tires with Kumho spares. This will however be an issue for everyone because within two years every original 9-3 spare tire is going to be 10 years or older. Kumho spares at least fit the space for the spare.
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