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Post Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:02 am

I'm sorting out my wheels and I have a couple of old spare tyres that are original oem uniroyals, 205/55 15's. One dates from 1997, the other 1994.
Is there a market for these for those who must have an original spare wheel, or should they go straight to the tip?
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Post Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:39 am

There is a market but as for the price, no idea
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Post Tue Dec 09, 2014 10:54 am

I think Z3I's into that sort of thing.
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Post Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:02 am

1994 could just possibly be original on an E30, but 1997?

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Post Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:34 am

BenHar wrote:1994 could just possibly be original on an E30, but 1997?

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That's because the spare wheel tyre were replaced after a certain age by the dealer.
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Post Tue Dec 09, 2014 12:53 pm

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BenHar wrote:1994 could just possibly be original on an E30, but 1997?

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That's because the spare wheel tyre were replaced after a certain age by the dealer.
Having run a number of new BMW in the 80's and 90's I never came across that policy when the car was serviced, although they did check the spare for legal tread and inflation and put a sticker on it stating that it was checked and date inserted.

I do like original spares with the original tyre still on unused its true, but I'm not sure about part worn tyres being desirable, if that's what they are.
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Post Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:13 pm

Both have been used although plenty of tread remains.

I certainly wouldn't use either on the road but they may appeal to someone. I won't be asking a lot for either.