so i decided to visit a local g-y shop with the tire.
i had no expectation that they would replace the tire, but the shop was on my route anyway.
so i explained to the tire guy, that this was a back up spare for a travel trailer,
and that it was unused, it was still covered with the rubber whiskers/nubs...
the tire guy checked the sidewalls, looked at the manufacture date (april 05-canada) and wrote up a ticket.
when he finished writing, he said...
"if you'd like to wait we can change it right now"
"how much will a new one cost?" was my reply
he handed my the work order and smiled...
"that will cost ya 25 cents"
"i can wait" and
"i'll take it!" i said with a laugh....
below are pics of the new (2008) chinese gym, which matches my last 6 tires...
i asked him about the replacement policy and he explained that...
under 5 years and ANY covered defect is replaced, pro-rated for wear.
no wear=100% replacement coverage.
so i encourage all of you to CHECK YOUR SPARE TIRES...
if they've got bulges and were manufactured after mid 2003...
you might visit a goodyear shop with the tire and some pocket change!
cheers
2air'
mounting/balance were included and they even used adhesive weights (per my request)
click pix for larger view....