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I managed to puncture two tires in the span of two months, the last one unrepairable, which leaves me with no spare. My tires are 30x9.5R15 and they're expensive to replace. Because I plan to sell my TJ in a couple of months I really don't want to sink much more money into it. So I'm looking for a cheap spare tire.


The minimum size on the spec sheet is 215x75R15. Looking at Discount Tire I see a Nexen N Priz AH5 for $54.



I've never owned a Nexen tire. To just be a spare tire, is that a good choice?



Obviously the size difference could be an issue if I manage to bust yet another tire, but I guess in that case I'd just use the spare until I can buy ... sigh ... a full-size replacement.

 

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Unless all tires are brand new with the tire hairs (aka vent spews] still intact, an "informed buyer" won't place any value on the tires whether or not they match.

The cost of a set of tires is always factored into the price I am willing to pay.

That's how I look at it as well. The tires are about due for replacement, I just don't want to sink $700-$1000 doing it when I know the sale price won't go up a penny if I do.



Certainly a reseller can bring up the age of the tires or mismatching spare as a negotiating point, but that's just life. I'm not expecting to make a mint off the car. Just around KBB.


Thanks for the suggestions. The guys who inspected my tire told me they don't sell used tires and I should go to the "seedier part of town" to find them ... funny how things change. When I was a kid everyone bought used tires and retreads.