UV damage to tire led to custom wheel cover

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by Kendal

F5Fstop,

Thanks for the info. on the tire, this is exactly what has happened, the others are fine just the spare. Is there any way to get the UV protection back to the surface of the tire? Or should I just rotate it on the carrier.



Others,

As far as the cover, it was just an offer if you don't like it no problem.

Thanks again!

Best is to keep it covered with some type of cover, or rotate it around the vehicle and drive on it.
Future owner's manuals are supposed to have a notation about spares rotting out and that a spare in an enclosed area such as a trunk, only has a life of 10 years. After that it is not a safe tire to drive on.
Not sure if they will make a note of spares that hang on the back of the vehicle and are subjected to UV and ozone.