Brand new tire. Bought and put on as an emergency to get me to a different shop after blowing a tire. Not even 5 road miles on it. Other tires on the car are a different brand I needed to stay with those due to the warranty. If you are looking to get a new set of tires, get three and buy this one for less. Or make it into a real spare .. because I hate those stupid, useless doughnut tires. Tire cost me $200+ at the shop without the cost of putting it on.