This is the second tire I have and I want everyone to understand that you get what you pay for. The first (smaller) is six years old and, apart from fading, still in excellent condition. I only replaced it because I bought a new car with a bigger tire and the old one didn't fit. I could tell by the weight of the package that it wasn't as heavy as my original case, but at under $50 I wasn't too surprised. What surprised me was that it ripped at the bottom hem when I tried to put it on. on the. I'm clearly disappointed because I thought I got a really good deal when I just got the cheaper version.