Are retread tires as good as new tires?

Tire retreading is held to the same standard of quality as new tires in terms of tread-depth, safety, etc.; however, because they re-use the casing they are less expensive than new tires. Choosing retread tires for your fleet can save you a significant sum on tire spend, increasing your bottom line.

How long does a retread tire last?

When properly cared for, a retread tire can drive in any condition and at any speed that a new tire can and perform just as well. Retread tires, like new tires, should be considered for replacement at around six years and most definitely by ten years, depending on your driving conditions.

What tire brands are retreads?

Many of the major tire manufacturers now offer retreads, including Michelin, Goodyear and Bridgestone.

How to tell whether tires are retreads?

Use 68% less oil to manufacture than a new tire.

Do retreads impact tire safety?

There is still a widespread belief that retreading is somehow dangerous, lowers fuel efficiency, or otherwise isn’t cost effective – but that’s simply not true anymore. Yes, there was once a time that tire retreading could be a bit problematic – but that was back in the 1980s. In the decades since, retreading has become a perfected science.

What is tyre retreading and is it safe?

– Potential instability at high speed – Potentially inferior wet grip, durability and braking performance – Inability to know precisely how often a tyre has been retreaded and under what conditions it has been driven.

How to identify retreaded tires?

– (1) Plant code. The plant code, consisting of three symbols, must be the first group of the TIN. – (2) Manufacturer’s code. The manufacturer’s code, consisting of six symbols, is the second group of the TIN for all new tires, but it cannot be used for retreaded tires. – (3) Date code. The date code, consisting of four numerical symbols, is the final group.