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Cheap Truck Tires
If you're looking for cheap truck tires you might like to know about a
discovery we made recently when we were in touch with Harvey Brodsky,
Managing Director of the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau
(TRIB) looking for information for another tire project.
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Related to the topic of cheap truck tires, Harvey told us that
retreaders and people who buy retreads used to be called second class
citizens.
He said, there was a time when retreaded tires were pretty good but
they didn’t last as long as new tires and their adjustment rate was
somewhat higher than comparable new tires. In spite of that, however,
they were safe and saved truckers and others considerable amounts
of money when compared to higher priced new tires.
According to Harvey, that was a long time ago and those days are past.
Retreaded tires produced today in retread factories receive the same
care and attention as higher priced new tires, but they cost a lot
less. Brodsky reports that the overall adjustment rate for retreads
produced in top quality factories are as low –- very often lower -–
than the adjustment rate for comparable new tires. In fact, says
Brodsky, you don’t have to believe him: just this ask any retreader to
show you his adjustment records, he’ll likely be happy to do so.
What Caused The Improvement In Retreads?
 There have been many technological advances in retreading just as
with other things in our lives. Some examples which affect
retreads are non-destructive inspection equipment, computer-driven
precision machinery, and rubber chemistry which all contribute to
finished retreads with increased quality and value.
If you have never been in a modern retread factory you may be
amazed. You'll see shearography, ultrasound, high-voltage, and X-Ray
testing methods used, which enable retreaders to actually see
through the tire to determine if there are separations, broken steel
cords or any other damage that would make a retreaded tire unsafe. Tire
casings that cannot pass these tests will not be retreaded.
Still A Reluctance To Use Retreads?
Old beliefs tend to persist. Remember "road alligators" --
tire debris the highways? For a long time people assumed -– incorrectly
-– that these are caused by retreads: those cheap truck tires. In
reality, much of that tire debris is from tires that have NEVER been
retreaded. It was caused by improper tire maintenance.
Brodsky has a passion for retreading and truly believes in it to the
extent that not only does he personally drive on retreads, so does his
wife and son, and they have been doing this for many years.
Are Retreads Really, Really Safe?
 Brodsky's answer is YES. Commercial and military airlines have been
safely using retreads on all size planes for years. So do school
and municipal buses, fire engines and other emergency vehicles.
Add to that the U.S. Postal Service, FED EX, UPS, virtually all
major trucking fleets, taxis, race cars and many other types of
vehicles. Even the US government has a Federal Executive Order (#13149)
MANDATING the use of retreads on many types of government vehicles.
What About The Environment?
Retreading is responsible for keeping millions of tires out of
landfills every year. Whenever tire is retreaded a significant amount
of oil and other energy are saved. Over the years billions of
gallons of oil have been saved by retreading. Brodsky believes that
retreaded tires are one of the most environmentally friendly recycled
products you will ever use.
Real Savings?
Here's the math. A trucker using a top of the line tire will be
paying over $400 for one tire. Either by retreading or buying retreads
from a good retreader, the savings will be at least 50%. That tire will
provide approximately the same mileage as a new tier with an adjustment
rate as low, possibly even lower, than a new tire.
Even volume tire buyers who purchase tier 2 or lesser grade new
tires, will still save close to 50% by changing to retreads.
How Do Retreads Hold Up In Heat?
You can use a retread wherever you use a virgin tire, regardless of
the temperature. The same as new tires retreads require the right air
pressure. That is, they need to have the air pressure adjusted to
the load they will carry.
If you'd like to read a variety of articles about retreads and heat
send an email to info@retread.org requesting the articles and
they’ll be sent immediately.
In the meantime, you need to do your part and care for your tires ... see Part II of Cheap Truck Tires.
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