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BORN AGAIN (Important article about extending tire life)

BORN AGAIN

"Stronger casings and better retread technology put a new face on the prospect of second and third lives for tires, keeping costs to a minimum."

The enclosed article, from the February 2003 issue of OVERDRIVE (used with permission) by John Baxter indicates casing preparation has proved to be a key to successful retreading and experts agree that casing maintenance is the most important step for a retreading program. Because air is part of the structure of the tire, running underinflated will destroy a casing.



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