A BEGINNER's GUIDE TO RETREADING
Basically, there are two systems used to retread a tire, Mold Cure and Pre Cure.
The reason both systems exist is because of the economics of operating a retread plant and have nothing to do with the quality of the finished product. Each system has unique advantages but both systems produce equally good retreaded tires.
Over the years the retread tire industry has had its product called a recap, a retread, a remould, or even a remanufactured tire. All these terms are essentially variations on a name.
Is there a difference? Yes and no.
Thanks to various non-destructive testing machinery now in place at most retread plants, retreaders now have the ability to actually see inside the tire to determine if any steel cords are damaged or rusted.
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Whether yours is a public sector or a private fleet, if you are not now using retreaded tires here are some simple guidelines that can help you select a quality retreader.
Truck Fleet Operators Who Retread Their Tires Will Save Money By Paying Greater Attention To The Timing Of Casing Replacement.
The retreadability of a worn truck tire casing is not solely a function of its age. The condition of the casing is a function of a number of things.
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Learn more about the heart of every retread tire and why quality casings are so important.