re-tread tires? what are your thoughts?

The prices seem a bit high for what they are. Some of them aren't too far off from new tires.

 

Do not buy/use retreads! For semi trucks I now the laws say that they are not allowed on the front steer axle. They don't last long and they do alot of damage when the the case separates. Save your money, if you strapped for cash that bad I am sure a used tire place can hook you up on a decent set for a good price.

 

Yes they did:

http://www.fourwheeler.com/techarti...adwright_retreads_bfgoodrich_at_ko/index.html

 

Nah.

 

I think if you are just straight wheeling it is not a problem at all. but if you are also using it for a daily driver why take the risk? again though if youre vehicle is soley for wheeling then it would probably be a great way to go

 

For street driving....No way! Spend the extra money and get real tires.

If you have trail vehicle that only sees the dirt - and want BIG tires without the cost - yeah, I can see them being OK to use.

 

NO RETREADS for passenger vehicles

I prefer to live !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

retreads are the pieces left behind on the interstate
from tractor/trailer trailer tires

ever had to dodge em ?????????

worse yet - ever hit one of em ??????

should be only for farm use - imo

 

I just spit coffee on my monitor..........funny shit man.

 

I would only run them on the rear of a dually, or offroad on the farm, as snow tires, spare tires, or basically anytime BESIDES highway driving.

Semi's can afford to run them on their rears because if one blows out, they still have several other good tires to support the weight.

My high school shop instructor said they NEVER ran them on the front, because a blowout is very likely catastrophic.

 

The Treadwright tires don't appear to have speed ratings. Does the retreading shop test the tires on a treadmill to establish the new speed rating with every casing brand and model? If not, how do you trust these on the highway?

 

It may not be often (well in my area it is) But those blown out tires you see on the sides of the freeways on the shoulders and re-treads. When they hit those wake up strips on the freeway sides alot of them blow out.

 

I am considering these. I have read several reviews and threads about the Treadwrights. There are several guys over at ExPo that have 10k & 20k on them without a problem. I doubt my truck rarely hits over 75 mph anyway.

You have to consider the weight difference between a Tacoma and a semi too. I am sure that plays a big factor in the duration of them.

 

Don't do it. It's a small cost for tires compared to the consequences of a blown-out retread, possibly injuring yourself or family/friends.