Retread Info/Advice

Same thing. The only caps I'd consider are Les Schwab non jointed, or Micheln Retread Technology MRT. I've run them both as well as other inferior brands.

 

Just my opinion but if you're not going to use casings off you're own trucks then you could be rolling the dice on quality. Nothing wrong with a good retread but if the casing is garbage then you're going to have a garbage tire regardless of how pretty the tread looks.

 

Prediction: This thread will not end well

 

That's why I recommend MRT. They xray the casings for any belt issues to ensure a quality product.

 

Make #### sure and keep em aired up!

 

I dont know, these guys are giving some good advice. At least he has something to go on now. Good Info. Drivers.

 

I never ran retreads till i got the truck i have now, according to the tire dealer they are MRT and a wearing well with no problem they were 50% wore when i got the truck and am suprised at how well they are holding up..

 

we get our tires from the local Goodyear guy. retreaded on site. have run them down to almost illegal, no problems so far in 3 yrs. heavy paper loads to light ones. we run GA to Minn to Ohio.

done right they should be as good as virgin tires

 

Two things to be aware of with retreads.
1. They ae a bit more sensitive to heat, so you need to be sure and monitor your tire pressure.
2. Rolling resistance usually is quite a bit higher...about 40 points or so.
This translates to about 0.4 less mpg.
So if you're currently getting 7mpg, you'll get around 6.6