I work for a company that is currently using a grinder to make tread in trailers that have flat spots and no tread. The mechanic says it's legal because they are recaps. Every driver I've asked has said that's insane. But I was wondering if there's actually a violation in the fmcsa book or anything pertaining to altering tires or modifying them. I've refused to touch the trailers. The mechanic said he got the go ahead from the owner and the fleet manager. Maybe they know something I don't? On the surface it sounds outrageous.
Can OSS tires have new tread from a grinder?
Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Tripp_84, Nov 30, 2023.
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Looks to be a nail in that one, close to the refurbished groove?
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using a grinder is nuts. A tire groover works way better.
Most tires are Re groovable and it's not illegal on drives or trailer tires.wis bang, Iamoverit, Accidental Trucker and 7 others Thank this. -
You sure that's a cap? Most virgin tires are regroovable, not common anymore.
That tires still look legal to me, without the groove. Probably less than 10k miles though till it gets to steelDiesel Dave and buddyd157 Thank this. -
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with a regroover, if i recall, it is a heated rod like tool, you melt away some rubber.
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