Tire Retreads

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Some of our trucks already have tire retreads on the and we're looking into buying more. There are many reasons to go this route.

First, what are retreads? They are previously used tires that have their old treads buffed away and new treads applied to the casing. Tires are checked for safety beforehand to make sure they're up to the task.

We like going this route because its cheaper and its more environmentally friendly than buying new tires. Retreads can be done on casings up to 10 times in some cases and the old treads can be recycled for rubber mulch. Rubber mulch is then used for things like gardening and landscaping. Also, new truck tires take an average of 22 gallons of oil to create, while retreading takes only 7 gallons of oil. That's quite a savings.

You can find out more information on retreads at the Tire Retread and Repair Information Bureau (TRIB). Retreads aren't just for truck tires. You can get them for personal vehicles as well. Check out the TRIB site for how to find retailers that sell retreaded tires.