subject: Should I Use 2nd Hand Tyres [print this page] A retread is a previously worn tyre which has gone through a remanufacturing procedure specificly developed to prolong the life of a tyre. When a tyre goes through this process it first goes through a safety inspection. The excess tread on the the tyre is buffed away and a new tread made of rubber is put on to the casing using expert machinery through the application of heat, time and pressure. One explanation that a retread may be lower priced than a new tyre is that the big cost of processing a tyre is in the body or casing. Whereas the tread represents a small-scale portion of the cost.
When your tyres are due for replacement and you're
pondering of replacing them with retreads, here are some tips.
The number one concern with getting tyres should be safety. New tyres are always best but are modern retreads dependable and safe.
With retreads being substantially less expensive than new tyres, there will be a safety variation but many buy them purely for the environmental element. They are the most environmentally friendly way of recycling tyres as one tyre can be retreaded up to ten times but is it worth more than the protection of yourself or your relatives.
Retreads are a worn tyre, with its tread replaced and are mostly set aside for trailers and commercial vehicles, such as trucks. Some tyre shops don't even bother selling them for cars as retreads are generally considered a sub-standard alternative.
Retreads would have to adhere to specific safety standards. They're typically limited to lower speeds (usually 140km/h). There have been independent exams that have shown that retreads don't grip as well as new tyres. Many professionals recommend steering clear of them in cars when it is quite quick to find relatively inexpensive new tyres.
With most things in life, you simply get what you pay for. I think that the best thing to do and what I advise is going for a new set of tyres. Also keep in mind that if you are environmentally mindful, many new tyres have lower rolling resistance for better fuel economy. Tyre choice can conserve you on fuel costs, which is what you need in an ever increasing market where it doesn't look like any time soon that fuel costs will drop. So you can do your bit for the environment and your wallet by purchasing carefully and exploring the brand and type of tyre you need. You may find it worth inquiring your tyre store that you would like to keep the old tyres out of landfill. As they might have recycling programs or know somewhere that does. There are pros and cons to both sides. We do know that despite some studies money is preserved by using retreads, more specifically, military, aviation, trucking fleets, postal services and emergency providers use retreads in their businesses
