Drivers should also be made aware of the importance of stopping immediately whenever a tire problem is detected. Most vehicle owners aren't aware that a tire that is run 20 percent or more underinflated in considered a run-flat by the tire industry. To try and continue to the nearest service station or truck stop is looking for trouble and can cause serious accidents, in addition to leaving tire debris all over our highways. Tires that are run underinflated long enough WILL come apart. Not only is the Tire Retread Information Bureau dispelling the myths regarding retreaded tires, they are educating motorists on the unique benefits they offer to all drivers.
Retreaded tires are a safe and economical alternative to new tires.
Almost 100 percent of the world's airlines trust the safety of retreaded tires and use them on nearly all of their aircraft. They are used on school buses, military equipment and taxis all over the country. This mandate is a result of the reliability retreaded tires offer, as well as ecological benefits. According to the Tire Retread Information Bureau, it takes about 7 gallons of oil to manufacture one new passenger tire. A retreaded tire only requires 2.5 gallons, and the savings with truck retreads is even greater, resulting in a savings of approximately 400 million gallons of oil a year.