The lowest possible cost per mile is achieved with a good tire management program that includes the use of quality retreads. Retreads are not only cost effective, but are also dependable, reliable and safe . Retreads are used by truckers with scheduled delivery times, on commercial and military jets and by most school bus operators. Retreads are also environmentally friendly .
Tires are basically petrochemical products.
It takes 22 gallons of oil to manufacture one new truck tire. Most of the oil is found in the casing, which is reused in the retreading process. As a result, it takes only 7 gallons of oil to produce a retread. This preliminary inspection is perhaps the most important step in the retread process. It determines whether the tire body is free of manufacturing defects, non-repairable damage and excessive aging.