Retread facts

Here are some important facts about retreads provided by the Tire Retread & Repair Information Board:

• Retreaded truck tires represent a savings of over $3 billion dollars annually for truckers and trucking companies in North America
• The lowest possible cost-per-mile is achieved with a good tire management program that includes the use of quality retreads
• Retreads are the replacement tire of choice for many truckers.  Nearly half of all replacement truck tires are retreads
• Retreads are not only cost effective, but they are also dependable, reliable and safe. Retreads are used by truckers with scheduled delivery times, small package delivery companies with guaranteed delivery times, including the U.S. Postal Service, on commercial and military jets, by most school bus operators, taxis, and many other types of vehicles
• Retreads are also environmentally friendly. Tires are basically petro-chemical products. It takes approximately 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 approximately 7 gallons of oil to produce a retread. Wide based truck tires save even more fuel