I'd like to switch to 16" wheels with 245-75-16 tires on my stock 95 reg cab pickup 4x4. I came across these 10 ply retreads with some meaty tread.

http://www.tirerecappers.com/tires/l...-cross-grip-mt

I really like these but have no experience with retreads. Are they good tires? Will they balance out well? Any insight is appreciated.

 

I wouldn't go with any other company except for Treadwright. I have some 37x12.5r16.5 Retreaded military tires on my rig, and they're great.

 

Wow I have not seen retreads that small in years.

Some caps are good others junk .

Are they Hot or Cold capped ??

How much cheaper then new ??

Rule of thumb not sure if it is a Federal law No recaps on the steering axle. unless your vehicle is never driven on a public road.

 

The PO of my truck violated that law, all four of my tires are retreads. ):

 

lol yea I cant go too big with stock everything and I'd need to regear to 4.88s. I have 31x10.5x15 on now and the truck has no highway power.

Thanks for the Treadwright link. Those Guard Dogs look pretty sick and I read a review from a guy who put them on his 4runner and he had nothing but good things to say. Might end up going with those.

 

I am running 31/10.50/15 re caps BFG KM2 and they do great I use them for the winter but with the size there more like 32

 

I gave them honest thought....but the price after shipping was getting close to what I could get at my local tire place. I went local. But if the price was 2/3rds or less what name brand would be....count me in, especially if it is a trail rig.

 

treadwright tires are dot aproved and i had a set of 35's for 4 years and sold them on the truck. they are simply awesome just a little heavy. i also believe the procedure they use is more like making a new tire than simply glueing new tread on. they use an autoclave and mine looked like they had to buff off the excess rubber off the sidewall.

 

If I remember right I got the KM2 for 399 and I got the BFG side walls to and I have used them the last 2 winters and has done great

 

Don't be cheap. Buy new tires, it's just not worth it.

I suppose if it's an exclusive trail rig and you want a couple complete spares and you can afford only retreads or new, it might make sense...

But as your daily driver, I wouldn't.