I don't even have words... in the testimonials some dude got 50k out of a set of MTRs.... thats awesome, and ULTRA-GRIP!!! (tire additives)

http://treadwright.com/default.aspx
http://treadwright.com/images/Ultra%...tra%20Grip.pdf

 

Don't believe everything you read on the internet.

 

Anyways, not sure if your checked the links, but they are retreads, i didn't want to mention that because i didn't want to scare people away, but they have a 25,000 mile warranty, and i believe 50,000, because i've gotten 40k on MTRs before, and i imagine they would wear better with the impregnated walnut shells. Yes, yes, i know, the guy that posted that also probably thinks his F250 4x4 gets 30 mpg to, but i was just kinda throwing that out there, honestly i don't really believe much of what people tell me..... not at least until i do a little research..

 

*edit* keep it in PM's guys

 

I have been reading more and more on these treadwrights, and while at first i was totally against them, i think i may be starting to see the light based on price.

 

What dirt do you have on treadwright??? from what i understand (via how its made/discovery channel deal on recycling) retreaded tires are just as good as new tires.... granted, the documentary was on industrial tires, like bus/semi tires, so the sidewalls are a lot more duty, but treadwright does have a warranty, which says something, as well, they seems to be pretty good people. I mean, ultimately, its just some one making money, but they seem all about doing good, via biodegradable additives and they promote recycling, AND they throughly check their tires before "recycling" them. who knows, maybe all just spin..

 

i guess personally with the amount of retread i see on the side of the roads around here it remains a concern for me. granted i would say 99.9 percent of them are semi retreads, but it still remains a concern.

 

I was just thinking about it, but i think comparing industrial (terminology?) tires to consumer tires is something like apples to oranges. Industrial tires have WAY more miles put on them, as well weight, but i don't really know much about the properties of the rubber compound of radial tires, but the only real thing that worries me is the heating process.

 

I wheel with 2 guys that have retreads, 1 is a trail rig, 1 is a daily, they have held up well for the past 2 months. EDIT: Dont come crying to us when you have a rollover from a blowout.

 

yea trucks run retreads but that should be a sign of their durability. they put a lot of miles on those tires and get them pretty hot. plus a lot of load on them. a non retread tire can blow out too. just leaves a bunch of smaller chunks on the road that are harder to pick up. i wouldnt hesitate buying some.

 

I have always thought the 18 wheeler re-tread come aparts could be attributed to A-the amount of miles on the tire since originally produced, B-the amount of miles driven at a time between stopping, think about how hot those tires get carrying the load they carry without stopping for hundreds of miles, C-manufacturer error. I remember several years ago being at the tire store and talking with a owner/operator who was getting new tires. He was buying the CHEAPEST re-treads he could buy for $300 a pop. $3,000 just for his truck. I would be afraid to run the cheapest tire that I could find on my truck, id that's all I was concerned about.

 

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On topic, the treadwights seem to have a good rep., due to the fact that they are vulcanizized to the original casings. Anyone had problems with treadwrights specifically? I have heard none. Speak up if you have a beef with treadwrights, not generic retreads. These are not semi-treads glued to old casings! We have all seen semi alligators on the highway, but that is not the point. Lets talk about TREADWRIGHTS!