Retread tires

[Fentonite]

I figured I'd try a set of retreads. They're almost 1/2 the price of comparable new tires, and they look pretty good. I thought some folks here might be interested, so I'll post updates from time to time regarding wear, ride, balance issues, catastrophic failures...

Here's the product: Treadwright Guard Dog M/T, load range E. New tread applied over matched Toyo carcasses (I think you can actually request the sidewall/carcass you want). I also got the optional "Kedge Grip", which is crushed up glass and walnut shells in the compound. The walnut shell supposedly falls out, creating little sipes for traction, and the glass stays in longer for better grip on ice, etc.

[streetglideok]

I've heard people recommend them before. In cooler temps, I wouldn't be too afraid of running them, but when it gets good and hot out(upper 90s and up), I would be reluctant. Seems when it gets hotter out, the caps tend to separate more often, and with that, a lot of damage can happen. Now with these, they may fair better than big truck tires, but I lack first hand experience with them, just semis. Pretty aggressive, they should have some real bite offroading.

[WETWRKS]

My dad had a set and ended up with them coming apart and ended up with a blowout. Says he will never buy another set.

[Fentonite]

My dad had a set and ended up with them coming apart and ended up with a blowout. Says he will never buy another set.

Yeah, my dad told had the same experience.... in the 1960's. Supposedly, these have a good track record. We'll see...

[theGinsue]

I love the looks of the deep & aggressive tread pattern. Curious to hear your reports back on tread wear and overall reliability.

[blacklabel]

There's a lot of guys running them with good results. I wouldn't be afraid of throwing a set on.

[TheVath]

My pops runs re-treads on his semi during the winter. He super singles in the summer. Thousands of miles, lots of weight, never an issue.


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[Rabid]

I know retreads are popular across the pond and always wondered why they were not here. Keep us updated.

[BPTactical]

I will agree for a winter tire that will see cooler temps and lower speeds, why not?
I refuse to buy brand new tires.
Until CL runs out of tires the 250.00 per tire from a shop ain't happening....

[streetglideok]

I will agree for a winter tire that will see cooler temps and lower speeds, why not?
I refuse to buy brand new tires.
Until CL runs out of tires the 250.00 per tire from a shop ain't happening....

I can understand that. With a little price shopping you can find good deals online. I picked up four new tires for my jeep recently, $136 a pop for Cooper STTs in 30". Look up tread depot, and tire crawler on the internet. I just used tirecrawler with no issues.