Is Retreading Your Tyres Worthwhile?
Sometimes tyres don’t need to be replaced, but can have the tread replaced instead. Retreading is a process where the worn tread is buffed away and a brand new tread is bonded onto the tyre. This is very similar to the way a new tyre is manufactured, and can be an alternative to a new set of tyres.
Retreaded tyres are mostly bought by fleet managers or owners of commercial vehicles, such as farmers, construction companies and airlines. But many regular motorists go for the option of retreading the tyres on their passenger cars, too. Retreading can save money – up to 50% of the cost of a new tyre. For industries or drivers for whom replacement tyres takes up a large portion of their budget (due to long-distance driving, or heavy load bearing for example), retreading can be a real worthwhile option.
Retreading is also environmentally friendly, as it conserves oil, and extends the life of your existing tyres, preventing them from ending up prematurely on a landfill or similar.
Retreaded tyres are safe and provide the same reliability as new tyres – they’re used on aircraft, ambulances, fire engines, taxis, by the military and for many other industrial uses, so are more than adequate for the needs of a modern family car.
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