Any of you run caps?
A lot of talk about tires on the TV section lately. I bought some Bridgestones for my Dmax several years ago they are wearing just ok in my opinion. I will know more when they get down to the wear ...
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BigToe wrote:
How old are the casings of the retreads you are thinking of buying?
This information is not supplied. I have been doing extensive research on this topic for a few weeks and I am about to order a set of Treadwright Axiom's in 215/85r16 for my dually.
The casings are thoroughly inspected and any inperfections, punctures, etc, are repaired. The old tread is buffed off and the surface prepared for new tread. There is a bonding agent used between the casing and then new truck grade rubber applied. After that the tire is set aside for some curing time. Then the tire is put into the process to form the new tread, not sure what this step is called but they use pressure and heat to form the tread design and firmly form the tread to the casing.
As far as failures, gators on the road, etc. if you see bands or wires attached to the piece of tire it's NOT a recap failure. Recaps are only the tread. Heat kills tires. Under inflated, over loaded, mid matched sizes on dually tires. Etc.
Ill report back after they arrive if you all are interested.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
