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Guinea Pig: Extensive TreadWright(Retread) Tire Test Thread

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Old 12-12-2008, 10:42 PM
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well i know i have worn out maxxis bighorns on my truck. awesome in every condition i have had and i have been through alot. but i am getting a new set of rims and tires for christmas, well i have to buy the tires but still, and i am going with the goodyear wranglers. i like look of them and they look like they will clen out well. so i like the most cause it is only like 450 for alll four shipped.
 
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Where in snow country are you? And do they do regular passenger car tires as well? (IE Subaru.)

Since I am here in Truckee snow country as well.
 
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This is the first time I have heard of this company. It will be interesting to see how they hold up. I kinda wish they made them in my stock size 275/70/R17's but Im sure I could bump up to a 285/70 no problem.
 
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Originally Posted by Jimmeh
Goodluck!

Even being retreaded and checked thoroughly, I would have a hard time using a used tire. Especially after hearing about the whole "Don't use tires that were manufactured 6 years ago or more" thing.
Your only using a "used" sidewall...the tread is manufactured no different than the brand new tires you order, so nothing you riding on is used unless your speaking of the sidewall...and all sidewalls come in bulk order dealers.
 
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Originally Posted by Ram2K1
SmokeGrinder: Just curious...do you have to comply with any sort of liability waiver?
No, they are treated no different than a non retread. The tires come with a two year 24,000 mile warranty. The rubber is rated as a 40-60K tread. There was one recorded case of a uneven wear on a toyota forum. They sent him 4 new tires for free....
 
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Originally Posted by divetruck
Where in snow country are you? And do they do regular passenger car tires as well? (IE Subaru.)

Since I am here in Truckee snow country as well.
Pocono Mts....Unfortunetly they don't do passanger car tires..Their smallest is 215
 
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Originally Posted by Jpnorris87
This is the first time I have heard of this company. It will be interesting to see how they hold up. I kinda wish they made them in my stock size 275/70/R17's but Im sure I could bump up to a 285/70 no problem.
As I continue the work, you can be sure there will be updates. You could definitely do 285s no problem...I have the level kit, tires, and 4.56s & master rebuilds on the way, so i have some work ahead of me...
 
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Actually the subarau forester (wifes car) the tires are 215s. The only problem ihave (or think i have) with retread are the shredded ones you see on the side of the road from the big rigs. But please keep us informed.
 
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wow keep us informed
 
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Nice find... what type of options do they allow on the sidewall?
 


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