Proposed Legislation Would Give Tax Deduction for Buying Retreads
Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-13) recently introduced the Commercial Vehicle Fleet Retreaded Tire Utilization Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2022, legislation that would provide a tax deduction to consumers who purchase retreaded tires. According to Bandag, the number of tires retreaded annually has fallen from 20 million to 15 million due to an influx of cheap
Bridgestone Introduces New Bandag Drive Tire Retread
Bridgestone Americas announced the launch of the new Bandag B713 FuelTech drive tire tread, engineered to increase retread value for fleets. The new tread is SmartWay verified and delivers fuel efficiency as well as improved wear life without compromising on traction or reliable performance, the company says. The company says that the innovations to the
Bridgestone Increases Price on Bandag Retreads
Bridgestone says it increased prices up to 17% on all Bandag retread rubber and cushion in the U.S. and Canada in response to current market dynamics. The company says ancillary products will also see an increase respective to current market conditions. Members of the Bridgestone commercial sales teams are contacting customers to provide more detailed
Are Retread Tires Advised for Electric Trucks?
Oil prices are rising, sending a ripple effect into every nook and cranny of the automotive world. While some consumers are now forced to make decisions about whether it’s worth the cost of gas to take the monthly weekend drive to the mother-in-law’s, many commercial truck fleet owners now have to make routing and delivery
Continental Tire Sales, Retread Volumes Increase in 2021
Within a persistently turbulent market environment, Continental says it achieved a positive net income in 2021 and continues its growth in the U.S. retread market with its ContiTread brand. The volume of retread tires grew by 2.5% CAGR from 2019 to 2021, based on preliminary figures. Continental says it is committed to further increasing its retread presence
Goodyear Off-the-Road Expands Retread Lineup
The company has launched its RT-3B bead-to-bead retread for off-the-road retread tires.
Michelin Introduces Two Trailer Tire Retreads
Michelin says the Michelin X Multi T-SA pre-mold retread and the The Michelin X One Line Energy T2 pre-mold retread are designed to lower the total cost of ownership for North American fleets.
Tips for Selling Retread Tires to Vocational Fleets
Just as the tire manufacturers have multiple new tire products to meet various demands, their retread arms and independent retreaders can meet those same needs through retreaded tires.
Continental Sells Six Retread Locations to Conlan Tire
Continental says this decision aligns with its strategy of supporting the growth of its independent ContiLifeCycle dealers.
Bridgestone to Increase Commercial, Retread Prices April 1
The company says this price adjustment is a necessary step as Bridgestone continues to manage increased business costs.