Is the Steer Position Safe for Retreads?
Many dealers consider retreads a viable option only for drive and trailer axles, but today, experts recognize the steer axle as also a safe and dependable choice in specific applications.
Technology Helps Today’s Retreads Rival New Tires in Quality and Safety
Many retread tire manufacturers still cite long-standing quality and safety misconceptions as the retread industry’s biggest hurdle, but recent advancements in manufacturing technology are helping tire dealers and fleet managers understand the benefits of retreads, specifically in the commercial trucking sector.
California Retread Business Pete’s Road Service Converts to Marangoni Operation
Pete’s Road Service, Inc. in Fullerton, California, has converted its retread operation to the Marangoni family of products, which includes its Ringread and Unitread brands.
Tyre Retreading Machinery Completes Fully-Automated Retreading Production Process
After three months from the supply of the first module, Tyre Retreading Machinery (TRM) completed the whole design-review of the Premium Retreading process, delivering the last robotized module of the production cell.
Rema Tip Top Releases Cement-Free Extruder Rope Rubber for Retread Industry
Rema Tip Top has added an Extruder Rope Rubber to its Cement Free Product line-up.
Bridgestone Launches ‘Fleets We Depend On’ Campaign in Push for Retreading
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. has launched a new, industry-wide campaign focused on educating small-to-medium sized fleets on the advantages of retreads.
Bridgestone Launches New Drive Position Retread for Severe Service Applications
The Bandag BLSS retread is engineered for the drive position with a specialized tread compound to resist cutting and chipping, Bridgestone says.
Watch: TRIB Managing Director Q&A at 2018 Asian Retreading Conference
See TRIB Managing Director David Stevens has to say about the state of retreading today and what to expect in the future.
New All-Position On/Off Highway Retread from Bridgestone
The Bandag BRSS all-position retread is designed for fleets that work in on and off-road environments
