Retreading
A process whereby a worn tread is removed and a new tread placed on undamaged tire casing.

For more information on Retreading services through Tirecraft please click on the following regions below:

Western/Eastern Canada

Pre Q

MRT (Michelin Retread Technologies)

Retread Facts and Figures

- Nearly 80% of the world's airlines as well as off road, heavy duty vehicles use retreaded tires.

- In 2000, the total replacement medium truck tire market in North America was approximately 33.8 million (18.1 million were retreads and 15.6 were new tires).

- Approximately 26.2 million retreaded tires were sold in North America in 2000.

- 575 million pounds of tread rubber was used by the North American retread tire industry in 2000.

- There are approximately 1200 retreading plants in North America.

Economic Benefits

- Tires represent one of the largest items in the operating budget for most fleets.

- Retread tires give comparable mileage vs new but at a lower cost-per-mile.

- Retread truck tires represent a savings over 2 billion dollars annually for truckers and trucking companies in North America.

Safety Features

- Retreaded truck tires are manufactured according to rigorous industry standards.

- The U.S Department of Transportation developed federal safety standards for manufacturing retreaded passenger tires.

- All retreaded tires are identified as to manufacturer and date of production.

- Retreaded tries can be driven at the same legal speeds as comparable new tires with no loss in safety, performance or comfort.

Source: Tire Retreading Information Bureau

For more information about retreading contact the Tire Retreading Information Bureau "TRIB" or visit their website at www.retread.org.