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TheCleaningDoc

TheCleaningDoc

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I know that some have an adversion to running retreads or recaps because of the big trucks. But honestly, how many recaps have you seen fail on pickups? (those that are old enough to remember them) I have been running them for 30 years when I can find them and have only had one failure. I have also had one failure on a new tire so that makes them even in my book.

I met these guys the other day in person and they showed me their selection process for casings that they will retread. I can tell you that they are really really picky.

Anyhow, I priced a set of tires for my truck and even with shipping it would save me $200 for a set of 4.

They have even been featured in 4 wheeler magazine as the tires on the 4x4s in the stories.

https://www.treadwright.com/default.aspx
 
What are the regulations regarding the use of retreads on steering axles?
This is an issue that confuses many people. A misconception exists that retreads are not allowed on the steering axle of any vehicle. The fact is, retreads can be used on the steering axle on any vehicle with the exception of a bus. Paragraph "d" of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation Title 49 Part 393.75 states, "No bus shall be operated with regrooved, recapped or retreaded tires on the front wheels."<o:p></o:p>
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A little further down it says you can not run regrooved tires on the steer axle over a certain load range. Like 4500 pounds. These are tires more for pickups and offroad applications. You can run recaps and retreads on the steer axles. Some states have stricter regulations for this though.
 
You are right Vince but you are also comparing apple to oranges on most vehicles used here. Personally on a commercial vehicle I would not use them on the steering axle but it is also done, mostly with local trucks such as dump trucks. It is always the tire that gets the blame and not the driver that does not check the air pressure or the hazard in the road. I have friends that blamed the oil pressure light when they blew up their engine, not the fact that they did not stop when the light came on to put more oil in.
 
dieseldad97 said:
I've seen people talking about these tires on one of my Diesel truck forums Pat. From what I hear, the guys that have them really like them. I may try a set in fall.
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I really like mine. Get the compound with the walnut shells in it. The shells disappear as the tread wears and act as little sipes. Wear like iron, stick like glue. The best tires I've ever run on a one ton including the michelins that they replaced.
 
Timothy said:
I really like mine. Get the compound with the walnut shells in it. The shells disappear as the tread wears and act as little sipes. Wear like iron, stick like glue. The best tires I've ever run on a one ton including the michelins that they replaced.
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LOL that is funny. Michelins are one brand that they will NOT take because they are of crappy quality. They also only take 2 brands of Goodyear Wranglers because of the soft sidewalls. They are VERY picky about the casings.
 
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