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Buying recapped tires.. trashy or smart? UPDATE: added pics from today
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:12 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:12 am
A set of 4 good light tires for my 4runner will run me $800-$1000 installed.
This place right down the road is $375 out the door.
Put these on my son's 85 blazer as a test and they have been great performers.
LINK
Plus I have lots of choices.
UPDATE: PICS
Hard to beat $86/tire INSTALLED
This place right down the road is $375 out the door.
Put these on my son's 85 blazer as a test and they have been great performers.
LINK
Plus I have lots of choices.
UPDATE: PICS
Hard to beat $86/tire INSTALLED
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 3:47 pm
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Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:14 am to CAD703X
I wouldnt trust my child's life on refurbished tires
Dont be poor
Dont be poor
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:15 am to CAD703X
For as long as new tires last, why risk it?
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:15 am to CAD703X
neither trashy nor smart. its just plain stupid
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:16 am to Cosmo
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I wouldnt trust my child's life on refurbished tires
You must have an only child.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:17 am to 7thWardTiger
They are very common for bigger trucks. However, the rule of thumb is never run them on the front tires. I know someone who did and had a major blowout that totaled his truck.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:18 am to 7thWardTiger
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Common misconceptions about retread tires hurt your wallet and the environment. For years, consumers and fleet managers alike have been exposed to myths claiming that retread tires aren’t safe, litter our roads, and don’t perform. These myths couldn’t be further from the truth!
The reality is that retread is a trusted alternative to traditional tires. Tire retreading has many benefits including, but not limited to:
Cost efficiency. Retread tires cost substantially less than their traditional counterparts. Though the specific price range varies depending on the make and specs of the tire, retread tires can cost up to 50 percent less than brand new ones. The affordable price point is an important factor for motorists and fleet managers alike, especially in today’s sluggish economy.
Environmental friendliness. Over $20 billion is spent each year on replacing tires in the United States alone. Opting for retread tires is one of the most meaningful ways to keep our planet and roads healthy. Aside from recycling old rubber, retread tires save North America upwards of 400 billion gallons of oil annually.
Safety. In 2000, the President of the United States signed an order declaring that federal agencies must replace tires with retreaded tires whenever possible. Furthermore, up to 80 percent of both military and commercial aircraft carriers use retread tires. From heavy cars to transportation fleets, ambulances to military vehicles, retreaded tires are trusted to keep passengers and cargo safe on the roads.
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 8:20 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:21 am to CAD703X
Yes, nothing wrong with them on 16 of 18 on an 18-wheeler. I would not run them on the front though.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:22 am to CAD703X
Trashy and smart are not mutually exclusive
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:23 am to CAD703X
There are a lot of things that I will buy refurbished, tires aren't one of them.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:24 am to CAD703X
Are you talking about retreads? Do you see those long strips of tire on the interstate occasionally? They're from 18 wheelers with retreads that fall off. However, if one goes out they have another one on that side of an axle to compensate. Your 4Runner doesn't.
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 8:26 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:26 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
Lots of knee jerk comments but I haven't seen a comment yet from someone with firsthand experience.
The 'my sister's boyfriend Jeff rolled his truck and crashed into the Hoover dam because of a retread' story doesn't count.
The 'my sister's boyfriend Jeff rolled his truck and crashed into the Hoover dam because of a retread' story doesn't count.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:26 am to CAD703X
I know a lot of big rigs run retreads, but I also see a lot more 18 wheeler tires blown out on the interstate than car tires.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:28 am to CAD703X
Order off of Amazon
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:28 am to meeple
quote:so retreads are the reason rigs carrying tons and tons of freight experience blowouts?
Do you see those long strips of tire on the interstate occasionally
link? Eta the feds hate rigs so they want them using unsafe tires!
This post was edited on 1/28/16 at 8:29 am
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:29 am to CAD703X
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Lots of knee jerk comments but I haven't seen a comment yet from someone with firsthand experience.
Why make the thread if you are just going to ignore what everyone says? Clearly your mind is made up. I just hope your son doesn't pay the price for you testing them on him.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:32 am to LNCHBOX
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Why make the thread if you are just going to ignore what everyone says? Clearly your mind is made up. I just hope your son doesn't pay the price for you testing them on him.
No joke.
I have bought many and saw the wreck first hand, yet have no experience. 
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:33 am to LNCHBOX
quote:waiting for someone who has done this to respond.
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Buying recapped tires.. trashy or smart? by LNCHBOX
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Lots of knee jerk comments but I haven't seen a comment yet from someone with firsthand experience.
Why make the thread if you are just going to ignore what everyone says
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:34 am to CAD703X
I've always wondered about those things. I don't think the idea is that dumb. People get blowouts on new tires too.
You should test it out and report back to us in 3 years. Let us know if your kid is still alive.
You should test it out and report back to us in 3 years. Let us know if your kid is still alive.
Posted on 1/28/16 at 8:34 am to Langston
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saw the wreck first hand
And you know with 100% certainty that is what caused the accident.. Not poorly maintained, old or improperly treated tires.
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