Retreading

Retreading is the process of giving new life to a used or worn out tire.

In many cases, worn out tires still have a lot of serviceable life left even though there is no useable tread remaining.

The retread process consists of 6 Steps;

• Step 1

  Initial inspection: The tire (or casing) is inspected to ensure it passes industry standards in regards to casing integrity, age, etc. before it begins the retread process.

• Step 2

  Buffing: The casing is buffed to remove the old tread and prepare the tire for the new tread.

• Step 3

  Repair/Skiving: The casing is repaired and any debris (stones, etc.) are removed manually.

• Step 4

  Building: An adhesive agent is applied on the casing then new rubber is applied to the casing

• Step 5

  Curing: The casing with new rubber is placed in a either a mold or a chamber (depending on the process) to cure the rubber to the casing

• Step 6

  Final inspection: The tire is thoroughly inspected before it is shipped to the customer.