Retreading is a safe, efficient and environmentally friendly way to breathe new life into worn tires: The “worn-out” tread of the tire is replaced with a brand-new one and this means that the tire can be used again!
Unfortunately, however, not every tire can be retreaded. The requirements are:
The tyre was used correctly in its “first life”, driven with the right air pressure and treated with care.
The tyre’s frame, the carcass, is not seriously damaged.
In addition, whether a retreadable carcass can be reused depends on the type of tyre. The following retreading limits apply:
- Car tyres: 1 time
- Light truck tyres: Generally 1 time
- Truck tyres: 1 to 3 times
- Aircraft tyres: Up to 12 times