Re-tread tires
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biglos454
Adventurer
good to hear kellymoe. my retreads are also holding up great after 2 more trips to mexico. have a little over 3k on them now and ive been rough on them. cant say so much about the truck though... on my way back from doing a little wheeling in port aransas today my drivers side hub failed on me and my retread went a little lop sided on me:Wow1:. hub was only 8 months old. had to trailer the truck back home. my retread survived the ordeal just fine though:victory:. itll be going back on ASAP
alexrex20
Explorer
These arrived Thursday from TreadWright:
i'm very interested in pics of these, once installed. i'm considering ordering those exact tires in that size from TreadWright, once they have them in stock.
Fergie
Expedition Leader
Alex, they should have a set soon. I originally ordered a set with the kedge grip, but they called ans asked if I would like a regular set right now...I said yes. I ordered them the first of september, and they arrived the 23rd or 24th, cant remember which.
I had them out on the trail for the first time today, and out on the highway up to 75mph. No vibrations, and the sounds was typical for an MT.
The tire:
Close-up of where the carcass and new tread meet. I received my OTRs on BFG AT carcasses made in the 47th week of 08:
And the tread:
And on the vehicle:
I had them out on the trail for the first time today, and out on the highway up to 75mph. No vibrations, and the sounds was typical for an MT.
The tire:
Close-up of where the carcass and new tread meet. I received my OTRs on BFG AT carcasses made in the 47th week of 08:
And the tread:
And on the vehicle:
EXP-T100
Adventurer
This is a good read on the Treadwright tires: http://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ive-treadwright-retread-tire-test-thread.html
the guy seems to be very happy i just wish they made them in a 37"
the guy seems to be very happy i just wish they made them in a 37"
I have had my 285/75/16 MTG for about 9 months now and they have held up awesome. I've beat the hell out of them for about 6.5k and they barely show it. I've had them in everything but deep mud and they have been great. I will definitely buy them again.
This is around 4k on them.
This is around 4k on them.
Fergie
Expedition Leader
Well, after an 800 mile road trip from Flagstaff to Imuris, SON, MX, I am pleased with the tires.
The road noise is no worse than any other MT out there, and I experienced no odd vibrations on the highway, and they performed as expected on the backrods of the Rancho we were working at.
They've also done well in Flagstaff with temps as low as 15* in the morning...no flat spots after sitting for a few days.
We'll see how the tread life is, but so far I am happy with the purchase.
The road noise is no worse than any other MT out there, and I experienced no odd vibrations on the highway, and they performed as expected on the backrods of the Rancho we were working at.
They've also done well in Flagstaff with temps as low as 15* in the morning...no flat spots after sitting for a few days.
We'll see how the tread life is, but so far I am happy with the purchase.
biglos454
Adventurer
glad to hear that fergie. my treadwright retreads are also holding up very well after 7k of very hard abuse in 110 degree heat on the road and alot of time on dirt roads and in the oyster shell beaches we have down here. they hold up very well against cuts from the shells. i will definitely be buying a new set after these are gone
Fergie
Expedition Leader
Had the GWB out in the snow and ice for the first time today, and was very pleased with the traction from the tires.
Mind you, the 3FE doesnt provide enough power to break traction on normal surfaces, even loose dirt, but the ice and snow were such that traction was limited.
No problem taking off, stopping, or hitting large windrows of slush.
With the CDL engaged, and me flooring it, the tires spun a bit, but I stayed in a straight line and was moving forward.
All in all, still happy.
Mind you, the 3FE doesnt provide enough power to break traction on normal surfaces, even loose dirt, but the ice and snow were such that traction was limited.
No problem taking off, stopping, or hitting large windrows of slush.
With the CDL engaged, and me flooring it, the tires spun a bit, but I stayed in a straight line and was moving forward.
All in all, still happy.
Maximus Ram
Expedition Leader
So who did you guys take your retreads to , to be mounted ??
local tire guy, America's or similar ?
local tire guy, America's or similar ?