Are retread tyres legal in Australia?

The retread industry is quick to defend its position, stating that retreads are legal (they are) and that legally they must carry the retreader’s name and a speed limitation warning on the sidewall (they do). However, the speed warning is irrelevant to Aussie road speeds – it’s 140km/h.

Can you still buy retread tires?

In fact, retreaded tires never went away and have never been illegal. While the market was being flooded with cheap imports, retread/ remolding technology continued to grow and develop. Modern retreads are just as safe and long-lasting as new tires and a single retread uses up to 70% less oil than a brand new tire.

Are remould tyres legal?

Remoulds are still legal in the UK, as long as they comply with strict regulations, and if manufactured with care they needn’t be significantly less safe than new tyres.

Are retread tires as good as new?

Retread tires are proven to perform just as well as new tires without sacrificing safety on the road. Tire Recappers of Nashville is known for eco-friendly, affordable tires that ensure durable, reliable performance. We carry quality retread tires that are perfect for all types of terrain.

Are retreads illegal?

Myth #2: Retreads are illegal: Due to a lack of clarification of laws and backyard mechanic chatter, there is a lot of people who think that retreaded tires are illegal in some states. In reality, there are no states that ban the use of retreaded tires on vehicles of any type.

How much cheaper are retread tires?

The tread (the portion of the tire that meets the road) represents only a percentage of the new tire cost. This means that the cost of a retread tire is usually between 30 and 50 percent of the comparable new tire price.

How can you tell if a tire is retreaded?

Look for differences in texture and density between the tires’ sidewalls and their tread. Retreads may have faint distinctions. Check whether the treads are darker, for example, or slightly rougher to the touch. These differences are rarely significant, but they do appear.

What are remould tyres?

Remoulding is the process by which the carcass of a used tyre is recycled. The remaining tyre tread on the used tyre is stripped away and new rubber is moulded to the carcass in order to replace the sidewalls and tread with a new, roadworthy finish.

How do you tell if tyres are retreads?

How long will retread tires last?

When properly cared for, a retread tire can drive in any condition and at any speed that a new tire can and perform just as well. Retread tires, like new tires, should be considered for replacement at around six years and most definitely by ten years, depending on your driving conditions.

Are retreaded tires cheaper?

All major tire manufacturers have certified retreading programs. No wonder, tires of this kind are much cheaper than the new ones: it takes three times less oil to retread the tire than to produce a new one.

How do you tell if a tire has been retreaded?