If you’ve spent any time around commercial trucking, you’ve probably heard the debate:
Should you buy new tires, or retread the ones you already have?
Some fleets run almost exclusively on premium new tires. Others routinely retread their drive and trailer tires multiple times to maximize the value of every casing.
The truth is that there isn’t one correct answer for every truck or every fleet.
The best choice depends on the truck’s application, axle position, operating environment, casing condition, and maintenance program.
Let’s look at how new and retread tires compare.
Quick Answer
Retread tires typically cost 30–50% less than comparable premium new tires while using roughly one-third of the raw materials required to manufacture a new tire. When built on quality casings and properly maintained, retreads are a common and proven solution for commercial trucking fleets.
Continue reading New Tires vs. Retread Tires: Which Is Right for Heavy-Duty Trucks? Retread tires typically cost 30–50% less than comparable premium new tires while using roughly one-third of the raw materials required to manufacture a new tire. When built on quality casings and properly maintained, retreads are a common and proven solution for commercial trucking fleets.
