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It’s hard to find quality OTR casings right now, says Mark Goodes, CEO of Craft Tire Inc. Raw material prices also are increasing, he reports.
February 19, 2010

Retreaders look for better year  

It’s been a tough environment for retreading, and the numbers show it. According to Modern Tire Dealer’s 2010 Facts Issue, published last month, an estimated 13 million retreaded medium and heavy truck tires were produced in the U.S. last year vs. 14.7 million medium and heavy truck tire retreads produced in the U.S. during 2008.

Tags: retreaded tires

Trailer tires play a major role in a rig’s overall rolling resistance, say truck tire manufacturers.
October 19, 2009

Trailer tire trends  

Often overlooked and under-appreciated, trailer tires contribute a great deal to a tractor-trailer’s performance. They play a major role in a rig’s overall rolling resistance. And if a trailer tire springs a leak, it can have a detrimental effect on a rig’s basic movement.

Tags: commercial tire sales, retreaded tires, trailer tires

ContiTread will be offered both as a RINGtread product and as cut-to-length technology, says Marangoni Tread North America CEO Bill Sweatman.
June 17, 2009

CTNA enters retread market  

In one of the most significant retread market developments in recent memory, Continental Tire North America Inc. (CTNA) has joined the ranks of medium truck tire manufacturers offering “cradle to grave” life cycle service with its own Continental branded retread product.

Tags: Continental Tire, CTNA, Marangoni Tread North America, Retread market, retreaded tires

Eastern Iowa Tire Co.’s customers are embracing fuel efficient and “economy” treads, says Gary Van Blaricom, the dealership’s CEO and president.
April 20, 2009

Surviving the recession  

Retreading is one segment of the commercial tire market that seems to thrive during tough times. However, despite the value proposition they offer to customers, retreaders are just as vulnerable as new tire dealers when the economy is struggling.

Tags: Retread market, retreaded tires, retreads, Top retreaders

STTC implemented a number of efficiencies at its new plant in York, Pa.
April 20, 2009

Forging ahead  

Despite operating in the worst climate for commercial tires in many years, Service Tire Truck Centers (STTC) is moving forward.

Tags: Retread plant, retreaded tires, retreads, Service Tire Truck Centers, STTC

February 19, 2009

Retreading: a European perspective  

In units produced, the retread market in Europe is slightly more than half the size of the retread market in the United States — 7.5 million units per year versus 14.7 million units per year, respectively. However, retreads are used on more vehicles in the European Union (EU) than in the U.S.

Tags: casings, retreaded, retreaded tires, retreads

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