TRIB releases updated retread/repair practices

March 29, 2011

The Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) has released the latest version of Industry Recommended Practices for Tire Retreading & Tire Repairing.

This new document, which carries a revised date of Nov. 2, 2010, supersedes the prior issue, which carried a revised date of Nov. 16, 2009.

 The content of this new document represents a consensus of substantially all segments of the tire retreading and tire repairing industry, including, but not limited to: The Tire Industry Association (TIA); The Tread Rubber and Tire Repair Material Manufacturers Association (TRMG); and the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA).

 While TRIB did not participate in the technical discussions leading to the preparation of this document, they have been designated as the sole agent for distribution and general dissemination of the document.

 CDs and printed copies of the document can be purchased through TRIB's new online store. The cost for the CD is $65.00 for members of TRIB and $315.00 for non-members. Printed copies cost $75.00 for members of TRIB and $325.00 for non-members.