Goodyear Retread Plant Opens

Feb. 9, 2024

There's a new Goodyear retread plant at K&R Truck Sales in Flint, Mich.

The plant features "state-of-the-art equipment and an experienced staff with several decades of experience," according to K&R officials.

The facility can retread radial commercial truck tires with sizes ranging from 225/75R16 through 445/65R22.5, as well as OTR tires and provide section repairs on ag and earthmover tires. It also offers rim reconditioning, forklift tire pressing and other services.

K&R sells Goodyear, Roadmaster and Cooper brand tires, plus other brands, and provides emergency road service.

"We are excited to expand our tire operations into the retread market," says Ed Rietman, owner of K&R. 

"This facility represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide solutions for our customers," he adds.

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