opinions on Treadwright retread tires??

[LowcountryCruiser]

I just got a 97 cruiser and joined the club! lovin it! wanna get new tires, just discovered these treadwright tires and they seem to be a great deal, but they are retreads. any opinions would help alot. thanks ya'll!

 

[KS-Ryan]

Read this first. It's enough to make me not even consider them any longer. Spend a few extra dollars on some new ones.

 

[Frankencruiser]

A friend of mine used to work at a discount/used tire place. I asked him about them and he had nothing good to say. I would only consider using them as a dedicated trail tire. Never in an application that would see highway speeds.

 

[kidglove13]

For a trail rig fine
for a truck driven every day on the road nope
At least not for me

 

[The Jade Bean]

First off... WELCOME! That said I wouldn't get retreads personally although I don't have any personal experience with them.

~Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.

 

[js93cruiser]

Two of my friends have had tgem on there trucks for 20k+ miles, mostly road with no issues

 

[LowcountryCruiser]

its a real tough choice, because there are both good and bad reviews out there. but its a DD so idk if retreads would be the best

 

[86tuning]

Read this first. It's enough to make me not even consider them any longer. Spend a few extra dollars on some new ones.

first thing that came to mind was car-car's thread.

The problem with retreads is that you don't know what the history of the casings were. All you know is that the casings were completely worn out at least once.

I would stick with a set of new tires from a reputable manufacturer. For me, that is usually Michelin or BF Goodrich.

 

[LandCrawler]

If you are trying to get the best possible deal, shop used. You will find alot of people upgrading their tires to the next size up.

I would not trust a re-treaded tire at any freeway speeds. I have had a re-tread spit the tread at 70mph and if it werent for my quick thinking my car would have been on its side, or worse. And had there been anybody in either lane beside me, they would have been taken out immediately.

Tires aren't something you want to gamble with.

 

[Offroads4x4]

Welcome to the Mud.

You'll find when you ask a question you'll get many answers from the many members willing to help each other get the best and most enjoyment out of their rig.

For a daily driver you should get new or used with good tread not retreads.

Retreads are used by Semi's and Farm/Industrial Trucks mainly. Semi's can only run them as rear drive or trailer tires by Federal Law. Those black chunks of rubber on the freeway are a good example why retreads are not allowed as steer tires on rigs over the road.

Life is priceless let alone the liability exposure on the road.

Trail rig yes, Daily Driver "NO".

JM2C

 

[JRomano]

the prices are good until you add in shipping and they equal or cost even more than new ones...

 

[LowcountryCruiser]

Thanks ya'll, yea no retreads for me

 

[Yldhomey]

Being a noob to posting here on MUD and at the risk of being flamed, I have had zero problems with my Treadwrights. I am working on my 3rd set on 3 different trucks. I have had the Mud tread on my ZJ for 20,000, the Wardens for 35,000 on my Monty, and just put a set on the 80. All of them come well under any price you can find for comparable sizes, even with shipping. But, to each his own. I am supporting my habit on a minister's salary so I have to be frugal. I do have to say that Warden are a bit hydroplaney (I doubt that is real word). I hope you find the right fit for your rig.

 

[LandCrawler]

True, im sure hundreds of thousands of re-treads are on the road today, and im sure alot of people use them with success. However, it only takes 1 blowout to ruin your day (or somebody elses).

 

[Everett80]

I did a TON of research on retreads... and the results were very surprising. First off - you would be surprised at who runs them! High-speed Firetrucks, High-speed Ambulances, and yes, chances are the schoolbus your kids ride all have retreads. Technology has vastly improved in the last 10-15 years, these aint your pappy's retreads! Also, the rubber you see on the freeway from Semi's are NOT retreads - they are recaps, and there is a huge difference!

To me, basing your decision on one or two stories of bad blowouts with retreads is just foolish... Blowouts happen with any and all brand new name brand tires, we don't by BFG because we had a buddy that had a blowout and his rig rolled, do we?? At the end of the day, you need to be comfortable with what you drive on... being nervous a tire might blowout any second isn't worth it - if spending more money makes you more comfortable and secure in your thinking, go buy new!

 

[Black Rhino 13]

I did the same thing 18 months or so ago. I got a 97 and went about making it less city and more country. Due to the cost, Treadwrights were one of the first things I did along with removing the running boards. I did the research and all that and made the plunge.

I agree they are probably better than 70's retreads. But, nothing will change the fact that they are a bald tire with new tread glued on, as opposed to a fully poured tire.

I bought 265/75-16 Guard Dogs and took them from Michigan to Colorado to Montana, all with no problems. Well, you never have problems until you have them. Then after about 1 year I had a flat/tread separation on a back country road. I just can't say whether it was flat first or separation first. What I "fear" is that higher speed driving (50+) on a non-smooth washboard surface for 10 miles, plus slower quick tight tight turns on a rocky hilly section, was just too much heat for the tread's glue. They were great for the year or so I had them, but I decided it wasn't worth the risk on a 6000 LB Cruiser which I drive for real in areas with no cell coverage. I usually have 3 x with me and we sold the remaining 4 tires to a local kid with a Toyota Tacoma and got new tires. I told him what happened and he got a really good deal. His truck is a lot lighter than mine.

The KM2's were more $, but we feel more confident now and they are quieter even. I'm actually about to buy a 6th wheel so I can carry two spares. It's all in how you use it and what your needs are. Sometimes you have to decide that after the fact.

I'm not prepared to trash Treadwright, but I wouldn't buy them for off-roading on a LC. [edit] For me off-roading means up to 50-60 mph on long dirt/washboard/rocky roads just as much as it means low speed rock or trail "wheeling". [end edit]

Best wishes and welcome to 'Mud!

 

[FrankTorres]

Tread wright has great customer service, when 2 tires would not hold air, they quickly sent me two replacements; a week later one lost a tread on the interstate when my son was driving home from school. They refunded 100% of my order.

This was my third set of retreads but the first for the 80. The others went on a 86 4Runner.

I would use it on a light trail truck but not to carry the family and not on a 80.

 

[LINUS]

Being a noob to posting here on MUD and at the risk of being flamed, I have had zero problems with my Treadwrights. I am working on my 3rd set on 3 different trucks. I have had the Mud tread on my ZJ for 20,000, the Wardens for 35,000 on my Monty, and just put a set on the 80. All of them come well under any price you can find for comparable sizes, even with shipping. But, to each his own. I am supporting my habit on a minister's salary so I have to be frugal. I do have to say that Warden are a bit hydroplaney (I doubt that is real word). I hope you find the right fit for your rig.

You're one of God's crew - you got "a little extra protection" going for you, your experience will be different than the rest of us bozos. You could run on bald, steel wires poking out for all the protection you're under!

- the rest of us heathens & semi-heathens know better & just buy new tires. (Please nobody start a religion thing, it's joke, alright!)

 

[Yldhomey]

You're one of God's crew - you got "a little extra protection" going for you, your experience will be different than the rest of us bozos. You could run on bald, steel wires poking out for all the protection you're under!

- the rest of us heathens & semi-heathens know better & just buy new tires. (Please nobody start a religion thing, it's joke, alright!)

I thought the steel wires were there to add traction. (Joke taken and laughs enjoyed)